Yvonne Josephine (Ruthie) Baker was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She left this world on August 7, 2024 at the age of 85 in Oshawa, ON.

She was born to Gertrude and Walter Baker on September 28, 1938 in Exeter, England and immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1959. She chased her singing and piano playing aspirations with the Salvation Army. Anyone who knew Yvonne, knows she had the voice of an angel, even producing a gospel album called “Everlasting Life”.

Yvonne is survived by her three children: Nadeen (Greg) Carriere, Nashelle (Michael) Barsky, and Timothy (Shelly) Berezowski.
Along with her six grandchildren: Michael, Raquel, Madison, Josiphine, Courtney and Caleb. And six great grandchildren: Charlotte, Lily, James, Michael, Aaron and Florence.

Yvonne loved spending time with her grandchildren, singing, reading her bible, knitting, and being with her numerous pets over the years. She was a skilled piano player who would always gravitated towards the nearest piano to display her talents.

Yvonne loved Jesus, and it gives us peace to know she is reunited with her two brothers, bossing them around no doubt.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 4:30pm on Thursday, August 15 at Barnes Memorial Funeral Home. 5295 Thickson Rd N, Whitby, ON.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to the Arthritis Society Canada