Memories of Maureen Baker

In memory of

Maureen Baker

Middletown, RI, USA

June 16, 1932 - November 2, 2020

Jun 16, 1932 - Nov 2, 2020

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Debra Knosp

I taught next door to Maureen for 10 years at BB&N. Always looked forward to her study of kings and queens--complete with a royal feast, and of course who could forget her cowboy cake! It was a pleasure to have her grandson, Stevie in first grade and to sometimes watch him with his beloved grandmother at recess or in the hallways.

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Lesley Davison

Park Street, Boston, MA, USA

Mrs. Baker, as I knew her, was my Transition teacher at BB&N in the late 60s. She was a kind, encouraging, and patient teacher.
Sometime in the 1990s I was on the Red Line and saw a woman sitting with a suitcase who looked familiar, though her hair was white instead of red. The luggage tag read BAKER, so I went over and asked "Excuse me, are you Mrs. Baker?" She looked up and without hesitation said "Oh, hello Lesley!" I couldn't believe she remembered me, let alone recognized the 4 year old me in my adult form.

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Lenore Lipworth

It was with great sadness that I read of Maureen’s death. I met Maureen when I started teaching at BBN in 1967. She was already an established kindergarten teacher there. She welcomed me to BBN in her usual kind and thoughtful way. I was privileged to know Maureen both as a colleague and also as a parent as I taught her 4 younger children, Chris, Amy, Ann and Nathaniel. Those were good days. I offer Jim and all the family my deepest sympathy in your bereavement. I know that you must have memories of happier times with Maureen that will sustain you now.
With all good wishes.
Lenore Lipworth

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Carolyn J Bishop

I was sad to see Maureen's obituary and realize that I assumed she would go on forever since that was her energy, drive and commitment. Many decades ago I knew Maureen when I was teaching "Transition/Old Fours" at BB&N. I was delighted to have "Crit' in my class one year. She was a pleasure to work with: calm, capable, creative and caring. My condolences to her wonderful family.

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Luisa Field

As a long time teaching colleague of Maureen at BB&N I have many memories. I was a teacher to Than, her youngest, and later a teacher to her grandson. She was truly dedicated to her profession and upheld the many values which are sorely lacking today. Jim and family, I am sorry for your loss. Luisa Field

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Maria Lindberg

Maureen was a teacher with an impressive and life-long devotion to her kindergarten students. She was dedicated to teaching important life values, social graces, a love of literature, a respect for others...life skills often overlooked in busy classrooms. A fond memory of mine (as her assistant teacher), is of Maureen's Beatrix Potter unit which culminated in a proper English tea party. Maureen (with the help of Jim!) brought in her massive picnic baskets filled with dainty treats and hot chocolate to be enjoyed by all. What was remarkable was that Maureen had a delicate porcelain china cup and saucer for each and every child! Not only did this provide a venue for elegance and beauty, but it also made the children so proud to have the responsibility of safeguarding these treasures. Mrs. Baker will always be in the hearts of her students and her colleagues...never forgotten.
With sympathy,
Maria Lindberg

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Howard Worona

I was saddened to hear of Maureen’s passing. I had joined the Lower School faculty as a music teacher in... Read more I was saddened to hear of Maureen’s passing. I had joined the Lower School faculty as a music teacher in 1975 and was honored... Read more I was saddened to hear of Maureen’s passing. I had... Read more