Sat Feb 11 2012
Many friends and family gathered at the United Church of Christ for Mary Baker's memorial service. Living to almost 100 years of age, Mary left quite a legacy for all. The Rev. Earl "Rob" Roberts captured Mary perfectly in the memorial, "She was just a classy lady." The church was very important to Mary and serving in any capacity asked of her was never a problem.
There are not enough adjectives available to describe Mary, but her great-granddaughters, Randi, Emily, Ashley and Anika Calcei, put their best tearful efforts forth with their fondest memories. They spoke of their loving sentiments: always smiling, her youthfulness and energy, positive attitude, seashells, always made sure we had enough bookmarks, passing on the love of reading, identifying bird books, her famous storytelling, the teas, giving words of encouragement and most of all her unconditional love for all. And always, she held your hand while speaking to you and lastly her delicious cookies.
The girls related the life lessons she passed on to them, "It doesn't pay to complain," and "If you can't say something nice, keep your mouth closed."
In closing, their main concern for her was, "The hope that God has enough energy to keep up with her."
Mary was eulogized as the dedicated teacher she was. During her teaching days "back then," teachers had to wear many hats. Mary wore them all: teacher, class adviser, coach, play director, librarian, counselor, class chaperone. Former students remembered as a class adviser how she worked tirelessly helping classes raise money for trips with paper drives, magazine/candy sales, etc.
In summation, Mary had a profound impact on all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance and will be remembered for her smile and being an inspiration to all.
Our sympathy to the David and Margaret Baker, James and Jocelyn Baker and Judy and Gino Calcei families.
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The ninth annual Night at the Races presented by the HandsOnSports Foundation, the Suffield League, Field & Rootstown Youth Soccer and Field High School Soccer teams will be held at the Roses Run Country Club on April 24. For a fun night and more information contact handsonsocer@aol.com or 330-329-5883.
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As a part of the Suffield Township Historical Society's Speaker Series, a segment of Suffield's history will be told by Brian Ebie.
He will tell the story of the family farm and how it ended up at the bottom of the Mogadore Reservoir at the April 19 meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend and hear this fascinating story. The meeting is held at the Suffield Town Hall at 7 p.m.
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For Suffield news, contact Pauline Persons at 330-628-3994 or ppjstamping@yahoo.com.
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