Obituary of Donald A. Baker

Donald A. ''Don'' Baker Dundee/Tyrone: Donald A. ''Don'' Baker, age 78, of Dundee, NY passed away on Friday October 11, 2024 in the comfort of his home. Calling hours will be Friday Oct. 18, from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee; where his funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon with Lay Pastor Lew Ann Giles officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery, Geneva, NY. Donald was born March 2, 1946 in Clifton Springs, NY, the son of the late Alderman and Adilia (Gleason) Baker. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1964, and went on to graduate from Alfred University with a Bachelor degree in Engineering. He started his working career at Penn Yan Aero for a while before becoming a machinist for Ingersol-Rand. He eventually accepted a position as a tool and die maker for Westinghouse, which became Philips Lighting, in Bath, NY, retiring after 35 years of dedicated service. Don was a Life Member of the NRA; enjoyed model trains, wooden boats, and tinkering on his land. He is survived by his son Joseph D. (Ashley) Baker of Dundee; 3 grandchildren Amber, Benjamin, and Piper Baker; loving friends Marilyn Baker Mehlenbacher, Aaron Zimmerman, and John Sauder. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his older brother Daniel Baker. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.