Isa Margaret Baker
1924-2019
Isa Margaret Baker
Westmount
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our mother, age
95, on April 5th, 2019
Mom was born in Ingonish on April 4th,
1924, the daughter of the late Carl Jackson and Carrie (Roper)
Jackson. Mom was raised in Ingonish and spent her early years on
Ingonish Island where her father was the light house keeper.
Mom moved to Sydney in the early forties when she met our father.
After the war they moved to Westmount where they raised their
family.
During World War II mom started her volunteer work with the Canadian
Red Cross, knitting for the soldiers overseas. Over the years she
continued to knit for the family and in later years many bags of socks
and mitts were donated to children in need. Besides knitting, mom also
enjoyed spending time with family, reading, embroidery work and
crocheting.
Isa is survived by her children Eleanor (Fred) Wolodka, Westmount,
Kendall (Celeste), Glace Bay, Brian (Joan), Toronto, Lloyd and Gerald,
Westmount. She is also survived by her sister Lois, several
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Besides her parents, mom was predeceased by her husband Alfred,
brothers Cyril and Sid, daughter in-law Gloria, sisters-in-law Ivy and
Rose, brother in-law Melvin Hardy, grandsons Kevin Joseph, and
Jamie.
Mom had a quiet faith that she demonstrated throughout her life. She
was a member of Westmount United Church and a lifetime member of UCW.
She was involved with the Sunday School for more than 20 years and was
also an Explorer leader.
At this time we would like to thank Dr. Cohen for his many years
caring for mom, Tommy and Shirley Whent for their love and friendship
and the staff at The Cove, for their care and kindness during the past
three and a half years.
Visitation for Isa will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel Tuesday
April 9th, 2019 from 7-9pm. Funeral service
will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Wednesday April
10th at 11am, with Rev. Thomas Whent
officiating.
Family flowers only. Donations in Isa’s memory may be made
to The Cove, Westmount United Church, or charity of your
choice.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Isa Margaret Baker 19242019..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia