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Sunrise: February 2, 1951– Sunset: October 11, 2019
It is with great sadness we advise that T Richard Baker passed away peacefully surrounded by love of family and friends in North Vancouver’s Lions Gate Hospital on October 11, 2019. Richard was born on February 2, 1951 in the Village of Masset, Haida Gwaii, BC to his parents William & Audrey (nee Brown) Baker. On behalf of Squamish Nation Council, Band Manager and Member Support Services we extend our sincere condolences to the Sparrow / Baker (Musqueam & Squamish Nations) & White / Brown (Haida Nation) families. Richard grew up in Haida Gwaii until his early teens when moved to the North Shore and attended St. Paul’s Indian Day School and graduated from Carson Graham Senior Secondary School. He has had many legacies including traditional medicines, spiritual ceremonies, drug and alcohol counselling. A few of his major life works included founding the Youth Rediscovery Camp, working with Change of Seasons and groups empowering women to stop violence. Richard was a master carver and sporting activities included canoe, lacrosse, basketball, soccer and ping pong.
Richard is survived by his children Jordan Seward (Lisa), Stee (Dana), Tishia (Brandon), Simon, Kalum, Cedarus & Sophia; grandchildren Logan, Steedin, Sedar, Eden, Steele, Thorin, & Heatley; siblings Leslie Bennett (Wilfred ‘Sonny’), Lance (Leialoha), Frank, Beatrice, Brenda (Anthony), William (Alya), Katherine (Ned) & Cynthia (Dave); stepmom Loretta Baker (nee: Williams); special friends Glenda, Jeannie, Ruby, Barb & Cease; special uncles Charles Brown, Bobby Brown and special aunt Becky Pearson; special nieces King Jaadee, Cheryl, Lacey, Savanah, Jaibrend, Mackenzie, Avery, Sara, Kira, Olivia, Autumn, Isla, Scarlette, Emmy & Ayla; special nephews Shawn, Desmond, Destri, Joey, Robby, Quinten, Brandon, Dylan, Taylor, Lason, David Jr., Dyson & Joseph; special families of Sweat Lodge, Cultural & Wilderness Guide, Canoe, Lacrosse, Basketball, D & A, Ping Pong Tournament, Spiritual Leaders, Carvers, Painters & many more…
A Prayer Service will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 7:00 pm and a Funeral Service on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 10:00 am both at Chief Joe Mathias Centre 100 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC
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