The Shiers, An Irish Palatine Family

Alice Edna Bain

F, b. 24 October 1902, d. 1977

Father

Mother

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Richard Shier (1796 - 1877) and Catherine Shier
Descendants of John Shier II (1792 - 1874) and Catherine Piper
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

17 Feb 2022

Birth*

Alice Edna Bain was born on 24 October 1902 in Georgina Twp., York County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Samuel C. Bain and Fanny York.

Marriage*

Alice Edna Bain married Lorne Ellsworth Shier, son of George Sparling Shier and Mary Ann Rynard, on 26 March 1924 in Brock Twp., Sunderland, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Married Name

As of 26 March 1924,her married name was Shier.

Death*

Alice Edna Bain died in 1977.

Burial*

She was buried in Bethesda Cemetery, Scott Twp., Leaskdale, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Lorne Ellsworth Shier b. 27 June 1902, d. 10 August 1967

Children

Elmer Lorne Shier b. 31 Jul 1926, d. 1 Aug 1990
LLoyd George Shier+ b. 27 Dec 1928, d. 24 Dec 2001
Frances Mary (Evelyn) Shier+ b. 27 May 1931, d. 21 May 2007
Ruth Shier+ b. 27 Dec 1938

Gladys Agnes Bain

F, b. 4 May 1921, d. 9 July 1991

Father

Robert Bain b. 14 Feb 1890, d. 8 Jul 1950

Mother

Minnie Rubyetta (RUBY) Switzer b. 22 Sep 1889, d. 1975

Relationships

6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

10 Jul 2022

Birth*

Gladys Agnes Bain was born on 4 May 1921 in Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Robert Bain and Minnie Rubyetta (RUBY) Switzer.

Married Name

As of 25 March 1944,her married name was Bourke.

Marriage*

Gladys Agnes Bain married William Arthur Bourke on 25 March 1944.

Death*

Gladys Agnes Bain died on 9 July 1991 in Seattle, King County, Washington, United States, at age 70.

Family

William Arthur Bourke b. 21 December 1919, d. 14 August 1992

Child

Robert Bain (ROB) Bourke b. 31 May 1951, d. 2020

John ALLAN Bain

M, b. 14 January 1919, d. 2001

John Allan Bain (1919 - 2001)
Source: Krista Bain

Father

Robert Bain b. 14 Feb 1890, d. 8 Jul 1950

Mother

Minnie Rubyetta (RUBY) Switzer b. 22 Sep 1889, d. 1975

Relationships

6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

7 Jul 2022

Name Variation

John ALLAN Bain was also known as Allan Bain.

Birth*

He was born on 14 January 1919 in Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Robert Bain and Minnie Rubyetta (RUBY) Switzer.

Marriage*

John ALLAN Bain married Anne Elizabeth Packham.

Death*

John ALLAN Bain died in 2001.

Family

Anne Elizabeth Packham b. 1922, d. 31 October 2015

Child

Susan Elizabeth Bain b. 11 Jun 1949, d. 30 Aug 2007

Robert Bain

M, b. 14 February 1890, d. 8 July 1950

Robert Bain (1890 - 1950)
Source: bkrantz55

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

2 Aug 2022

Birth*

Robert Bain was born on 14 February 1890 in Fullarton Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Minnie Rubyetta (RUBY) Switzer, daughter of Edward Fletcher Switzer and Elizabeth Easterbrook, on 5 December 1917 in Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Robert Bain died on 8 July 1950 in Ontario, Canada, at age 60.

Family

Minnie Rubyetta (RUBY) Switzer b. 22 September 1889, d. 1975

Children

John ALLAN Bain+ b. 14 Jan 1919, d. 2001
Gladys Agnes Bain+ b. 4 May 1921, d. 9 Jul 1991
Robert Maurice Bain b. 27 Jul 1924, d. 5 Dec 1990

Robert Maurice Bain

M, b. 27 July 1924, d. 5 December 1990

Father

Robert Bain b. 14 Feb 1890, d. 8 Jul 1950

Mother

Minnie Rubyetta (RUBY) Switzer b. 22 Sep 1889, d. 1975

Relationships

6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

2 Aug 2022

Birth*

Robert Maurice Bain was born on 27 July 1924 in Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Robert Bain and Minnie Rubyetta (RUBY) Switzer.

