Gerald Baker

Yaacov ben Aaron ve Gittel

In addition to the in-person service at the cemetery, the funeral will also be live-streamed. To view the service virtually, please go to https://smclive.ca/ on Sunday November 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

Passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on November 11th, 2023.

Jerry lived for his family. Devoted father of Howard & Temma Baker, Stephen & Laura Baker, Tracey & Richard Cooperstein, and Glenna & Steven Fuss. Loving Zaidy of Deena & Avromi Boehm, Chaim Baker, Leah & Yehuda Neger, Devorah, Eli & Dena, Riki & Chaim Yanofsky, Elisheva and Tobi Baker, Jake and Rachel Baker, Strauss, Carli and Remi Cooperstein, and Olivia and Marissa Fuss. Great Zaidy of Chaim, Chaya, Ari, Honey, Shua & Daniel Boehm, and Chaim and Mickey Neger.

Jerry was predeceased by the love of his life, Andria (Honey) Baker , and sisters Milly Zelkin & Laura Geller.

Memorial donations may be made to Magen David Adom 416-780-0034 https://www.cmdai.org/en/

Date of Death: Saturday, November 11, 2023

Yahrzeit Day: 27 Cheshvan

Date of Funeral: Sunday, November 12, 2023

Time of Funeral: 3:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Graveside Service

Burial Service Location: Bathurst Lawn Memorial Park - Shomrai Shabbos Section

Shiva Details: Sunday Maariv 8:00pm. Monday to Friday Shacharit 7:30am. Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. Due to Rosh Chodesh Mincha- Maariv 4:40pm. Friday Mincha 1:00pm.

Shiva Location: 16 Prince Charles Dr. Toronto

Message of Condolence

Posted on 11.11.2023 - 8:52 PM

Roslyn Shuler

Dear family, I am heartbroken to hear of Jerry’s passing. He and Honey were lifelong friends of mine. I will remember Jerry as being totally devoted to the family and a kind and generous friend. May he rest in peace and I hope you all will be comforted with good memories of better times.

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Posted on 11.11.2023 - 9:26 PM

Barbara Onrot

Dear Stephen and Baker Family; My condolences on the passing of your Dad Gerry. May you all be comforted among the mourners of Jerusalem and Zion and may his memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 11.11.2023 - 9:37 PM

Steven Moss

Gerry will be remembered for many reasons. Daily I am blessed to feel good about life with his wit, charm and humour. His memory will live in the banter Stephen and I often share.

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Posted on 11.11.2023 - 9:39 PM

Rosalee Berlin

Dear Stephen and family My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father and grandfather. May his memory always be a blessing to you all.

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Posted on 11.11.2023 - 9:46 PM

Rosalee Berlin

Dear Stephen and family My deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father and grandfather. May his memory always be a blessing to you all.

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Posted on 11.11.2023 - 10:55 PM

Norman & Gail Gardner

Dear Baker Family: WE are so saddened to hear this sad news. Jerry and Honey were old friends of ours. Please accept our sincere condolences and may his memory be for a blessing. Gail and Norm Gardner

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 8:05 AM

Debbie Shields

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your father Stephen. It was always a pleasure meeting in him in the office. I will always remember his sense of humour. May he rest easy now

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 11:08 AM

Carla Orlando

We are heart broken to hear the loss of your father. The memories on Bestview were many! Your father had a wonderful smile, sense of humour and always wore beautiful suits. One of the memories I personally enjoyed was hanging out in your home downstairs and seeing your dads tailor shop with a wall full of material to make custom suits! Our sincere condolences to the passing of your father to you Howard, Stephen, Tracey, Glenna and to your extended families. Love the Zarlenga’s

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 11:44 AM

Terri Urovitz

To the Baker family, On behalf of my Mother Fanny (Nash) Urovitz, we send our heartfelt condolences. I have very fond memories of Gerry & the Baker sisters - Mildred Z'l was best friends with my late sister Phyllis (Furst) Alt Z'l. Wishing you good health and peace during your time of mourning.

