Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Baker for over 65 years. Loving mother of Tammy Preszcator (Markus), Robert and Jackie Baker, and Terry and Karen Baker. Proud grandma of Megan (JR), Amber; Gabrielle, Dominique; Katie (Stephen), and Collin and great-grandma of Emilia, William; Marshall, Violet; and Olivia. Dear sister of Marlene Turner, and Bill Woodburn (Carolyn), and sister-in-law of Betty Grenier, Greta Baker, and Bill Brown. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Lisle and Evelyn (Isaac) Woodburn, parents-in-law Robert and Clara (Meade) Baker, and siblings-in-law Ron, Irene, Glen, Meade, Bruce, Austin, Robert, Wanda, Clara, Gladys, John, and Murray.
Margaret was a dedicated educator, she spent many years teaching Kindergarten to Grade 2 at Huron Centennial School, sharing her patience, kindness, and love of learning with countless children. Even in her spare time, she continued to nurture young minds through tutoring. She had many passions, including painting, gardening, knitting, and music, and was a constant source of encouragement, following her family to support their many sports and hobbies. She and her loving husband Bill enjoyed golfing together and spending winters in Florida, where they made many cherished memories. Above all, she adored children—especially her grandchildren—whose visits always brought a smile to her face. Her warmth, creativity, and deep love for her family will be remembered always.
Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Inurnment Exeter Cemetery.
A public celebration of life for both Margaret and Bill will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, Exeter on Saturday, October 25th from 12 – 1 PM.
Donations to Alzheimer Society – Southwest Partners or Exeter Villa – Activation Fund would be appreciated by the family.
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Ann Zwaan
My heartfelt condolences to Marg’s family. It was such a pleasure to be on staff at Huron Centennial and to meet such a warm and caring person when I started my teaching career. Her smile and kind ways sure encouraged me.
Rest in peace Marg !
Shirley Dymond
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing (My Auntie Margaret). She will always be in my prayers. Bill and Shirley
Jim, Lori Logan and Brooklyn Dietrich
Our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences. So very sorry for your loss
Wendy Heimrich
Tammy & Family,
My sympathies to you all. Thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Treasure the memories and keep them close to your heart.
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Tammy, Rob, Terry
Your Mom lived an important life. Apart from the commendable job she and your Dad did with you guys, she helped a lot of little kids embark on the journey to becoming productive and happy adults. That builds strong communities. Sorry for your loss.
Steve
Dianne De Wys
My sympathy to the family. Marg was such a genuine, personable lady, highly regarded by everyone. She will be missed.
Glenn & Missy Pfaff
Our deepest sympathies to you all. May your days be filled with wonderful memories.
Sue Wilson
Tammy and family, Megan and JR , and all families, heartfelt condolences on your loss. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen (Eagleson) Copeland & Cliff Copeland
Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen (Eagleson) Copeland & Cliff Copeland
Sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet Prout
You are all in our thoughts and hearts at this sad time.
Pete Tuckey & Janet Prout
Ray Webb
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Ray and Joan Webb
Brenda Hern
Tammy and family – Sending my deepest sympathy in the loss of your lovely mom and grandmother. May you find comfort in your memories – Hugs Brenda
Brenda Consitt-Laws
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother/grandmother. Mrs. Baker was my grade 2 teacher at Huron Centennial and I have many fond memories of her. May your memories provide you comfort in the days ahead.
Mark Heimrich
Terry, Tammy, Robert & families;
My sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Mother and Grandmother.
Mark (& Julie) Heimrich
Don
Our deepest sympathy for all the family
Steve Baynham
Terry Rob Tammy my sincerest condolences
Bob and Helen Coates
Our condolences to Margaret’s family. She was a lovely , friendly person. I remember her from high school and enjoyed her company at Huron Centennial where she was an excellent, dedicated teacher.
Deb and Larry Clarke
Tammy and Family, we are deeply saddened to hear about your mom’s passing. May you find comfort in the love you shared and in the memories that will live on in your hearts. We’re holding you in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Deb and Larry Clarke
Barb and Doug Ferguson
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families
So sad to hear of Marg’s passing. She was a wonderful lady
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Paul Augustine
To the Family: I am very saddened to hear of Marg’s passing, please accept my condolences at this time.
Bill jrlois Brown and familes
Tammy,Rob Terry and families so sorry to hear of aunt margs passing keep your memories of her and uncle bill close to your hearts to help get you threw your loss
Scott & Darlene Bell
So very sorry for your loss. Heartfelt sympathies to all
Cathie (Sim) Alexander
My sincere condolences to the Baker family. I remember Marg from Huron Centennial, even though she wasn’t my teacher, her kind, pleasant presence made an impression on me. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Richard & Brenda Schilbe
Deepest sympathy to all of Marg’s family. Cherish your memories. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.