Death*

Robert Maurice Bain died on 5 December 1990 in Perth County, Ontario, Canada, at age 66.

Ross James Bain

M, b. 1 May 1895, d. 1976

Father

Samuel C. Bain

Mother

Fanny York

Charts

Last Edited

29 Aug 2017

Birth*

Ross James Bain was born on 1 May 1895 in Canada.

He was the son of Samuel C. Bain and Fanny York.

Marriage*

Ross James Bain married Mabel Catherine Shier, daughter of George Sparling Shier and Mary Ann Rynard, on 13 February 1924 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Ross James Bain died in 1976.

Burial*

He was buried in Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Mabel Catherine Shier b. 15 June 1900, d. 30 November 1984

Samuel C. Bain

Last Edited

27 Mar 2020

Family

Fanny York

Children

Ross James Bain b. 1 May 1895, d. 1976
Alice Edna Bain+ b. 24 Oct 1902, d. 1977

Susan Elizabeth Bain

F, b. 11 June 1949, d. 30 August 2007

Father

John ALLAN Bain b. 14 Jan 1919, d. 2001

Mother

Anne Elizabeth Packham b. 1922, d. 31 Oct 2015

Relationships

7th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

7 Jul 2022

Married Name

Her married name was Allen.

Death*

Susan Elizabeth Bain died on 30 August 2007 in Eden Mills, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada, at age 58.

Birth*

She was born on 11 June 1949 in Stratford, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of John ALLAN Bain and Anne Elizabeth Packham.

Elizabeth Baird

F, b. 1844, d. 1930

Last Edited

29 Jul 2016

Birth*

Elizabeth Baird was born in 1844.

Married Name

As of 1866,her married name was Mooney.

Marriage*

She married Robert Mooney, son of Francis Mooney and Elizabeth Phair, in 1866.

(Witness) Census

Elizabeth Baird appeared on the census of 1881 in the household of Robert Mooney in Uxbridge, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Elizabeth Baird died in 1930.

Burial*

She was buried in St. James West Brock Cemetery, Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Robert Mooney b. 1838, d. 14 January 1882

Children

Beatrice Mooney b. 1869
Violet Mooney b. 1871
William Mooney b. 1873
Francis James Mooney b. 1875
Rachel Jean Mooney b. 17 Jun 1877, d. 12 Dec 1915
Laurence E. Mooney b. 1880

Muriel (Grace) Baird

F, d. 2001

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

3 Jun 2014

Marriage*

Muriel (Grace) Baird married Adam Henry (Harry) Shier, son of Charles Gordon Shier and Bessie Louise Burgess, on 4 July 1941.

Married Name

As of 4 July 1941,her married name was Shier.

Death*

Muriel (Grace) Baird died in 2001.

Family

Adam Henry (Harry) Shier b. 1 January 1918, d. 27 April 2002

Children

Brenda Elizabeth Shier b. 24 Jun 1943, d. 20 Dec 2013
Beverly Ann Shier b. 10 Dec 1946, d. 1 Jun 1994

Albert Baker

Last Edited

5 Oct 2022

Marriage*

Albert Baker married Elena Stewart.

Family

Elena Stewart

Child

Marion Gertrude Baker+ b. 6 Jan 1928, d. 1 Feb 2022

Alice Baker

F, b. 1915

Father

Raymond Baker

Mother

Mabel Willet

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Samuel Shier (1796 - 1878) and Ann Smith

Last Edited

14 Oct 2017

Birth*

Alice Baker was born in 1915 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States.

She was the daughter of Raymond Baker and Mabel Willet.

Married Name

As of 31 August 1933,her married name was McGahey.

