BAKER, Winifred Ellen “Win” - July 18, 1923 – Sept 25, 2017. Born in Knowle, England to Frank and Margaret Garrett, Win was the second of six daughters. She came to Canada as a War Bride on the Acquitania on March 2, 1946, having married a RCAF hurricane pilot, Earl Baker. Win was predeceased by her husband of 59 years; their son Andrew (Elsa); sisters Margaret “Peg”, Brenda, Joyce and Laurie. Survived by sons, Michael (Karen), Kamloops, BC; Gary, Brantford, Ontario; Larry (Nicole), Lakeview, NS; Timothy, Surrey, BC; Brent (Manon) Fredericton, NB; daughter, Jan (George) Delta, BC; fourteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister Ronda (Vernon Baker) Victoria, BC; sister-in-law Marion Chute (Harold),Orono, Maine and many nieces and nephews. Last but not least, two very special friends, Bonnie and Ian Colburne who have been with Win every step of the way. During World War II, Win served in the A.T.S. as a telespotter in 350 H.A.A. Battery, R.A. in the London area. In later years she was very active in The Order of the Eastern Star and was very honoured to be named Chapter Mom. The War Brides Association was a great part of Win’s life and she made very dear and supportive friends with the girls and their grown children. The V.O.N. and the clients at the Adult Day Programme were a source of great happiness as were the A.C.W. birthday luncheons. Win was always grateful for her family and many other blessings and believed implicitly that keeping a sense of humour got a person through the hard spots. England would always have a place in her heart and during her 70 years living in Canada she became a true and very patriotic Canadian. The family wishes to express their utmost sincere thanks to the staff at Northwood Manor in Halifax, the first responders and staff at QEII, Halifax and especially to the doctors, nurses and staff at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor who went beyond their mandate and made our mother’s final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible. An Order of Eastern Star tribute was held 7:00 PM, Friday, September 29, 2017 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. (902) 825-3448 conducted by the Mayflower Chapter No. 2. A memorial service was held at 2 PM, Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Middleton with Rev. Paul Jennings officiated. Interment was held in Holy Trinity Cemetery. A reception for family and friends followed the service. Donations in memory may be made to a charity of choice. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com