Obituary of John G. Baker

Baker, John Gilbert Suddenly at the Arnprior Hospital on Monday morning, October 13, 2014, John Gilbert Baker of Arnprior passed away at the age of 63 years. Dear son of the late Harold and Cécile Baker. Beloved husband, companion and best friend of Nancy Dougherty. Cherished brother of Monique Baker-Wishart (Wayne) of Ottawa. Loved son-in-law of John and Margaret Dougherty of Renfrew. Dear brother-in-law of Donna Walsh (Terry) of Ottawa; Eric Dougherty (Val) of Castleford; Robert Dougherty (Pam) of Burnstown and Laurie Dougherty (Ken Orenstein) of Arnprior. Much loved uncle of: John, Melina and Kevin (Holly) Wishart; Evan Walsh (Vanessa); Casey Walsh; Lance Dougherty (Quinn); Leah Green (Scott); Sarah Dougherty; Caitlin Dougherty; Corey Dougherty (Tasha); Lindsey Rowan (Darren); Elizabeth and Coleman Orenstein. Fondly remembered by dear family friend, Paul Bogaert, as well as Aunt Anne-Marie Verstraete; cousins Inez, Dominique, and Marc (Nadine) Verstraete, Stephane Demaeght, and Jim (Beverly) and George (Judi) Baker. Friends may gather at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior to visit with John's family on Friday evening, October 17th from 6 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. A celebration of John's life will take place in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday evening at 7:30. Those unable to attend can view the webcast on-line at www.pilonfamily.ca. Nancy would like to acknowledge the compassionate care John received from the Almonte, Grove, and Bonnechere Manor Day Programs and from his many dedicated caregivers working through the March of Dimes and the CCAC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sunshine Coach Service of Renfrew, the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home (Care Coach Para Transit), Hospice Renfrew, March of Dimes, or the Bonnechere Manor Foundation, Renfrew.