Marriage*

Alice Baker married Charles McGahey, son of Neil McGahey and Lucinda Johnson, on 31 August 1933 in Chippewa County, Michigan, United States.

Family

Charles McGahey b. 12 November 1907, d. 20 August 1988

Annie Hildrethe Baker

F, b. 1920, d. 1923

Father

Arthur William Baker b. 9 Jan 1887, d. 15 Jan 1958

Mother

Annie Evelyn St. John b. 28 Jul 1892, d. 13 May 1992

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

26 Feb 2017

Birth*

Annie Hildrethe Baker was born in 1920.

She was the daughter of Arthur William Baker and Annie Evelyn St. John.

Death*

Annie Hildrethe Baker died in 1923.

Arthur William Baker

M, b. 9 January 1887, d. 15 January 1958

Father

Julius Josiah Baker

Mother

Sarah Bertha McKnight

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

6 Nov 2019

Birth*

Arthur William Baker was born on 9 January 1887 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of Julius Josiah Baker and Sarah Bertha McKnight.

Marriage*

Arthur William Baker married Annie Evelyn St. John, daughter of James Henry St. John and Margaret Jane Gregg, on 13 December 1911 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Arthur William Baker died on 15 January 1958 at age 71.

Burial*

He was buried in Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Annie Evelyn St. John b. 28 July 1892, d. 13 May 1992

Children

Catherine Baker

F, b. 5 July 1917

Mother

Henrietta Shier b. 12 Nov 1871

Last Edited

19 Feb 2020

Birth*

Catherine Baker was born on 5 July 1917 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland.

She was the daughter of Henrietta Shier.

Charles J. Baker

M, b. 1887, d. 1962

Mother

Sarah Shier

Last Edited

9 Sep 2021

Birth*

Charles J. Baker was born in 1887.

He was the son of Sarah Shier.

Fact 1*

Charles J. Bakeremmigrated frm Limerick, Ireland to the United States in 1905.¹

Death*

Charles J. Baker died in 1962.

Citations

[S1] Ancestry.ca, online \Ancestry.ca\, Ancestry Bulletin Board, Nov 7, 2012. cjHarve. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.

Clara Baker

Charts

Descendants of Jabez Lynde (1773 - 1856) and Clarissa Clay Woodruff (1774 - 1830)

Last Edited

28 Jul 2022

Married Name

Her married name was Burke.

Marriage*

Clara Baker married Clarence Baldwin Burke, son of Edmund Grover Burke and Isabella Warren.

Family

Clarence Baldwin Burke b. 22 August 1874, d. 1 February 1965

Dorothy PATRICIA Baker

F, b. 13 April 1931, d. 9 October 2021

Dorothy Patricia Baker-Heald
1931 - 2021
Source: Ottawa Citizen

Mother

Madeline Elizabeth Doupe b. 10 Jan 1907, d. 4 Feb 1992

Relationships

6th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

16 Oct 2021

Birth*

Dorothy PATRICIA Baker was born on 13 April 1931.

She was the daughter of Madeline Elizabeth Doupe.

Married Name

As of 16 April 1960,her married name was Heald.

Marriage*

Dorothy PATRICIA Baker married Henry Ford Heald on 16 April 1960.

Death*

Dorothy PATRICIA Baker died on 9 October 2021 in Ravines Retirement Residence, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, at age 90; Dorothy Patricia (Baker) Heald passed away on October 9 at the Ravines Retirement Residence at the age of 90. Daughter of the late Rolph G. Baker and Madeline E. Doupe, she was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Henry F. Heald, and two brothers, Lieutenant Commander Gerald W. Baker (RCN retired) of Carleton Place and Errol B. Baker of Edmonton. She is survived by her two daughters, Brenda (Bruce Legg) and Carolyn; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Madeline, Cameron and Sean; and great-granddaughter Nora. Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, a memorial will be delayed until April 2022. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Family

Henry Ford Heald b. 25 January 1929, d. 17 November 2016

Elias Baker

M, b. 15 August 1851, d. 30 April 1935

Father

John Baker

Mother

Sarah Doble

Last Edited

13 Jan 2022

Birth*

Elias Baker was born on 15 August 1851 in Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of John Baker and Sarah Doble.

