William A. Baker passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Bill grew up in the Dedham, West Roxbury area and resided in Hanson and Marshfield for the past 50 years. Bill is survived by his wife Jean (Day) Baker. Father of Michael Baker and his wife Jessica of Georgia, Joseph Baker and his wife Kelly of Hanson, Kimberly Reardon and her husband Mark of Halifax, and Stephanie Manning and her husband Jim of E. Dennis. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, two brothers, Bob and Tommy, one sister, Nancy, and one late brother, Lenny Baker.

As a Master carpenter and craftsman, Bill has worked throughout the South Shore.  As a marathon kayak racer, Bill has competed on the local, national and international levels, winning many races and forging even more friendships along the way.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean Street (Rte. 139) in Marshfield. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street in Duxbury.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, One Bulfinch Place, 2 ^nd Floor, Boston MA 02114 or by visiting the website massri.wish.org

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