Joanne Doherty
Dear Megan, JR, Emilia, and William and Amber,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of your Grandma/Great Grandma Marg “Being called Home”…cherish all those awesome memories created and shared. Sending BIG HUGS to all and may the “Songs of the Angels carry her Home.” R.I.P. Marg. Lots of love, Jo
Jim and Marlene Regier
Sorry for your lost Terry Tammy and Rob and all the Families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you cherish all your memories
Jamie & Barb Caldwell
Dear Tammy, Rob, Terry and families
We are sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. Grandma and Great Grandma. I’m sure Bill was waiting with open arms! Remember all your wonderful memories of both of them. RIP
Steve and Audey Skinner
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
May your precious memories hold her forever in your hearts!
Shirley & Ross Carter
I was so sorry to hear of Marg’s passing. Marg was such a gentle and loving person. I got to know Marg as we taught together for many years at Huron Centennial. She took great care of each of her students over the many years of teaching. We also spent some fun and leisure time at Mary’s cottage in the distant northern area of Ontario. Hold close and treasure the many memories you must have of Marg. She will have a special place in your hearts as she has in mine.
Shirley Carter
Virginia & Terry Burns
Dear Terry & Karen and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Please know that you are in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers during this time of sorrow. Sending love and hugs,
Virginia & Terry Burns
Greg ,Brenda Dayman & Family
Tammy, Megan, Amber, Rob, Terry & Families
Sending you all our Condolences in the Loss of your Mom & Grandma. Marg was always such a stunning woman. May your Memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Julie Ritchie
You are all in my thoughts and prayers xxoo
Marlene Ingram
Terry and families, so sorry hear of your mothers passing, you are in my thoughts.
Marlene Ingram
Terry and family please accept my heartfelt condolences in the passing of your loving mother.
Carol LeBeau
My sincere sympathy to Marg’s family.
We taught together for many, many years at Huron Centennial and retired on the same day.
Marg was an excellent teacher and a wonderful human being! May she RIP.
Carol LeBeau
Ann Preszcator
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
I remember her teaching my daughter, Tara Preszcator at Huron Centennial.
Marlene Ingram
Terry, so sorry to hear of your moms passing, she will be missed very much.
Heather Davies
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope the memories you shared bring you some comfort and peace in the days ahead. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts.
Jim, Linda Ferguson and family
Our sincere condolences.
Robin Turner
Tammy, Rob, Terry and family,
Thinking of you all and sending our deepest sympathies. So many wonderful memories of Aunt Marg through the years. She was indeed a special person in our family and will be so missed.
Shelley Bender
I’m so sorry to hear of “Mrs. Baker’s” passing. She was one of my children’s favourite teachers and she was the first classroom I ever volunteered in. Her kindness, empathy for those little ones and her sense of humour stayed with me and I went on to work for the school board for many years. She made such a lasting impression on so many people -she will be missed!
Margaret Prout
My sincere condolences to Marg’s family. We just seemed to be in great company with several ladies that we both knew from the golf course, Deb’s pool in Exeter, and then we enjoyed our monthly get together for a coffee and this ended up with many lunches. Thus we became known as the ‘Senior Mermaids’. Thanks for the memories!
Rob and Donna-Jean Bilcke
Baker Family,
We are very sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of you all during this sad time, hold on to the beautiful memories made.
Wendy Case
Dear, Tammy, Terry and the entire Baker family. Our deepest sympathy to you as you grieve the loss of your sweet Mom and Grama. May happy family memories bring you comfort at this sad time.
Sincerely, Pete and Wendy and family
Gary Kyle
Your wonderfull parents are united again. Thinking of your whole family this sad time. hopefully your memories can give you smiles in the coming days! love you all! Gary
Elaine Corbett
Our deepest sympathies to Marg’s families. Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead!
Elaine, Jason, Dawn and family
Randall Moir
My sincere condolences to Tammy, Rob, Terry, and their families. Marg was a tremendous help to me, back in the day. She was always there for my mom, too. Her and Bill are together, again. God bless them both.
Jerry , Linda & Craig Traquair
Our most sincere condolences to all who knew and loved ‘Mrs. Baker’. Marg was a Carmel Presbyterian Lady, one of those serving our wedding dinner and a constant in my younger life.
She earned our utmost respect, however, by teaching Craig to read; by setting aside “Whole Language Concept’ and using ‘Phonics’. Neurologists said that he would never read, post ABI/TBI. He did.