Marriage*

Elias Baker married Margaret Rynard, daughter of John Rynard and Phoebe Switzer, on 2 March 1881 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Elias Baker died on 30 April 1935 in Brock Twp., Lot 11 Conc. 11, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada, at age 83.

Family

Margaret Rynard b. 3 August 1860, d. 26 July 1941

Ellison George Baker

M, b. 25 July 1910, d. 29 November 1995

Father

William G. Baker

Mother

Katherine Ellison

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

5 Aug 2020

Birth*

Ellison George Baker was born on 25 July 1910 in Markdale, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

He was the son of William G. Baker and Katherine Ellison.

Marriage*

Ellison George Baker married Marjorie Ellen Shier, daughter of William WESLEY Shier and Annie May Cuddie, on 17 August 1935 in Kepple Twp., North Kepple United Church, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Address*

Ellison George Baker lived at Willowdale, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

He died on 29 November 1995 at age 85.

Burial*

He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Marjorie Ellen Shier b. 19 January 1910, d. 11 October 2003

Elva Elizabeth Baker

F, b. 11 July 1927, d. 23 October 2013

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of John Shier I (1798 - 1870)
Descendants of Henry Shier 1777 - 1830 and Mary Corneil 1771 - 1861

Last Edited

3 Jul 2014

Birth*

Elva Elizabeth Baker was born on 11 July 1927.

Married Name

Her married name was Shier.

Marriage*

She married Walter Montgomery Shier, son of Milo Montgomery Shier and Margaret Pauline Meade, on 21 November 1952 in Ladd Air Force Base, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.

Death*

Elva Elizabeth Baker died on 23 October 2013 at age 86.

Family

Walter Montgomery Shier b. 18 April 1928, d. 22 January 1995

Elva May Baker

F, b. 27 August 1929, d. 19 December 2009

Father

Oscar Wreford Baker b. 1903, d. 1975

Mother

Georgina Benelva McIlmurray b. 1907, d. 2000

Relationship

4th cousin of Roger Allan Shier

Last Edited

19 Feb 2021

Birth*

Elva May Baker was born on 27 August 1929.

She was the daughter of Oscar Wreford Baker and Georgina Benelva McIlmurray.

Death*

Elva May Baker died on 19 December 2009 at age 80.

Burial*

She was buried in Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Photo Credit: Bart Tettman

Fred Baker

M, d. November 1964

Last Edited

9 Feb 2021

Marriage*

Fred Baker married Kathleen Pickering.

Death*

Fred Baker died in November 1964.

Family

Kathleen Pickering b. 1915, d. 5 October 2014

Gerald W. Baker

M, b. 9 December 1932, d. 1992

Mother

Madeline Elizabeth Doupe b. 10 Jan 1907, d. 4 Feb 1992

Relationships

6th great-grandson of Hans Adam Scheier
4th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
7th cousin of Keith Reginald Shier

Last Edited

15 Oct 2021

Birth*

Gerald W. Baker was born on 9 December 1932.

He was the son of Madeline Elizabeth Doupe.

Death*

Gerald W. Baker died in 1992.

Gowan Nassau Baker

Last Edited

26 Jul 2022

Marriage*

Gowan Nassau Baker married Belinda Switzer in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Belinda Switzer

Child

Norman Baker b. 1897

Henry James Baker¹

Father

John Baker¹

Mother

Louisa Shier¹ b. 1842, d. 1874

Last Edited

7 Mar 2020

Henry James Baker was the son of John Baker and Louisa Shier.¹

Citations

[S80] Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, FHL Film No. 101219.

John Baker¹

Last Edited

7 Mar 2020

Marriage*

John Baker married Louisa Shier, daughter of John Shier, on 27 July 1865.¹

Family

Louisa Shier b. 1842, d. 1874

Children

Citations

[S104] Ireland, Seclect Marriages, 1619 - 1898, online \, FHL Fim l No. 10182; Ref ID p349cn41.
[S80] Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620 - 1911, online \, FHL Film No. 101219.

