Christopher Frederick Baker
elevated xiY3A July 22, 1959 ~ July 18, 2020
elevated xiY3A Obituary
elevated xiY3A It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Christopher, at the age of 60 on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Beloved husband of Doriana. Cherished father of Camille and Lucas. Dearest brother of Patricia, Judy (Wes), Frank, Claudia, Wendy, Gloria and Adrian (Rob). Christopher will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Christopher was born July 22, 1959 in Huntingdon, Quebec. Loving son of the late Reginald and Mildred Baker. Flowers are welcomed or you may make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
elevated xiY3A Due to the Covid 19 Restrictions, there will be a private family Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 10:30 am.
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CDear Dorianna,
My daughter Shiyanthi and I convey our heartfelt condolences at your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are for you.
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So sorry for your loss Doriana.
We are so very sorry for your loss, and wish we can be there for you during this tragic and difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kris and Tamara Misevski
My thoughts are with you. Thinking of you in these difficult times. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Doriana,
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and my heart goes out to you and your family in the time of sorrow.
My deepest condolence
Ernestine
My deepest sympathies to Doriana and family and to the entire Baker clan. Chris was a such a sweet and kind person. I’m happy I got to know him a little through the Fox-Baker gatherings over the years. I’m so sorry he was taken from you at such a young age. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Susan Fox xo
To Doriana and family , please accept our condolences , we are sorry for your loss and praying 🙏❤️❤️ for comfort in this difficult time Metrice and Menita
Doriana, Words simply cannot say enough. I am so very, very sorry. Please extend our deepest sympathies to Camille, Lucas and the rest of the family.
We will be making a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society in Chris’ memory.
My deepest condolences to the extended Baker family.
Our condolences, your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Blessings and sincere condolences to family and friends.
Doriana, No words can possibly express how very, very sorry I am to hear of Chris’ passing. My love and sympathy to you, Camille and Lucas.
I was shocked and saddened as a piece of my younger life has flown.
I have not seen Chris in many years but I always knew he was doing his thing and we would talk occasionally on social media.
I hope to see you on the other side Christopher.
Dear Doriana,
My most sincere sympathy to you, Camille, and Lucas. I am so sorry to hear about Chris’ passing. Sending you my love and support in this time.
Sincerely,
Tracy
Doriana, I am so sorry to hear such sad news. May the great memories and special moments with Chris offer you, Camille and Lucas some comfort and help you heal.
My deepest sympathies and prayers Doriana to you and your family. May be rest in peace.
Dearest Dodi, Camille and Lucas,
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences in the loss of your husband/dad. Chris was such a good man who loved you all so much. He will be greatly missed.
Love, John and Nicole Reis
Doriana I am so sorry for your loss, so tragic. You are such a lovely woman I know you’ll find comfort in your family and friends.
Love and condolences to the Baker clan and to Doriana and the kids. So sorry for your loss.
Chris, my dear sweet baby brother, how I am going to miss you. Was so hoping for a cure but you suffered greatly for so long and are now pain free!
I remember the day you were born 60 years ago-we were all so excited to have another boy in the family after so many girls before you. Life won’t be the same without my smart, good looking, funny brother. Till we meet again, loving sister Judyxxxxxxoooooo
so sorry to hear of your loss!! we haven’t crossed paths for while but I do think of you often…
So sad to learn about the passing of Chris at such a young age,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of grief.
Please accept our sincere sympathy
Joan and Bob
So sad to learn about Chris passing away at such a young age.
Joan joins me in sending our sincere condolences to the entire Baker clan .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Sincerely, Bob and Joan
So sorry to hear this news! I remember Chris fondly from growing up in Oakville. I hope it helps you to know that so many people are thinking of him at this time.
Sad to hear of your brother’s passing, Adrian. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and Rob and your whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Alison & Peter.
My deepest condolences to you Dodi, your children and Chris family. My God bring you comfort and peace.
