William Leroy Baker passed away at home on February
7 th , 2020. He will be sorely missed by his partner, Sharon Aloian.
He will also be greatly missed by his brother Paul, his niece Allison, his
nephew Ian, and his best buddies Mal, David, Al, and Kenny. Roy was predeceased
by his wife, Jodie, and parents, Walter and Rachel. Roy was an avid traveler, a voracious
reader, a lifelong student of cultures, and a story teller par excellence. His
perfect day consisted of a good book, a great beach, and ‘street food,’
preferably Thai. Not a fan of Canadian winters, Roy frequently escaped to
warmer climes. He and Sharon shared this passion for travel. They made friends
wherever they landed. When at home, Roy busied himself with his
many projects such as his Harley Davidson bike and his varied collections,
which he sourced from various travels, and later from the “inter-web.” His
collections reflected his fascination with art, good music, and cooking. Roy
was an animal lover, and would say that he never met a dog he didn’t love. We will all miss Roy’s kindness, his
caustic wit, his vast statistical knowledge, and even his entertaining rants.
He was unique, as all who knew him will attest. His stubborn nature helped him
battle MM. His gentleness kept those who loved him by his side. Roy’s family would like to thank Dr. Qawi
and her dedicated staff here in St. Catharines, and the staff at Juravinski
Hospital in Hamilton, for all their care and kindness. In accordance with Roy’s wishes, there will
be no service. A donation to the Multiple Myeloma Research Fund to help fight
this disease would be much appreciated. You are also invited to join his Team
at the Annual Myeloma March on September 13 th in Stoney Creek. Red
running shoes optional. Rest in Peace, W. Roy Baker.