Mary F Baker Winooski, Vermont Obituary

Mary F Baker

Mary F. Baker, 56 passed away as dawn broke on May 31, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Her passing concluded a four year battle with cancer during which she inspired many with her indomitable spirit.<br/><br/>Mary was born on March 12, 1960 in Burlington, VT to Francis and Mary (Bachand) Cross, after whom she was named.<br/><br/>After the birth of her two children she chose to devote herself to caring for them and became a stay at home mom. During that time she developed a love of crafting which later in life became focused on scrapbooking and card making. Most of her creations were destined to become gifts for friends and family which remain treasured keepsakes. It is through these that she shared her joy and passion, though of them, she always believed that her two most treasured were her two children in whom she had limitless pride.<br/><br/>Mary is survived by her two children, Amy and Michael Baker of Georgia, her former husband, Gary Baker, parents, Francis and Mary Cross, her brothers, Mark Cross and his wife Debra and Shawn Cross as well as sisters, Anne Tognelli and husband Sergio and Kathleen Poirier as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her lifelong friend, Mary Tetreault, who Mary always thought of as a sister.<br/><br/>Visiting hours will be Friday, June 3, 2016 from 4-7pm at LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main Street in Winooski.<br/><br/>A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10 am at Ascension Parish in Georgia with burial to follow at Resurrection Park in South Burlington.<br/><br/>Anyone wishing to make a gesture of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the Cancer Patient Support Foundation, PO Box 1804, Williston, VT 05495. (802) 488-5495
March 12, 1960 - May 31, 201603/12/196005/31/2016
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Mary F. Baker, 56 passed away as dawn broke on May 31, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Her passing concluded a four year battle with cancer during which she inspired many with her indomitable spirit.

Mary was born on March 12, 1960 in Burlington, VT to Francis and Mary (Bachand) Cross, after whom she was named.

After the birth of her two children she chose to devote herself to caring for them and became a stay at home mom. During that time she developed a love of crafting which later in life became focused on scrapbooking and card making. Most of her creations were destined to become gifts for friends and family which remain treasured keepsakes. It is through these that she shared her joy and passion, though of them, she always believed that her two most treasured were her two children in whom she had limitless pride.

Mary is survived by her two children, Amy and Michael Baker of Georgia, her former husband, Gary Baker, parents, Francis and Mary Cross, her brothers, Mark Cross and his wife Debra and Shawn Cross as well as sisters, Anne Tognelli and husband Sergio and Kathleen Poirier as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her lifelong friend, Mary Tetreault, who Mary always thought of as a sister.

Visiting hours will be Friday, June 3, 2016 from 4-7pm at LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main Street in Winooski.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10 am at Ascension Parish in Georgia with burial to follow at Resurrection Park in South Burlington.

Anyone wishing to make a gesture of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the Cancer Patient Support Foundation, PO Box 1804, Williston, VT 05495. (802) 488-5495

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