Love you, Paula
Dear Doriana
So very sorry. Our deepest sympathies to you, Camille and Lucas.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Christopher
Veronica and John
2020 so far has been a remarkable year, in terms of loss and hope. I’m heartbroken and at a loss for words for the sadness you and your family had to endure. I would like to share a quote with you instead, along with the wish that hope and memories will bring you comfort.
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.” – Washington Irving
Doriana – My condolences to you and your family.
Ann & I are very for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you and your family.
Ann & Ed
Dearest Doriana, Camille and Lucas,
I am so saddened at the news of Chris’s passing, sending You comforting thoughts as I share in your grief! Let us remember Chris, with his infectious smile, recalling many inspiring conversations and shared passions. He will be missed! Hope you feel the love and support that surrounds you during this challenging times! Katerina
To Doriana, Camille and Lucas: I’m so sorry for your loss of a husband and father. And to Adrian, Gloria, Judy, Patricia, Frank, Wendy and Claudia, the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Thanks so much, David. Gone far too young.
Dearest Dodi, Camille, Lucas and all of Chris’s family and friends. We are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Know that all your neighbours and beach friends from up here at the cottage are sending our prayers with love, strength and courage, hoping to help you through this hard time.
Our sweet Chris. Your calm gentle manner, smile, laughter and craziness will stay with us always. Fly with the angels my friend, rest in Paradise. With all our love.
Cathy, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful words of comfort it does help to ease our pain.
Doriana and Family
Richard and I are so truly upset by this news. We will remember him always as a charming, lovely man and wish you strength during this sad time.
Dear Doriana,
Words can not express the sadness of your loss.
Condolences to you and your family.
So very sorry to hear about Chris. I worked with him for 30 years and he was always a kind, calm and thoughtful presence. He will be missed.
Adrian and Family..
Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Christopher..
Adrian my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your sweet gentle brother Chris.
Cathie Webb and I hired Chris in the Fort York archaeology project in 1989 he stayed with the City for an amazing 30 years!! Always a good friend to archaeology and the Fort, I was saddened to hear of his passing.
Sincere sympathies to you and your family
Doriana
We are so sad to have to send this email. Joanne and I extend to you our deepest sympathy on the death of your husband Christopher. You know how much we love and respect you and are so sorry you and the children have had to face this difficult time.
All of our love
Bill and Joanne Pickering
Doriana and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Chris. I met Chris 30 years ago, through work, and we were colleagues for many years after that. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Janet Schwartz
Dear Doriana, Paul and I send our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Vita and Paul
I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Dodi such sad news. My heart is breaking for you and the children and all of us who truly loved Chris. He will be so missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Doriana Camille and Lucas – and the extended Baker family I’m sorry for your terrible loss – Chris will live in your hearts.
Doriana I am so sorry for your loss. I was very happy to welcome Chris to the Exhibits department at Heritage Toronto, so many years ago. His calm and kindly approach was much appreciated, as was his gentle sense of humour. Wishing you comfort and strength through a difficult time.
On behalf of the many people working and those who used to work at the City of Toronto that knew and very much appreciated Chris, I would like to express our heart-felt sympathies to Chris’s extensive family and friends. He was a gentle, respectful and committed public servant and a valued expert in our museums and heritage services section for over 33 years. Many aspects of our collections and displays have featured Chris’s deft touch. The celebration and understanding of Toronto’s heritage have greatly benefited from his work. Thank you Chris.
Dear Mike Williams,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words about my brother Chris. It is very comforting to know he was a respected, appreciated public servant.
Sincerely,
Patricia Baker
Dear Mike, your kind words & wonderful memories of Chris are a comfort to out aching hearts. Thank you so much!
Dear Judy, Adrian and the Baker Fox clan I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you a hug and my sympathy at this very sad time
Chris and I shared too many laughs to count over the years. I will miss my friend and his “call it as he saw it” approach to life and museum work. A great talent – funny and honest with a wry wit and ready smile. I too will smile every time I think of him.
