Obituary of Phyllis M. Baker

Phyllis M. Green Baker March 20, 1925 - January 26, 2012 Phyllis M. Baker, 86, of Thompson, died January 26, 2012, Phyllis was a resident of Thompson for much of her life, and has made her home at Westview Healthcare for the last ten years. She was the wife of the late Harold "Harry" Baker; they were married in the Putnam Congregational Church. She was born in Putnam, CT, March 20, 1925, to the late Stephen and Gladys Green. She was loved dearly by her family and many friends and staff at Westview. She was a kind and giving person. She loved cats, dogs, parrots and couponing. She played organ at the Thompson Methodist Church for many years and loved harmonizing with the hymns of the church. She graduated from Putnam High School and from LPN school. Phyllis worked for Stanley Home Products, American Thread Co., other local manufacturers, and also as a healthcare giver. Always with yarn or scissors in hand, she crocheted numerous scarves through the years that were donated to needy children locally and clipped coupons for all who would have them. She was a member of the Danielson Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by: her sister, Muriel Traut, nieces, Ruth Richardson, Linda Green, Gloria Williams, great nieces, Amber, Melanie, Brittany, great nephew, Clifford, and great great niece Kylie. She was predeceased by her brother, Clifford Green, nephew, Michael Green. A Memorial Service will be Monday January 30th at 10:30 am at the Church of the Nazarene, 440 Westcott Rd. Danielson. Burial in Munyan Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Friends of Assisi Food Pantry, 77 Water St., Danielson, CT 06239. www.smithandwalkerfh.com