MIDDLEFIELD – Kenneth R. Baker, 68, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at home. He was born in Bedfordshire, England on Chicksands Airforce Base on October 28, 
1956. He graduated from Westfield High School and was Apex Certified. He worked at Digital Computer until its closure and B&E Tool until his time of death. He enjoyed model car collecting, participated in bowling leagues, shooting pool with his grandchildren.
He leaves behind his wife, Pamela Marie Wilander Baker, daughters, Bridget Baker of Huntington, and Erica and Matt Parker of West Springfield. He was predeceased by his sons, Kenny Baker (November 2024) and Billy Baker (July 2004). He leaves behind four grandchildren, Nathan Solitario of Middlefield, Isaiah Solitario of Huntington, Micheal Parker of West Springfield, and Willow Baker of Barkhamsted, CT, sister Deborah and Ron Gibbons of Westfield, brother-in-law John Rheame, sisters-in-law Sue Mineau of Westfield, Nancy and Paul O’Melia of East Longmeadow, and Paula Baker of Westfield. He leaves behind many other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Mainus D. Baker and Jeanne Begin Baker, his brother, Wayne Baker, his mother and father-in-law, Lillian and William Wilander, his nephew, PJ Gallagher, his brother-in-law, Paul Mineau.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, June 11th from 4-7 p.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. The funeral will be held on Thursday, June 12th at 9 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of The Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield. Burial will follow in Old North Road Cemetery in Worthington. Firtionadams.com