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 11:48 AM

Marshall and Frances

Dear Howard, Stephen, Tracey and Glenna. I am so very sorry to hear the news of your dad’s passing. When I think of your dad, I think of well dressed man with a cigar, listening to Al Jolson and telling jokes. My heart hurts for all of you. May his memory only make you smile.

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 12:01 PM

Robert Joseph

Dear Stephen Ahuva and I wish you our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear father, Robert and Ahuva

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 1:17 PM

Fran & George Kaplan

Dear Howard and the Baker family: We are saddened to hear of the passing of your Dad, Jerry. No doubt, he was missing his beloved wife, Honey, these last years and we hope that they are now reunited. We are wishing all of you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of your Dad to forever hold in your hearts!

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 2:25 PM

Bette Smith

So sorry to hear about the loss of Gerry. He was a great guy, dressed to the "nines" always. Honey and Gerry raised four wonderful children. Rest in peace. Bette Smith

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 3:20 PM

Allan and Gloria Langer

Orde St. Model School just lost another Great Alum. Rest in Peace Jer. You will Be missed Especially the one liners.

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 4:08 PM

Sari Shear

So sorry to hear the news of your dads passing. Wishing you strength during this difficult time.

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 4:37 PM

Debbie Baker

Dear Glenna and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Thinking of you and sending love at this difficult time. Xo Debbie, Marc, Maddy, Aidan and Ollie

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 6:28 PM

Alf Kwinter

Dear Glenna You have always been so near and dear to our family. We were so saddened to hear about your father. We hope your great memories of the times spent together will give you some comfort at this very difficult time. We send our heartfelt condolences and love . Alf & Gayle

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 6:35 PM

Alf Kwinter

Dear Glenna You have always been very near and dear to our family. We were therefore so saddened to hear about your father. May your wonderful memories of the times you spent together offer you some comfort at this very difficult time. Our heartfelt condolences and love to you and your family. Alf & Gayle

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Posted on 12.11.2023 - 9:06 PM

Norm & Marilyn Solomon

Gerry took me under his wing when I joined Tip Top Tailors. The best thing about the job, was meeting him. After living away for many years, we reunited in 1980. Whether we met to have breakfast or get measured or pick out samples, it was always a highlight for me. Marilyn & myself are so sorry for your loss. Norm & Marilyn Solomon

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Posted on 13.11.2023 - 9:03 AM

Jason Smith

Very sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May his memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 13.11.2023 - 9:07 AM

Paula and Jeff Ashley

Dear Tracey and Baker family, we are so saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. I have fond memories of your Dad and will always remember him as a warm, kind and gentle man. May his good memory be a source of comfort to you all.

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Posted on 13.11.2023 - 10:27 AM

Barry Blitstein

I was very sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Baker. I remember his sense of humour and strong room presence from the celebrations we attended together.

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Posted on 13.11.2023 - 1:46 PM

Mushy Zionce

Dear Aharon, Temma and family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Jerry. Friends with Honey since our youth at the south "Y". Jerry was a real sport and so well dressed always. A warm hello, a good joke and a big smile. May the legacy Honey and Jerry built be of strength and comfort to you all May Jerry's memory be for a blessing. Marcia Zionce

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Posted on 14.11.2023 - 11:58 AM

Timothy Gianotti

We pray that he will be welcomed home with a joyous reception and that the grief currently felt by his loved ones will be transformed to gratitude for the blessing of his memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Baker family in this time of grief

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Posted on 14.11.2023 - 7:59 PM

Marla Reinstein

Dear Glenna, Steven, Olivia and Marissa , I just saw that your father(father in law, grand father) passed away. I am so sad to hear about his passing. Thinking of all of you and your family and sending love and strength at this very difficult time. May his memory be a blessing xo

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Posted on 14.11.2023 - 9:31 PM

Arnie Cohen

Dear Baker family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I know Gerry as a Gentleman and a Gentle man. I remember Gerry saying to me "Cohen, don't wear houndstooth and chalkstripes together"

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Posted on 15.11.2023 - 5:07 PM

Steven sinukoff

May you never be forgotten

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