BAKER, Ronald "Ron"

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Ronald "Ron" Baker, age 74, of River Hebert. Ron passed away unexpectedly in Lower Cove on Friday, November 27, 2020. Born April 18, 1946 and raised an only child on a rural farm in Athol, he started school in a one-room schoolhouse where his mom was the teacher. A good student, he developed an aptitude for mechanics and a love of cars. He met Beth in high school; they were married in 1965, and the adventure began. Ron was always on the go with Beth by his side, and what a ride it was. They had their family and took many others into their fold along the way, treating them like family. Ron loved anything with wheels and owned countless vehicles from snowmobiles and the Harley trike, antique cars and trucks to his beloved Peterbilt. More than anything Ron loved life and cherished his family and friends. He was kind, loyal and passionate and would do anything for anyone at anytime. He had a strong sense of community and generously donated to any and every cause or those in need. Although he was a man of few words, if you were willing to listen he had a good story to tell you. To his peers, he was "the goto guy", a fount of knowledge and information. He never stopped and was always looking ahead to the next project with a road trip or two in between. He will be dearly missed by his loving family: wife, Beth; children, Alan (Rebecca), Heather (Robert) Hoeg, Sandra (Craig) Martin. Loving Papa to "The Baker Boys" Owen and Mac Baker, Alex Hoeg, Wylie and Arran Martin; as well as brothers-in-law, Alan and Fred Richards; sisters-in-law, Charlene Greer and Margaret (Brian) Bentley and many nieces and nephews. Ron was predeceased by his parents, Wylie and Marguerite (Milberry) Baker; and brother, David in infancy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church St., Amherst (902667-8777), where an Afternoon of Remembrance will be held on Tuesday, December 1st from 3-7 p.m. Please wear a mask and respect social distancing while visiting. Those wishing to make a donation in Ron’s memory may do so to River Hebert Community Centre, or the charity of your choice. Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Ron’s online memorial at: www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.