James Baker
Death Notice
BAKER, James - On January 26, 2021, James Allen Baker gave up his fight with COPD with his wife and son at his side. He was in his 79th year.
James grew up on a farm near the village of Moscow, Ontario and attended high school in Napanee. He continued his education at the University of Waterloo and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked as a Professional Engineer for Northern Telecom/Nortel heading up the Project Office for new products. When Nortel closed its London plant, James moved on to Emmerson in St. Thomas as Manufacturing Manager for 12 years.
Since retirement James has been active in many groups, among them Thistle Lawn Bowling, Seniors Learning in Retirement, two Probus groups, and part of the AV Team at Metropolitan United Church.
He leaves behind Ruth (Michie), his wife of 52 years, his son Mark (Angie) and two granddaughters, Cory and Dylan, his sister Jean (Carman) Phifer of Ottawa, and brother-in-law Lloyd (Nancy) Michie of Belgrave, nephews and nieces, and many friends.
A private family service will be conducted at Harris Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 3 by Rev. Dr. Jeff Crittenden. Please contact Harris Funeral Home for a recording of the service: info@harrisfuneralhome.ca
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Metropolitan Foundation or charity of your choice.
We will miss our rock, chef, and IT Guy.
Condolences
Carolyn and Rick Wood
January 29, 2021, 7:03 pm
Your family, and the Metropolitan family, have suffered a great loss. Our sympathies to all of you who grieve. The "sound booth" will never look the same again!
Chuck McEwan
February 2, 2021, 9:39 am
My sincerest sympathy to Ruth and family at the passing of Jim. We worked together on many projects during our years at Nortel. A serious engineer with a great sense of humor. Loved it! He will be missed. Chuck McEwan
Peggy Matser
February 3, 2021, 10:10 am
James will be dearly missed by so many of his friends at the Society for Learning in Retirement, to which he volunteered so much time and expertise. I benefited from his knowledge and experience often, and will miss his sense of humour most. My condolences to Ruth, and to his children and grandchildren. May he be at peace.
Mary Johnston
February 3, 2021, 12:22 pm
Ruth, Mark and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Donna Fokes
February 4, 2021, 11:36 am
Heartfelt condolences to Ruth and family. I knew Jim through Probus of North London. Jim was a real gentleman and I always enjoyed his company in any groups we were in together. He had such a warm smile. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Donna Fokes
Cathy Bear
February 17, 2021, 9:19 am
Dear Ruth:
I am so saddened to hear of the recent loss of James. As support to me at Met, James was always kind, patient and knowledgeable. He had a lovely sense of humour and was certainly dedicated to any of his pursuits. He never made me feel inept but rather provided his immense expertise to trouble shoot with me until there was resolution and knew that I understood how we got there. To me he was the definition of “gentleman.” My condolences to you and your family.
Cathy Bear, former Office Administrator
Metropolitan United Church
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