Peter. It's difficult to know where to start. First and foremost you were a gentle man and a gentleman. You were always polite and always interested. Whenever I saw you, you were interested in what we were doing and where we had been. You called us adventurous and you always wanted to know more. You always had a way of making people feel important in your life and always expressed your gratitude, for everything big and small.
But actually you were the inspiration. You loved to be involved in your community and with your family. You loved going out on your bike and to Enid's horror, you never let anything get in your way. You were loved by everybody and I never heard you say an unkind word about anybody.
Yes. I know you felt you had a good life and your legacy is very special. You are the classic representation of the phrase "you reap what you sow". You have scattered kind thoughts and good deeds and left only happy memories, tinged with a sadness that you are no longer with us.
We feel blessed to have known you, and to have enjoyed your company and your encouragement.
Peter Stuart Baker (6 Jun 1930 - 25 Dec 2023)
Funeral Director
In loving memory of Peter Stuart Baker who sadly passed away on 25th December 2023, following a short and unexpected stay in hospital.
Peter's funeral and celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday 24th January at 1.15 p.m. at Mansfield Crematorium and afterwards at Portland College. There is some further information which you may find useful below.
We would love you to join us in remembering and celebrating Peter; a very much missed and loved husband, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and friend.
Useful information for the Funeral Service
The funeral service will be held at 1.15pm in the Thoresby Chapel at Mansfield Crematorium, Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BJ and is expected to last approximately 1 hour.
The dress code is usual funeral attire.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Ravenshead Community Transport Project, a cause very close to both Peter and Ena's hearts. Donations may be made via JustGiving at https://shorturl.at/cgiw9 or by using the QR code in the photo tab above. Alternatively cash donations may be made at the service
Useful information for the Wake
The wake will be held from 2.45pm in the Eastwood Suite at Portland College, Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 4TJ.
Tea, coffee and a buffet will be served, so please do let us know in advance of any dietary requirements so we can ensure these are catered for.
There is plenty of parking at Portland College. The main visitor car park is on the left hand side as you drive down the main drive off Nottingham Road. Guests with limited mobility may be dropped off at the entrance to the Eastwood Suite. There is a map of the college in the photo gallery (above), with the Eastwood Suite indicated by a pink '3' and the visitor and staff/visitor car parks clearly labelled.
There will be an informal opportunity at the wake for anyone who would like to say a few words, or to share some memories of Peter.
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We shall always remember Peter as being an interested and interesting person who had a very positive and happy attitude towards life. He was practical in his decision making, it seemed to us, and showed us wonderful examples of a life well lived, expecially in older age.
I shall always reflect on this when
cycling around Ravenshead on Etienne, Peter's bicycle.
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