I later told Mrs. Baker that Craig sat around the conference room table, at the Hill Brain Injury Program Office each month for 2 years, ‘pie chart’ in hand, reading his goals and achievements, never hesitating at any ‘big medical’ word. She inspired that confidence and knowledge… and he was only one student. It is mind-boggling to think of the all of the differences Marg Baker made…in her school and community and home. “Well done , good and faithful servant” comes to mind. Big hugs to Tammy, Rob, Terry and families. Wishing you Peace.
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dear: Tammy (Markus), Rob (Jackie), Terry (Karen),
Grandchildren / Great Grandchildren, Extended Family / Friends . . .
❤️ “A mother’s Love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on- like a Legacy of Love that will forever be with you. May that Love surround you now and bring you peace. “ ❤️
There are no words to ease the pain of losing a loved one no matter the age. We offer our sincerest condolences to all of you during this immensely sad time. Marg’s departure from your lives will leave an immeasurable void in your hearts, she loved her family & friends unconditionally. May the wonderful memories you made together as a family help you through this sad time. Her memory will forever live on, in the stories, photos, laughter & love you shared as a family & may they heal your hearts & brings smiles through your tears. She is now resting in peace reunited with her soul mate Bill, such an amazing couple.
❤️ “When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.” ❤️
Sending prayers of healing, may your family find strength & peace in each other now – you are surrounded by the love of family & friends to help you through the difficult days of mourning & grief that lay ahead.
Sending lots of love & hugs, Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Barb Dietrich
Tammy, Rob, Terry and Families,
We will miss the good times had at get togethers with Marg and Bill. Marg was a wonderful Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. Treasure your many memories of happy times, they are keepsakes forever.
Our heartfelt condolences to you, Marlene, Bill and Carolyn and Families. ❤️
Milt and Barb
Dave and Leona
Karen Johns
So very sorry for your loss, Terry, Karen and the whole family.
Our sympathies,
Karen and Darryl
Cayla Hoffman
Dear Tammy,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother.
Thinking of you during this sad time.
Brenda Pincombe
Terry and family…I am ever so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I remember her so well from my very first year of teaching at Huron Centennial🔔 (1986). She was a true gift to those little people…they loved her! Thinking of your whole family at this difficult time. Remember the good ones❤️🙏
Vicki and Dave Hayter
Dear Tammy, Rob, Terry and families – We extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom – always considered a devoted friend and dear neighbour. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tammy Parker
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one, thinking of you during this difficult time. Cherish the memories.
Rod and Tammy Parker
Cheryl Baker
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families, so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I will be thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Brenda Noakes
Please accept my deepest condolences in your loss of beautiful Marg. She was always kind, compassionate and an outstanding teacher. In my first year of teaching in 1972, I worked with Marg at Huron Centennial PS in Brucefield two days a week where she had 72 Kindergarten students in two classes. Each class had 36 students who came to school for the full day, every other day and I learned more from Marg about teaching, pedagogy and classroom management than I had from anyone else. She had a wonderful sense of humor and we had so much fun every day.
May the wonderful memories you have of Marg comfort you and rest in peace dear Marg.
Larry & Bonnie Gould
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families: Sending Hugs to help comfort you during this sad time, the loss of a loved one. Understanding how this disease affects a family, we realize how blessed you were to have her and all that you*ve been through losing her. Take care and be supportive of each other, as Mom & Dad would want, knowing you were blessed. May good times and fond memories help get you through. Sincerely;
Willie and Linda O'Rourke
Sorry to hear of Marg passing. May your memories help you during this difficult time and her soul rest in peace,
With Sympathy,
Willie and Linda O’Rourke
Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families – Sending our sincere condolences to all of you. May your wonderful memories of your Mom bring you comfort and help you through the difficult times ahead. You now have a very special angel watching over you. Thinking of all of you. ♥
Donna Hamather
Tammy, Rob, Terri & families;
We offer our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mom. I will always remember Marg as a dear friend & walking companion. Marg & Bill were great neighbours of ours when we lived in Hensall, our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Donna & Bob Hamather
Pete and Deb Timmermans
Please accept our heartfelt condolences……
Tamara Thompson
The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Darlene (Varley) Lightfoot
Tammy Rob and Terry
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I am sending my heartfelt condolences .
Darlene
Wendy Dixon Turnbull
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Big hugs to you all ❤
Albert & Trudy Rooseboom
Tammy, Rob, Terry & families, our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts are with you. Treasure your memories.
Liz Stephens
My deepest condolences on your loss . We enjoyed playing golf with Marg & Bill on many occasions over the years . A great couple .
Reiny Freiter
Tammy,Rob, Terry and Families
Sending our condolences on the passing of a wonderful lady. I have many great memories of Bill and Marg at EGC. Hold on to the memories
Reiny and Lynda
Melonie
Tammy, Rob & Terry
Thoughts & prayers for all of you. It is never easy to say goodbye to a parent.
