William D. Baker, Jr. 2011 Halifax Chronicle Herald Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2011. >From the collection of Gwen Christie William D. Baker, Jr., 72, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Thursday, December 15, 2011. Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late William and Edith (Orme) Baker Sr. William was a foreman for the former New System Laundry for many years before moving on to the parts department at Cole Ford Sales in Sandy Cove where he retired in 2004. He was an avid softball player in his younger years and a fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, and New England Patriots. He is survived by his wife, Sheila (Jollimore); his daughter, Crystal (Calvin) Brannen of White Point; his granddaughter, Erin Spinney of Saskatoon and his sister, Marjorie "Marnie" (Allen) Hatt of Liverpool. He was predeceased by his infant sister, Sherry; his sisters, Donna MacNutt and Janice Rafuse; his half-sister, Rita Hunt and his brother, John "Jackie." Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers' Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family burial will take place at a later date. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Queens Manor Palliative Care Unit or IWK Neo-Natal Unit.