Dr. Peter F. Baker, 101, of Port Charlotte, Florida, formerly of Batavia, New York, passed away at his Port Charlotte home on Tuesday, July 31, 2012.
He was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Ernest and Aimee (nee – Everest) Baker on April 20, 1911. After graduating from Syracuse University in 1936, Dr. Baker entered Medical Practice in Batavia in 1940. Retiring in 1971, Dr. Baker and his wife Helen (nee – McDuffee) moved that same year from Batavia to Punta Gorda, Florida before relocating to Port Charlotte in the mid 90’s. A veteran of World War II, U.S. Army, Dr. Baker was a former member of the St. Andrews Golf and Isles Yacht Clubs, and member of the Board of Advisors for Charlotte Regional Medical Center Hospital, all in Punta Gorda.
Survivors include his son and two daughters, Dr. James (Loren) Baker of Star, ID, Barbara Baker of East Amherst, NY, and Joan (Gregory) Caliri of Bradford, MA; three grandchildren, one great grandson, and longtime friend and companion, Shirley Elliott. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years, Helen Baker.
A Memorial service and burial will be held in Batavia, at a later date. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes, Punta Gorda Chapel.