Doriana
I am so saddened to be writing this email. Joanne and I both extend our deepest sympathies to you and the children on the death of Chris, your husband, and their father. You know how much we love and respect you and are so sorry that you are having to go through this difficult time.
All our love
Bill and Joanne Pickering
Doriana, I am so saddened to be writing this email. Both Joanne and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and the children Camille and Lucas on the death of Chris, your husband and their father. You know how much we love and respect you and are distressed that you are having to go through this difficult time.
All our love
Bill and Joanne Pickering
I first met Chris in 1989 when we both started at roughly the same time with the Toronto Historical Board. We were both on the work baseball team. Chris was a good first baseman. Lets face it, you had little excuse to overthrow him. I knew and worked with him for 30 years. He sat beside me when we received our 25 year watch from the city. He was a kind man. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Dodi, Camille & Lucas,
I was so sad to hear that Chris passed away. I am thinking about you guys during this very very sad and difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending lots of love and virtual hugs.
Dear Doriana, I can’t express how sad I am to hear of Chris’ passing. So many years of knowing him now seem like far too few. We will keep you all in our prayers. Deepest condolences to you and your family from me and mine.
Richard
I was so sorry to hear of Chris’ passing. It has been a pleasure to work with him for close to 30 years in museums at the City of Toronto. His smile and supportive attitude will be truly missed.
My condolences to the entire family for your devastating loss. I worked with Chris in museums. He was a wonderful and kind person. I will miss his generous and gentle spirit. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Dearest Dodi, Camille and Lucas
We send our heart filled condolences and want you to know that you are all in our hearts and in our prayers.
Dear Dodi,
You know you have my deepest sympathy, love & respect. You were so loving, kind & helpful to Chris all these weeks. I thank you for loving & caring for my brother & for giving him your two beautiful children whom he adored.
You can count on me for help anytime, much love, Pat xxoo
Dear Doriana: So sorry that Chris is gone. I feel a special connection with you because of my little house in Toronto. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Camille and Lucas during this very difficult and sad time. Barb
Dear Doriana and family,
We are sending you our sincerest condolences. We are so sorry to hear about Chris’s passing. We knew him well through our work in museums. I remember Chris as one of the first friendly faces to welcome me to the group when I started the job back in the ’90s. He will be dearly missed.
May your sweet memories bring you some comfort during this time and in the days to come.
Tracy & Bob
Doriana,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry to learn about the passing of Chris. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time with much love in my heart.
Michelle
Rest in Peace Chris, from an old Algonquin classmate. You will be missed.
I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of Chris. We will all miss his warmth, charm and intelligent wit.
I have such fond memories of playing with Chris and Adrian as kids in Oakville.
As an adult he reminded me of Reg in so many ways.
My thoughts are with all the Baker family, Doriana, Camille and Lucas. Such a sad time.
I worked with Chris for many years and will always think of him when I drive the quirky and meandering routes he taught to take through the city. A kind and thoughtful person, he will be missed.
Deepest condolences to you and your family.
Neil
Dear Doriana and family,
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I had the good fortune of working with Chris for many years in museums.. . He helped me tremendously when I first started learning how to create travelling exhibits – he was so patient and kind to me, and I will always remember him for it. He will be missed by many of us.
Madeleine
Dear Camille and Mrs Baker , my family and I are so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry to learn about the passing of Chris. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time with much love in my our heart.
It’s with great sadness that we heard of Chris’s passing.
Both Bridget and I met Chris when he worked at Fort York during the summer archaeology programme back in the early 1990’s. I spent time with Chris when he worked on exhibit development with the Toronto Historical Board, and later with the City of Toronto. Chris was always professional in his work, yet easy going, humorous and great to work with. I will miss our talks and his friendship.
We send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
This is a true loss – he was smart, loving, funny – Jillian and Mary remember him from when she was growing up and how ‘you’re Chris Baker’s cousin’ made life easier at OTHS, Jane from years of family group gettogethers for the Bakers. Condolences and love!
