Sylvia Ann Baker

Sylvia Ann Baker, age 69 of Clare, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the MidMichigan Medical Center in Clare. Sylvia was born the daughter of the late Bruno and Barbara (LeBlanc) Persyn on August 28, 1947 in Detroit. She was united in marriage to Robert Baker on September 19, 1964. Sylvia had worked in the Food Service industry as a chef and server. She and Robert had moved to the Clare and Farwell area from Evart in 2005. Sylvia loved playing bingo and visiting the Casino; when she was younger she enjoyed Ice Skating. She was remembered by her family as being a loving wife, mother and grandmother; as well as a phenomenal cook. Sylvia was a member to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Sylvia is survived by her husband Robert; sons Robert E. (Rhonda) of Florida and William D. of Michigan; daughters Sherri (Timothy) Dunford of Kentucky, Marie (Dan) Brady of Holland, Sacheen (Matthew) Johnson of Sears and Christina (Michael) Bowen of Farwell; 21 grandchildren which include: Sherri's children (Alex William Smith Jr. , Arthur Dunford, Oscar John Dunford), Robert’s children (Kammie Roberts, Corey Kowtko, Eric Cooper, Jason Cooper, James Cooper, Gregory Cooper,) William’s children, (Tabitha Baker, Savannah Baker), Marie's children (Michael Johnson Jr., Jennifer Sheldon, Lance Brady and Nathan Brady), Sacheen’s children (ShayLynn Crawford, Cheyenne Crawford, Eric Johnson,) and Christina's children (Alicia Gates, Joseph Bowen, Samantha Bowen); 35 great grandchildren with two more on the way. She is also survived by her siblings Ida Mae Rush, Donna Dunford, Helena Bezzina, Robert Persyn, James Persyn and Bruno Persyn II. Sylvia was predeceased by her siblings Carolyn Persyn Dunford and Victor Persyn, a grandson Cody Richard Bowen and a great granddaughter Makayla Rose Johnson. Visitation and services will take place on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon until 4 P.M.; with services to start at 4 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to help defray final expenses. On-line guestbook at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Sylvia Ann Baker

August 28, 1947 - October 29, 2016