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Patrick J. Baker
August 21, 2017

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Patrick J. Baker, 92, of Seekonk died Monday, August 21, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Center after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Mae Louise (Shuttleworth) Baker.

Born in Newfoundland, Canada, son of the late Augustine and Mary (Doyle) Baker, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life, before moving to Seekonk in 2002.

He was a former communicant of St. James Church in New Bedford and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Seekonk.

Patrick was formerly employed by Teledyne Rodney Metals, Inc. for many years until his retirement.

He enjoyed golfing, traveling to Florida and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Karen Relihan and her husband Michael of New Bedford and Katy Blum and her husband Ron of Seekonk; five grandchildren, Shane and his wife Sarah; Paddy and his fiancée Kristin, Brady, Olivia and Gabrielle; three sisters, Sheila Kirby, Hannah Power and Katherine Ambruse; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Joseph Baker, Raymond Baker and Gus Baker; and his sister, Elizabeth Farrell.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 26th at 10 AM in St. Mary's Church, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

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