Obituary of Jack M. Baker

NAPLES/HORNELL: Jack M. "Uncle Jack" Baker, 60, of Gulick Rd. Naples formerly of Canisteo and Hornell, passed away Tuesday (June 28, 2016) in Naples at the home of his dear friend and companion Robin Crist, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born June 25, 1956 in Corning to John and Marguerite (Olds) Baker. Jack was a very proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving our country proudly from 1973-78. He would often be heard saying "Once a Marine always a Marine." Jack lived in California for better than 20 years after serving in the Marine Corp where he owned and operated his own landscaping business. Moving back to the Canisteo Valley in 2009 he was a self- employed carpenter who worked at various jobs in the Hornell/Canisteo area and continued to do selective landscaping on his own. When not working, Jack's passion was his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He loved to ride with his family and friends, and considered riding a way of life not just a means of transportation. He also loved music and was a very spiritual person. Jack had a glowing smile and wonderful personality, he will truly be missed but not forgotten. Survivors include: a son: Jeremiah Baker of Dayton, Ohio, sisters: Virginia (Lloyd) Young of Canisteo, Susan Kull (Steve Groves) of Hornell and Thara (Donald) Fisher of Dalton, one brother: James Osborne of Ontario, CA. he is also survived by two grandchildren and very close friend and companion Robin Crist of Naples. Jack was predeceased by his parents and three brothers: Richard and Robert Baker and Michael Osborne. The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm Tuesday, July 5th at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East Main St. in Canisteo. A graveside service with military honors will take place Wednesday at 11:00 am in Hillside Cemetery in Canisteo. All are welcome to attend. Memorial contributions in Jack Baker's name may be made to the Old West Ministries, 73080 19th Ave., Sky Valley, CA. 92241. oldwestministries.com. Service: Wednesday: July 6, 2016 11:00 am Hillside Cemetery Canisteo, N.Y. Visitation: Tuesday: July 5, 2016 5-8 pm H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. 29 East Main St. Canisteo, N.Y.