Charles S. Baker

1945 - 2012

Brunswick - Charles S. "Chuck" Baker, age 67 and resident of Summer

St. in Lisbon Falls, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday

afternoon March 10th at Parkview Medical Center with family at his

side. He was born in Bay Shore Long Island, NY February 8, 1945, a son

of Robert E. and Lillian F. (Friou) Baker. At a young age, his family

moved to Pennsylvania and Chuck grew up and went through school in

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Following high school, he graduated from

Springfield College in Massachusetts with a degree in Physical

Fitness. On November 30, 1984 he married the former Melinda Woodbury

of Durham and had been a resident of Maine since 1984 and a resident

of Lisbon Falls since 1994.

Chuck first worked as Director of Fitness for the YMCA in Southington,

Ct. and later worked several years as a Director at Coastal

Transportation in Rockland, before joining RTP in Portland. as a

Director. He also worked a year with Tedford Shelter in Brunswick and

for 10 years delivered the Lewiston Sun Journal each day throughout

his neighborhood in Lisbon Falls.

He was a charter member and active at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Topsham.

Chuck was a very active and competitive person. He enjoyed sailing,

running, rowing and playing games. He liked encouraging all kids to be

active and enjoyed creating games and activities that would challenge

both a child's physical and intellectual being. He also liked

gardening, especially tending to his tomatoes and brussel sprouts,

cooking and exhibiting his culinary skills in the kitchen as well

making his own maple syrup. He sang played the guitar and accordion.

He had a generous heart and was a gracious, loving, devoted and

hard-working husband, father, grandfather and brother who was dearly

loved and will be sadly missed by family and friends. He was an

incredible father and an amazing man who will never be forgotten.

He leaves his wife and best friend of 33 years, Melinda Baker of

Lisbon Falls, his four children

PFC Charles "Chuckie" James Baker

Candice Leit and husband Dr. Michael Leit of Rochester, NY

Cynthia Kreiss and husband Dan of Bristol TN

and James Robert Baker and eight grandchildren;

his mother Lillian F. Baker of PA and three siblings

Robert Baker and wife Elaine of VT,

Alyce Galligani and husband Dennis of PA and

George Baker and wife Meryl, also of PA; and

several nieces and nephews.

Chuck was predeceased by his father Robert E. Baker.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories

with Chuck's family by visiting their on-line guestbook at

www.crosmanfuneralhome.com

Service Information / Funeral Notice:

Baker, Charles S. "Chuck" 3/10/12. Visitation at the funeral home Wed. 6-8 pm. Funeral Thurs. 11 AM at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Lewiston Rd. in Topsham, ME 04086. Those wishing may make donations in Chuck's memory to Cornerstone Baptist Church.

A service of CROSMAN FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION AND MONUMENT SERVICE, 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, 353-4951