John Baker

Last Edited

13 Jan 2022

Birth*

John Baker was born in Ireland.

Marriage*

He married Sarah Doble.

Family

Sarah Doble

Child

Elias Baker b. 15 Aug 1851, d. 30 Apr 1935

Joseph Wilfrid Baker

M, b. 1913

Father

Paul Baker

Mother

Clara Young

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendents of Martin Shier (1770 - ?)

Last Edited

8 Sep 2017

Name Variation

Joseph Wilfrid Baker was also known as Wilfred Baker.

Birth*

He was born in 1913.

He was the son of Paul Baker and Clara Young.

Marriage*

Joseph Wilfrid Baker married Tressa Eileen Atkins, daughter of William Atkins and Caroline Jane (Carrie) Shier, on 10 April 1935 in Tweed, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Tressa Eileen Atkins b. 20 July 1913

Julius Josiah Baker

Last Edited

18 Feb 2017

Family

Sarah Bertha McKnight

Child

Arthur William Baker+ b. 9 Jan 1887, d. 15 Jan 1958

Laura Baker

F, b. 29 July 1913

Mother

Henrietta Shier b. 12 Nov 1871

Last Edited

19 Feb 2020

Birth*

Laura Baker was born on 29 July 1913 in Belfast, County Antrim, Ireland.

She was the daughter of Henrietta Shier.

Laura Minetta Baker

F, b. 15 August 1896, d. 20 December 1977

Father

Wesley Edward Baker

Mother

Eliza Letitia Brethour

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

26 Feb 2017

Birth*

Laura Minetta Baker was born on 15 August 1896 in Brock Twp., Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

She was the daughter of Wesley Edward Baker and Eliza Letitia Brethour.

Married Name

As of 22 May 1918,her married name was St. John.

Marriage*

Laura Minetta Baker married Joseph Harold St. John, son of James Henry St. John and Margaret Jane Gregg, on 22 May 1918 in At the residence of the bride inBrock Twp, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Laura Minetta Baker died on 20 December 1977 at age 81.

Burial*

She was buried in Brock Twp., St. John Cemetery, Ontario County, Ontario, Canada.

Family

Joseph Harold St. John b. 9 February 1889, d. 8 March 1982

Children

Alma May St. John+ b. 1920
Kathleen Isabel St. John+ b. 1923
Harold Floyd Bruce St. John+ b. 28 Feb 1930, d. 25 Oct 2001

Louisa Jane Baker

Father

John Baker

Mother

Louisa Shier b. 1842, d. 1874

Last Edited

7 Mar 2020

Louisa Jane Baker was the daughter of John Baker and Louisa Shier.

Margaret Baker

F, b. 1818, d. 1887

Last Edited

13 Jan 2022

Birth*

Margaret Baker was born in 1818.

Death*

She died in 1887.

Marriage*

She married John Switzer.

Married Name

Her married name was Switzer.

Family

John Switzer b. 1811, d. 1899

Child

Phoebe Switzer+ b. 6 Jul 1841, d. 21 Nov 1904

Margaret Baker

F, b. 24 March 1867, d. 10 May 1949

Last Edited

16 Oct 2022

Birth*

Margaret Baker was born on 24 March 1867 in Ontario, Canada.

Marriage*

She married George Calhoun on 15 March 1909 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

Death*

Margaret Baker died on 10 May 1949 at age 82.

Family

George Calhoun

Child

Margaret Ann Calhoun b. 24 Mar 1867, d. 10 May 1949

Margaret Bertha Baker

F, b. 1914

Father

Arthur William Baker b. 9 Jan 1887, d. 15 Jan 1958

Mother

Annie Evelyn St. John b. 28 Jul 1892, d. 13 May 1992

Relationships

5th great-granddaughter of Hans Adam Scheier
6th cousin 1 time removed of Roger Allan Shier
3rd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Reginald Shier

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Jacob Shier Jr. (1775 - 1845) and Anne Sparling

Last Edited

26 Feb 2017

Birth*

Margaret Bertha Baker was born in 1914.

