Born in Newark on December 8, 1954, Mr. Baker spent his early years in Livingston until his family moved to Highland Park, Illinois; Rochester, New York; and Westboro, Massachusetts.

Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Lynne; two sons, Eric and Alec; sister, Susan; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by both of his parents, Robert Guy and Pauline Baker; and his younger brother, Andrew.

There will be no public services except for a celebration of life, which will be held at the Baker residence in Melbourne, Florida, on December 8, from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Brevard Humane Society, 1020 Cox Road, Cocoa, Florida, 32926.

In 1921 the only street light at Northfield Center was an oil lamp on a pole which was voluntarily maintained by Livingston's tax collector, August W. Fund.