I’m so very sad to hear this news. Chris and I shared many adventures during our years at Algonquin College. He is thought of often and fondly. My deepest condolences to Doriana and the children, who I’m sorry to say I’ve not met, and to Adrian Baker. He was a true friend.
Dear Doriana,
I am so sorry for your loss.
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
I am so, so saddened to hear about Chris’s passing and send my deepest condolences to his family and friends. Like others in the messages above, I worked with Chris at the Museums. He was always so kind and funny, a breath of fresh air when he’d come into the office. He was a real treat to work with. He helped me on so many occasions, I can’t even count them all. He was just who you relied on to make deadlines and provide expertise and guidance. I will always remember a little thing he did for me. I was working on an old exhibit panel that still used Velcro to affix the pictures to the panels. I said to him in passing I wish I had some Velcro to fix this. The next day an envelope of Velcro pieces was on my desk. It was everything I needed to create the display. I can’t even imagine how hard this must be for Doriana, the children and family and friends. I’m so sorry for your loss and hope your happy memories can bring you peace.
Kim, thank you so much for sharing your memories of Chris with us. They are so comforting now & am sure in time to come!
Dear Doriana,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and to your family.
Dodi, Camille and Lucas, Amber and I, Raymond, Colby and Veronica all send our heartfelt condolences for your devastating loss. We are so sorry and saddened to hear this terrible and shocking news. I’m doubly sorry we cannot even see you all this summer. Know that you are in our thoughts, and we will see you again soon in our little slice of paradise up north!
Although it’s far too soon and he’s far too young, I’m sure that Chris leaves us with the comfort that you all have each other, and he will live on through each of you. You are a beautiful family. It was our absolute pleasure to know Chris and to continue knowing each of you.
Sincerely, Howard and family
Dear Doriana,
I’m incredibly sorry to here of your loss. Chris gave me my first job in the heritage industry and was my mentor and friend. I use to joke with him that he should sell me his Carmen Ghia because he was too tall for it! I’ll never forget his kindness and charisma and he will live on in the hearts and minds off all those who are blessed to know him. I look forward to meeting him again in a better place.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dear Doriana
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Chris for 30 years. He was such a calm and fun co-worker. He had such a great sense of humour. I am honoured to have worked with such a wonderful guy. Our work family will miss him terribly. I send you condolences and wish you strength during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. God bless.
Dear Doriana
I am so shocked and sorry to hear of Chris’ passing. I remember Chris well from my days with THB and then Heritage Toronto. I specifically remember his dry sense of humour and his smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I hope that your happy and loving memories will help to ease your pain eventually.
I am so sorry to here about Chris. I worked with him years ago. When I think of those days it brings a smile to my face. Chris was always fun to be around. I remember when he met you Doriana 🙂 My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
I was saddened to learn of Chris’s death. As his HS History teacher I remember fondly his intelligence, his wry wit, his self-deprecating manner. He was one of those students a teacher delights in having in the classroom. My sympathies to his family and all those who loved him.
Bill Cox
Thanks so much for your kind words, Bill. I’m sure you were influencial in his choice of career, which brought him so much satisfaction. Next time you’re in Toronto check out Spadina House — he oversaw the renovations.
Gloria Baker
As Chris’ sister I would like to thank everyone for their kind words of condolence. Sharing your memories of Chris is such a joy to our hearts & a blessing in our grief. Knowing he is so fondly remembered by so many is a wonderful comfort to all who cherished him.
Again, thank you all.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. A donation to the Canadian Cancer Society will be made in Chris’ name.
I just learned that Chris had died from the Trent university magazine. I remember him fondly from my days at Trent University. He was an excellent character. Very funny and so kind. We were good friends at the time but lost touch a few years after our Trent days. He tried to teach me how to drive standard! His description in the obituary was so nice and sounded so much the Chris I knew, so long ago. Deepest condolences to his family for loosing him too early. Also cheers to a life well lived.