Richard Kingdon Baker Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard Kingdon Baker (Peterborough, Ontario), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 12, 2026 at the age of 85. Richard touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Kingdon Baker to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Richard had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Richard may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Baker and Ethel. He is survived by: his wife Kathy; and his son Brent Baker (Annie). He is also survived by her three children and six grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. John's Anglican Church (99 Brock St, Peterborough, ON K9H2P2). A burial will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 at the Little Lake Cemetery (915 Haggart St, Peterborough, ON K9J2Y1).
Donations in his memory can be made to Peterborough Field Naturalists or the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society.
