EAST HAMPSTEAD, NH: Col. Fred H. Baker, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 at his home in East Hampstead. He was the husband of the late Karen (Kocon) Baker, and Sharon Baker.

Born in Haverhill on March 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Major Fred H. Baker, Sr., and Philenia R. (Brown) Baker.

Col. Baker graduated from Pentucket Regional High School, Class of 1963, and Norwich University, Class of 1967. Following one year service in Vietnam and his active obligation, he joined the Mass. Army National Guard retiring following 27 years of military service. While in the Guard continuing his service, he taught at Andover Middle School and taught Industrial Arts at Andover High School before retiring in 2002. The Col. valued time spent with his family traveling to the White Mountains and Mid-West. He also enjoyed woodworking and renovating/remodeling homes during the summer.

The Col. is survived by his children; Eric Baker and his wife Debra of Plaistow, Christine Caron and her husband Sean of Brentwood, NH, Gabrielle Baker of East Hampstead; five grandchildren, Kevin Baker and his wife Lindsey, Max Baker, Trey Baker, Danica Caron and Luke Caron; two great granddaughters, Remi and Teddi; sister, Beverly Abbott and her husband Peter of Naples, FL and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Melanie Baker.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Friday, August 23rd at 10:00am, at Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main St., Haverhill, MA, followed with internment at Linwood Cemetery with full military honors. Calling hours at the funeral home Thursday August 22nd from 4:00 – 8:00pm. Donations in the Col's memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Donor Care Center, PO Box 758541, Topeka, KS 66675. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com