He was born on November 19, 1923 in Granby, NY, the son of Ezra and Viola (Colville) Baker. He married Elizabeth Sawyer on January 12, 1944. She predeceased him on September 22, 2007.
Lloyd attended Cortland State from Sept 1942 until Jan 1943 when he left briefly to serve in the US Army during WWII. Receiving the rank of Captain in the US Army Air Corps, he piloted B-24 aircrafts and was honorably discharged in Nov of 1945. Returning to Cortland State, Lloyd received his Bachelors Degree in 1948 and served as Football Captain in 1946 and 1947. He went on to attend Syracuse University where he received his Masters in 1949.
Lloyd taught at Mohawk Central School also serving 8 years as football coach with a record 3 undefeated years. In 1964 he took the position of Vice Principal for Oneonta Senior High School and later became Principal in 1972 until 1979. While at Oneonta he served 9 years as football coach, recording 1 undefeated year. He also coached track and wrestling at Oneonta and received the distinct honor of having their football field named, The Lloyd F. Baker Field.
Actively involved in the community, Lloyd served as past president of the YMCA Board of Directors, as director of the SUCO Foundation, past vice president of the Chamber of Commerce, director of the Bugbee Foundation, past president of Kiwanis, was a member of the American Legion, on the board of directors of the SUNY Oneonta College Council, ACT, served on the board of directors for the Future of Oneonta Foundation, past president, general chairman and member of the board of directors for the United Way, past director of the Oneonta Country Club, on the City of Oneonta Parks and Recreation Committee, and involved with Catholic Charities.
Lloyd is survived by 2 children, Anne Aungier and Martha B. Forgiano (Joe); 5 grandchildren, Beth Aungier, Joan Davis (Joe), Kate Bingham (David), Kristin Quinn (Sam), and Rebecca Muller (Chad); 11 great grandchildren, Anne Bradley, Thomas Bradley, Joe McGough, Jack McGough, Andrew Bingham, Molly Bingham, Paigely Quinn, Decker Quinn, Riggs Quinn, Chloe Muller, and Grayson Muller.
He was predeceased by a son in law, Ron Aungier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11 am at St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut Street, Oneonta. There will be no public calling hours.
Burial with military honors will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the loving care Lloyd received from the nurses and staff during his stay at the Bassett Medical Center ICU.
In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to Catholic Charities of DOS, 176 Main Street
Oneonta, New York 13820, the Oneonta YMCA, 20-26 Ford Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820, or Dollars for Scholars, PO Box 1083, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Condolences to the family may be made online at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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