Robert Newman Baker Obituary

We announce the death of Robert Newman Baker of Sarasota, Florida, who passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Robert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Livingston "Lee" Baker and Mildred Baker; and his brother Livingston. He is survived by: his wife Diane Baker; his stepson Evan Baker (Tracey Baker); his stepgrandchildren, Justin Baker, Ellie Baker, Grace Baker and Grant Baker of Long Valley, NJ; his stepchild Allison Provost (David Provost); his children, Sarah Provost, Julia Provost, Elizabeth Provost, Katherine Provost of Boston, MA and Kyle Baker (Tina Baker); his grandchildren, Shannon Baker and Ryan Baker of Westfield, NJ; his child Dale Whitehead (Matt Whitehead); his grandchildren, Royce Whitehead, Hayden Whitehead and Blair Whitehead of Melbourne, Australia; his child Cullen Baker (Heather Baker); his grandchildren, Aiden Baker and Logan Baker of Chicago, IL.; his sister-in-law Ruth Baker; his niece Genevieve Baker; his great-nephew Leo Brese; and his half-siblings, Ginger Palagonia and Richard Baker. He is also survived by five children and their spouses.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Bob's memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital at http://www.stjude.org.