More detail on this person: Baker, Sydney
Adair "Sid"
Mendon, NY: Passed away suddenly, Friday, Feb.
27th, 2009, at age 63. Sid was born in Brownwood,
TX, on March 30th, 1945. He spent his childhood in
Odessa, TX. He was predeceased by his parents,
Rupert and Thelma Baker. He is survived by his
loving wife of 37 years Yvonne Baker, and his sons
Nicholaus Adair and Patrick Wendell, and
countless friends. An aviation professional his
entire life, he retired in December, 2008, after
having served for six years as Director of
Aviation for Eastman Kodak Company. Prior to
Kodak he had a 20-year career as a corporate
aviator with IBM.
Upon receiving his bachelor's degree from TCU in
1967, he joined the Marine Corps. He served in
Vietnam as a Cobra Attack helicopter pilot,
receiving The Silver Star and The Distinguished
Flying Cross, among many other awards. His love
for travel was evidenced by he and his wife having
lived in over a dozen locations throughout the
United States and the world. An avid outdoorsman,
Sid loved spending time at his farm in Alfred, NY,
with his dogs, family and friends. He embraced the
local community in countless ways, evidenced by
his generous support at School #12.
A Memorial Service will be held at Spiritus
Christi Church on Friday, March 13th at 12:00 pm,
121 North Fitzhugh St., Rochester. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests memorial donations
can be sent to: James P. B. Duffy School #12, c/o
Michele Liguori-Alampi, 999 South Ave., Rochester,
NY 14620, and/or the "Wounded Warrior Project",
7020 A.C. Skinner Pkwy., Suite 100, Jacksonville,
FL 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)
http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS00012485728
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