Irene R. Baker

Irene R. Baker, 72, of 20 Fairlane Drive, Bedford, died July 29, 2005 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack. She was born in Manchester on April 6, 1933, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Hebert) Pratte and had been a resident of the city for most of her life before moving to Bedford sixteen years ago. She was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton Church and was the widow of Bernard G. Baker who died in 1998. She was an avid golfer and a long-time member of the Intervale Country Club where she enjoyed playing golf with her late husband and her friends. Family members include two sons, Bryan Baker of Merrimack and Steven Baker of Litchfield; ten grandchildren; a brother, Henry Pratte of Manchester; a sister, Doris Body of Manchester; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Calling hours will be at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10:00 in St. Elizabeth Seton Church. Burial will take place in St. Augustin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. To view an on line memorial or for more information, go to www.phaneuf.net