"Dear Carolyn and family,I just saw your mother's obituary. I have such fond memories of Georgie and how much fun we had at our Monday morning bowling league. Having lost a parent to that disease, I know how difficult it has been for you and your family. My sincere condolences.Pat Lary"
In loving memory of
Georgette Baker
October 10, 2017
Georgette (Fortin) Baker, 86, passed away peacefully at Saint Antoine Residence on October 10, 2017. Born in Pawtucket she was the daughter of Romeo and Rosanna Fortin and the beloved wife of the late Rene J. Baker. She grew up in Norton, MA and lived in Pawtucket and Chepachet, RI.
She was a dental assistant in Woonsocket until retirement. Georgette was a very active person who enjoyed skiing, bowling, golfing, fishing, and cooking. She also loved the cats that were a major part of her life.
She is survived by her four children: Ronald Baker and his wife Janice of Chepachet and Jupiter, FL, Carolyn Maney and her husband Brian of Chepachet, RI, Daniel Baker of Brinnon, WA and Alan Baker of Dunedin, FL. She was the loving grandmother of Jesse and Scott Baker and great-grandmother to Katherine, Zachary, Robert, Vince, and Sarah. She was the sister of Maurice Fortin of Inverness, FL and Diana Geier of Wilmington, DE. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Paul, Henry and Phillip Fortin and sister, Jean Pellisey.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, starting with calling hours at 9 AM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian burial at 11 AM in the St. Antoine Chapel, 10 Rhodes Ave, North Smithfield. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to RI Alzheimers association, 245 Waterman Street #306, Providence, RI 02906.
Tributes
"Please accept my family's deepest sympathy. Not only was Georgie our neighbor, she was a dear and cherished friend as well. When my Mom and I moved to Lakeview Dr. 18 yrs ago, Georgie welcomed us with open arms. She and my mother quickly became wonderful friends! After my Mom passed in 2011, Georgie appointed herself my ""2nd mother"". She will remain in my memory the strong, independent, beautiful spirit and fine human being I was so privileged to call friend. Rest in peace dear soul."
"Dear Baker Family,I am saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved mother ""Georgie"". Besides my parents, Charlie and Nancy, your mother was an integral part of my upbringing. I have nothing but fond memories of all the fun times which she brought to the table. May your mother rest in peace. Sincerely,Alan Heaslip, Boston, MA"
"Dear Carolyn and family, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother,Georgette. I have fond memories of her bowling in the Monday morning league in Whitinsville. It is with regret that I can't attend the wake and service due to a prior commitment on Wednesday. Sincerely, Lynn"
"Regardless of age, there is no greater loss than that of a parent or child. Please accept my sincerest condolences, Carolyn, as you grieve the loss of your dear mother. If there's anything I can do to ease your pain, please don't hesitate to call me. God Bless you and yours!"
"Aunt Georgette was a major figure of my childhood through boating days in Narragansett Bay, Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, Nantucket and Cuttyhunk. My parents, sister Sandy and I traveled with her and Uncle Ray, Carolyn, Danny and Alan many times throughout the summer season. We would ""tie up"" to them, the adults would go on the Carolyn B and all the kids onto the Poly Ann. We also sailed the harbors in the sailing dingy, all five of us, very often. Visiting Aunt Georgette and Uncle Ray and our cousins at their home was a treat as we kids enjoyed playing hide and seek. In later years, Richard and I visited Aunt Georgette at her beautiful lake house in Chepachet where we always were treated with her special spaghetti and sauce that took five hours to cook and was delicious. It was so rewarding to see her through the years. We will truly miss her and but will always cherish the memories we had with her."