Wilmer Baker of Brownsville VT, died on March 20, 2024 at the age of 88. Bill graduated from New England College in 1956 as a civil engineer. He worked for the Lane Construction Corporation for 30 years, starting on the survey party and ending as Vice President of Purchasing. He was an accomplished musician, playing piano, trumpet and french horn. He married Marcia when they both graduated from college, and they were together for 72 years. He was a hard worker and could build or fix anything.  At their home in Connecticut that included a clay tennis court and an inground pool. Bill developed many properties in Connecticut and in Vermont, including Killington, Winooski and Ferrisburgh. Bill and Marica moved to Brownsville in 2002 where he continued to upgrade the 1820 Best House.

He leaves his wife, daughter Debra Taylor (Jim) of MA, sons Michael Baker (Annette) of CA and David Baker, also of CA, as well as five grandchildren, Christina Franzblau (Erik), Sean Baker and Jason Baker of CA and Caitlin Ramsdell (Kris) and Rebecca Morrill (Brendan) of MA. He is survived by four great grandchildren, Josie and Conner Franzblau of CA and Rowan Morrill and Quinn Ramsdell in MA as well as his brother Ken Baker (Amy) of Webster, NY and their children and grandchildren.

The family is grateful for the outstanding care Bill received at Cedar Hill in Windsor, VT for the past two years, where he is remembered for his great smile and energetic singing.

Donations may be made to Lucy MacKenzie Humane Society or the Alzheimer's Association.

Rest in peace, dear Bill/Dad/Papa!