BAKER, Jessie
January 12, 1939 – April 26, 2017 passed away peacefully with her closest family at her side at Sunnybrook after a courageous battle with cancer. After falling in love with her husband Ted Baker, they enjoyed a happy marriage for 58 years with loving son Teddy (Celine) and daughter Sandy (John). She loved her grandchildren, Wyatt, Wellesley, Danielle and Jake by helping to shape the wonderful people they are today. By happenstance in mid-life she learned she had been adopted after birth and had 5 sisters, Pat, Joyce, Isabel, Betty and Jean and 1 brother Jim. She loved all her new family and created a special bond with her sisters Pat and Joyce. Growing up in Richmond Hill there were so many family members that always had a special place for little Jessie who was proud to be a tall 4’ 11 ¾”. Family, friends, coworkers, neighbors and chorus members have all enjoyed and benefited by Jessie’s warm welcoming and infectious smile. Jessie will be deeply missed by us all. For those that enjoyed one of her famous meals we all know her love of cooking and sharing and celebrating life together. Sunday roast was the highlight of the week for everyone. Singing in the Sweet Adeline’s later in life became her passion with the new joy singing in a choir. She helped build the family printing business from Edsan Press to EPI Graphics for more than 30 years. She would want us all to be strong and stay close as a family. Share together, laugh together and celebrate together in her honor and in her heart. Special thanks to Larry and Linda Freeman for everything that we have gone through together. The family will be accepting visitors at the YORK CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE (160 Beecroft Rd., Toronto) Wednesday, May 3rd from 9-10am with A Celebration of Life to take place at 10am. In memory of Jessie, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.