Obituary of Calvin Blake Baker

Baker, Calvin Blake – Age 69 of Dayspring, passed on December 11, 2024, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Born in Antigonish, Calvin was the son of the late Walter Baker and Joan (Wilkie) Baker.

In his younger years, Calvin worked in the woods before beginning his career inshore fishing. After moving to Lower LaHave, Calvin began working for HB Nickerson Fisheries Riverport, also known as Riverport Seafoods. Calvin worked under several captains during his years of inshore lobster fishing, including Tom Drake, Calvin Benniett, Alan Skinner, and finally Albert Drake. Calvin also spent a period of time working for George Locke and Warren Slauenwhite making scallop rakes.

Calvin will be greatly missed by his spouse, Linda Rhodenizer, Dayspring; son, Blake Baker (Krystal Veinotte), Lunenburg; sister, Beatrice; and brothers, Andrew and Vernon. Besides his parents, Calvin is predeceased by his daughter, Stephanie Baker; infant son Tyler Baker; sister Joyce; and brother Edward.

There will be no services at this time. Donations in Calvin’s memory may be made to the SHAID Animal Shelter. Donations may be made by etransfer to info@shaidanimalshelter.com , or by cash or cheque dropped-off at the shelter, or at Sweeny’s Funeral Home Bridgewater.

Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home Bridgewater, where online condolences may be left at www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.