Dayville, CT- Newell E. Baker age 89 died August 28, 2018 at his home.  He leaves his wife of 48 years, Betty Jean (Rayno) Baker.  He also leaves a son George Baker and his wife Cindie of Putnam, CT and two daughters, Robin Piette of Webster and Heidi Dobson of PA, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He also was predeceased by three brothers and three sisters and a grandson.

He was born in Pomfret, CT son of the late George Baker and Edith (Harvey) Baker and lived in the area all his life. He was a US Army veteran of Korea.  Newell was a mechanic all of his life, at one time owning Union Street Garage in Danilson, CT. Later in life he became a member of the Danielson Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.  There are no calling hours.  Services at Kingdom Hall in Danielson will be held Sat Sept 22, 2018 at 1pm.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 200 Tracey Rd., Dayville, CT 06241. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has been entrusted with his arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or light a candle.