Agnes BAKER

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BAKER: Surrounded by the love of her family, Agnes Elizabeth Margaret Baker (nee Finnie), peacefully entered into her eternal rest on June 27, 2018 at the age of 102 years. Agnes was born May 20, 1916 in Elphinstone, MB to John and Mary Finnie. She was one of eight children. She attended United College, and the “Normal School” in Brandon. While she was teaching at Crocus Hills School that she met Jim Baker, the love of her life and her husband of 65 years. Together, they farmed in the Cameron district. The couple had a daughter, Marian, and eventually moved to Minnedosa where they lived for the rest of their lives. Their home was a welcoming place and Agnes was always happy when children were around! The highlight of Agnes’ life was the arrival of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Following Jim’s death in 2005, Agnes continued to live in her home until she was 96 years of age, before taking up residence at the Minnedosa Personal Care Home. She very much enjoyed her six and one-half years at the care home, and her family is very thankful to all there for the wonderful care she received. Agnes was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Finnie, her siblings John, Sandy, Bill, Charlie, George, Cecil and Alice, as well as a still born daughter, Ewan May. She is survived by her daughter Marian (Vince) Goldstone; granddaughters Elisabeth Adam (Andrew) and Victoria Bass (David Godin), grandson Nicholas Bass (April Crowter); step granddaughter Tracy Goldstone, step grandson Marty Goldstone (Kristan Taylor), great grandsons Dylan Everett, Kipling Adam; great step- grandsons Kade Goldstone, Karsen Goldstone, Easton Goldstone and Caden Crowter; great step granddaughters Ryan Goldstone, Addison Goldstone, and Ava Crowter. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law Dort Patterson and Helen Finnie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Agnes lived a long, fulfilling life. She was strong, determined, and feisty, We know she is happy to be united once again with Jim, and we celebrate the blessing of her wonderful life. Rest well Agnes. We will always love you. Funeral service will take place on Monday, July 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Minnedosa United Church.Messages of condolence may be placed at www.minnedosafs.caMinnedosa Funeral Service in care of arrangements.

As published in Brandon Sun on Jun 30, 2018