Leslie Baker
May 5, 1956 to May 24, 2024
Obituary
Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Friday, May 24, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer, Leslie Baker, age 68.
Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Christine Baker of Catalina; sister Emily Nash; in-laws Gilbert and Jean Inkpen; and brother-in-law Reginald Brown of St. John’s.
Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 45 years Doris (nee Inkpen) and daughter Stephanie; brother Melvin (Betty); sister-in-law Gillian Brown; brother-in-law Leo Nash; nieces and nephews and a large circle of extended family and friends.
Leslie was a devoted family man and started his career at Newfoundland Telephone. He retired in 2009 after 36 years as a software support specialist. Leslie was a gardening enthusiast and spent much of his retirement in the garden.
The Baker family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses of the HSC emergency room Unit D for their compassion and care, as well as the staff of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre and the nurses of 4 North A.
Cremation has taken place, and visitation will take place at Carnell’s Funeral Home at 329 Freshwater Road, on Friday May 31st from 2-4 and 7-9.
Funeral service to be held at Carnell’s Memorial Chapel on Saturday June 1st at 11am with inurnment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy flowers are gratefully accepted, or donations may be made in Leslie’s memory to the Cancer Society. Please click here to donate.
Please note that Carnell’s is a nut-free building, due to a staff member with a severe allergy. Thank you for your understanding.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on May 31, 2024
7-9 p.m. on May 31, 2024
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Saturday June 1st
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Inurnment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Gillian,
I am sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. May the memories you have of him give you comfort at this time.
Dianne Murray
Gillian,
I am so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Sincere condolences to you, your family and the extended family. May he rest in peace.
Dear Mel and family,,
Rob and I and all our children send our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved brother. Your love of them and they of you is an unbreakable bond and remains a source of inspiration. Blessings, always.
Jan, Rob, Elizabeth, Emily, Jamie and David Robert
To Doris Stephanie and family
I am so sorry to hear of Les`s passing. He was a true friend and a wonderful co-worker My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time May God richly bless you as yo ponder the good memories
Doris , Stephanie and your extended family,
I’m so very sorry to hear of Les’s passing, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time . Blessings always .
To Doris, Stephanie and Melvin Sincere condolences on Leslie’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear this sad news. I worked with Les at the telephone company for a lot of years and in fact, he retired in the same year as me. Deepest condolences to Doris and Stephanie as well as the rest of his family. RIP Les.
Sending our deepest condolences to you on the passing of Les. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bride Baker Ruffolo and Sam.
Dear Doris and Stephanie,
I’m so sorry to hear about Les. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you both during this tough time. Sending you lots of love and support.
Take care,
Janet
Deepest condolences to Doris, Stephanie and Melvin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. RIP Leslie.
Dear Doris,
I was so very sorry to hear from Gill that Les died on Friday. I know it is a huge blow and loss for you, Stephanie and your wider family. I hope that the love, care and support of family and friends will help you through the days and weeks ahead..
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Holding you in my thoughts;
Barbara