There are so many good memories of living at York Crescent with the Bakers. Marg was always kind & a lady.
A true teacher to many …
Barry & Melonie
William Woodburn
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families. We would like to offer you our sincere condolences. Marg and Bill are together again . You should be so proud of yourselves- as you have given your parents so much care and devotion ! Take care of each other. Bill and Carolyn
Roberta Nunns
Sending our deepest sympathies to Terry and Karen and the entire Baker family.
Roberta and Jeff Nunns
Kathy Mann
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families. My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful woman .
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
To Marg and Bill’s family
Our sincere condolences to all of you.Marg and Bill were so kind to Doug and I,and we were really happy to have got to know them .
Doug and Judy
Dan and Linda Crerar
Sending our sincere condolences. Marg was truly a gem!
Rick Hodgins
Tammy, Rob, Terry and family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother
Jo ann
Tammy and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, we are all going to miss Margs big smile at the villa. My thoughts are with you all ♥️
Tom and Julia Dickins
Deepest sympathy thinking of you guys at this time.
Kate Ryan
Our sympathy and prayers.
Gord Glen and Kate Ryan.
Brad Dietrich
Baker & Woodburn families,
Please accept our deepest sympathy, you’re all in our thoughts during this time.
Brad, Shari & Jaden
Beth Jennison
Tammy, Rob & Terry, very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. No matter how old we are, losing your mom is one of life’s biggest hurts.
May your memories bring you comfort in these sad days ahead.
Doug and Sharon Kyle
We are sorry to learn of Marg’s passing and extend our sincere sympathy to all of you. We will be thinking of you.
Doug and Sharon Kyle
Sue Riley
I remember “Mrs. Baker “ from SS#7 Hibbert one room school many, many years ago! She must have had a lot of patience to deal with all of us at one time! No EA’s back then.
Sending thoughts & prayers to all.
Mark & Sandra Consitt
Tammy, Rob, Terry & families
We are so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful person. Cherish the wonderful memories of her
Mark & Sandra Consitt
Doug & Deb Masse
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families. Our heartfelt condolences on such a wonderful lady. She came into in our store and was such a sweet soul. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Joanne Bengough
Thinking of you all at this time, we have many memories of Aunt Marg, she was a wonderful lady.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers
Joe, Joanne, Jason Bengough and Aunt Betty
Inge Mowat
To the entire Baker family,
I extend my most sincere condolences to each of you as you mourn the passing of your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. The beautiful tribute is testament to the love and caring of Marg and the role she played in shaping not only your lives, but also those of the many students whose lives she touched. May happy memories replace the sadness in your hearts and may she rest in eternal peace.
Ann Maxwell
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families
Please accept my sincere condolences on Margs passing. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ann Maxwell
Marilyn Taylor
Marg’s Family
A dear friend has moved forward to the next stage of her existence. Many wonderful memories of our professional and friendship times. May happy memories help you through this difficult time time.
RIP Marg!
Cindy Taylor
To Tammy, Rob, Terry and families sending my sincere condolences at this time. So many wonderful memories with your Dad and Mom. Treasure your memories and keep them close to your heart.
Elaine Ford
So sorry to learn of Margie’s passing. My sympathy to her family and friends. I knew her from high school. She was a fun lady.
Don and Edith Lewis
Bill and family, Bill and Carolyn , and the rest of family.
We are sorry to see Marg’s passing.
We had some good times together owning a race horse.
R. I. P. Marg.
Marilyn and Joe Kenda
Terry and Karen
Sending deepest condolences in the passing of your dear mother. Your Mom was always such a lovely person and I would always enjoy our talks when I worked in Hensall. Prayers and thoughts are with you and all your family. 🙏
Mike Veal andMarlyn Wein
Tammy,Rob and Terry. Sorry to hear about mom. What a great lady and human. Your mom and dad and you three will always be a part of the Veal family. Such great memories. You and your families are a great testament to who raised you.
Linda Fahner
Tammy, Rob, Terry and family: so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Both your mom and dad were great neighbors. My condolences to all the family.
Tony & Alma Dayman
Sending our condolences at this difficult time.
Iris Currell
Sorry to hear of Marg’s passing. I have fond memories of our “senior mermaid “ get togethers and the times we spent with her and Bill in Florida She will be missed
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences to Marg’s family.
Rob and Christina Taylor & family
Tammy, Rob, Terry and families condolences on the passing of Marg. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
To the Baker family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Always enjoy chats with your parents when we lived in Hensall.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Our sincere sympathy to all the family our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Tammy, Rob, Terry & families, our heartfelt condolences in the passing of your loving Mom, Grama & GG. Together again with her loving husband. May all your wonderful memories comfort you in the days ahead.
Anne dayman
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.