Morris Baker

Mr. Morris L. Baker, 66, of Thurmont, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 17,2010. He, and his beloved wife, Nancy Glass Baker, would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on October 30, 2010.

Born on January 28, 1944, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Morris Franklin and Helen Getz Baker. He lived his entire life in Thurmont.

Mr. Baker was an exceptional master painter for over 30 years. He was forced to retire due to health reasons. He also excelled in the maintenance and repair of Antique clocks.

He enjoyed spending valuable time with his family, collecting antique clocks and riding his Harley - Davidson motorcycle. The enduring pride he displayed in caring for his home and other possessions can not be paralleled.

Surviving besides his wife are a son Brian and wife, Jenn of Union Bridge; grandchildren, Ryan, Tanner and Kirsten; sister, Agnes Stitely and husband, Norman "Bub", Thurmont; brothers and sisters in-law, Bob and Betty Ann
Mumma , Rocky Ridge; Bill and Mary Glass, Jim and Doris Glass, Velma Stambaugh, Dennis and Pat McGlaughlin, Larry and Sue Glass, all of Emmitsburg; Leroy and Carolyn Coshun, Keymar, Gary and Wanda Glass, Thurmont; Mike and
Barbara Glass, Biglerville, P A., He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews as well as a host of wonderful, very special friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 23 at Tom's Creek United Methodist Church, located at Tom's Creek Church and Simmons Road, Emmitsburg, MD. Mr. Larry Eby will officiate. A reception, celebrating Mr. Baker's life, will immediately follow the service in the adjoining activities building.

Contributions in Mr. Baker's memory, would be greatly appreciated by patients needing cancer care. Please send donations to: Cancer Care Center, 468 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD. 21702.

Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family.