Dorothy Marie Baker, nee Campbell, passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 79 peacefully at home with her loved ones. Dottie was born March 27,1947 in Upland PA. She graduated from Chester High School.
Dottie’s career started as a dental assistant. She worked as a special needs aide for Avon Grove School District. She retired from Hain-Celestial Foods in West Chester where she thrived in the Human Resource Department helping others.
Dottie was an active member of St Christopher’s Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday School. She volunteered for various community outreach programs including Lighthouse and Promise. She was devoted to helping others.
Dottie can be remembered as a free spirit with a heart of gold. She was vibrant, vivacious, caring, kind, and loving.
Dottie loved to laugh. Her smile brightened the room. She enjoyed surprising us with practical jokes and silly shenanigans. She was the first one on the dance floor and the last one to leave. Her talents shined when she was in her creative sewing element. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She was the Queen of Christmas and loved decorating and entertaining.
Dottie was married to Russell H Baker, Jr for 57 wonderful years.
Dottie is survived by her children, grandchildren, son-in-law, sister, brother, sister-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and her beloved dog Striker.
The family would like to thank everyone for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in her final days.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday November 7, 2026 @ St Christopher’s Episcopal Church located at 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford, PA 19363. Visitation is @ 10:30am. Service @11am to honor her legacy. Reception to follow at the church.