She was the daughter of Arthur William Baker and Annie Evelyn St. John.

Married Name

As of 1940,her married name was Woodward.

Marriage*

Margaret Bertha Baker married Norris Woodward in 1940.

Family

Norris Woodward b. 1916

Marion Gertrude Baker

F, b. 6 January 1928, d. 1 February 2022

Marion Gertrude Baker-Duncan (1928 - 2022)
McMillan &Jack Funeral Home

Father

Albert Baker

Mother

Elena Stewart

Charts

Hans Adam Schrier (1673 - 1758)
Descendants of Nathaniel Shier (1817 - 1849) and Rachel Doupe (1819 - 1904)

Last Edited

5 Oct 2022

Birth*

Marion Gertrude Baker was born on 6 January 1928.

She was the daughter of Albert Baker and Elena Stewart.

Married Name

As of 30 June 1953,her married name was Duncan.

Marriage*

Marion Gertrude Baker married John Leslie Duncan, son of John Elgin Duncan and Pearl Irene Badgerow, on 30 June 1953.

Death*

Marion Gertrude Baker died on 1 February 2022 in Brockville, Grenville County, Ontario, Canada, at age 94; On Tuesday February 1, 2022 in her 94th year Marion (Baker) Duncan left us all very quickly to be reunited with her dear husband John Leslie Duncan in Heaven. Mom and Grandma would be welcomed home by her Mother Elena (Stewart) Baker and father Albert Baker, older sisters Eileen Baker and Verna Snow and younger brother Alan Baker. Sister-in-law Christena Jackson & brother-in-law Edgar Duncan & son-in law David Hood.
Dear Mother of Carolyne Hood of Evansburg Alberta, Daughter Dianne Van Blitterswyk of Brockville Ontario, daughter Barbara Duncan of Burlington, Ontario and son David Kennedy (& Jen) of Brampton, Ontario. Dearly loved Grandmother to Andrew & Robert Hood, Jared (& Jennifer), Devin (& Olivia) Denae Van Blitterswyk, Braeden (& Sarah) & Ethan (& Sydney) Gross & Kiera Kennedy
Marion is survived by her brother-in-law Rev.Charlie Jackson of Dundalk, sister-in-law Irene Duncan of Belleville & sister-in-law Marie (White) Baker of Pefferlaw.
Marion was born & raised in Proton Station & Dundalk area. Her proudest accomplishment was being a one room school teacher. She fell in love with Leslie, married for 53 years and together raised their family on a farm on Highway #10 Dundalk, Ontario. After Les’s passing the farm was sold and she moved to Brockville to retire with her daughter Dianne & family close by. Marion had an incredible faith, loved God, first & foremost and served her Dundalk Wesleyan Church faithfully over the many years. After moving to Brockville she attended Centennial Road Church. She loved her husband & family, her former pupils, neighbours & friends over the years, quilting & handywork, her home & gardens, singing & playing the piano, hard work and always being productive.
Marion returned home to Dundalk this week and is now resting at the McMillan & Jack Funeral Home, Dundalk, Ontario. A celebration of life service will be held with limited capacity in the chapel on Sunday February 6, 2022 at 2:30 pm. Spring Interment at Bethel Cemetery, Dundalk. Donations to the Markdale Centre Grey Hospital Building Fund or Dundalk Wesleyan Church would be suggested. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:30-2:00 pm.
Please reserve prior using the RSVP option or by calling 519-923-3204. The service will be recorded and uploaded to website after service.
Please feel free to send the family messages by using the website. For those who are unable to attend we value your thoughts and prayers.
And her Lord said unto her…”Welcome home my child. Well done thou good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful…” – Matthew 25:21.

Burial*

She was buried in Southgate Twp., Bethel United Church Cemetery, Dundalk, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.