CANISTEO - Chester J. “Jim” Baker, 83, of West Main Street,
passed away Wednesday (March 27, 2019) at Elderwood At Hornell.
Born in Canisteo, February 9, 1936, the son of Charles and
Florence Feenaughty Baker, he had resided in Canisteo most all his life. Jim
was a graduate of Canisteo Central School, Class of 1956, and served his
country as a member of the United States Army from 1956 until he was honorably
discharged in 1958. Jim was employed in the parts department at the former
Elsenheimer Chevrolet and Blovsky Ford and later was employed as a receiving
inspector at Mercury Aircraft in Hammondsport. He enjoyed riding his
motorcycle.
He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters; Jean Baker
and June Knight as well as his brother; Walter Baker.
He is survived by his wife; Elaine Roberts Baker of
Canisteo, his daughter; Judy (Paul Stratton) Hughes of Elmira and his son;
Kenneth (Cindy Harding) Baker of Canisteo, his sister; Jane (Tom) Lioy of
Rochester, four grandchildren; John Hughes Jr, Andrew Hughes, Kelsie (Jeff
Acor) Baker and Callie Baker, 3 great grandchildren; Rylan Hughes, Avery
Hughes, and Oaklee Acor, several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is
being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Brown & Powers Funeral Home
of Hornell.
The family will be present to receive friends on Friday
April 12, 2019, from 11 a.m. until Noon at the Canisteo United Methodist
Church, 37 Greenwood Street in Canisteo where a Memorial Service will follow
calling hours at Noon with Rev. Beverly Welch officiating. Burial will be in
Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo.
Friends may make memorial contributions to the Canisteo
United Methodist Church “Attention Siding Fund” 37 Greenwood Street, Canisteo,
NY 14823.
