Baker, Margaret –Age 87, of West Jeddore. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mom in Twin Oaks Hospital, Musquodoboit Harbour on March 8, 2023, surrounded by family.
Born in the town of Zwolle in the Netherlands, Mom was the eldest daughter of the late Willem and Lena Karsten. At the young age of 17, mom came across the ocean by ship to Canada to seek a better life for herself and to set up a new home for the rest of the family. The family joined her the following year. Mom was a Nursing Assistant and her first job was working with children at the County Home in Cole Harbour. This is where she met Dad who was an orderly there, and the rest of their story was written. Mom and Dad then moved to Jeddore, where they built a home and raised their family. Mom worked alongside Dad on the wharf for many years, but that enabled her to be at home and be there for her children.
She had many passions including needlepoint, crocheting, knitting and quilting. She had a great sense of community and was involved in many activities and events, she was a take charge kind of woman – willing to pitch in wherever needed. Most importantly, our mom loved her family.
She is survived by her sister, Jane (Jack) Shea; brother, Bill (Murial) Karsten; loving children, Yvonne (Mike) McKinnon, Jane (Stephan) Young, Daniel (Carla); grandchildren, Andrew (Krystal) McKinnon, Danielle (Chris) McKinnon, Crystal (Matt) Head, Nicholas (Emma) Young, Paige Baker, Taylor Baker; great-grandchildren, Emery, Ella, Landyn, Hailey, Weston, Madison, Evelyn and Sterling.
Margaret was predeceased by husband, Sterling; brothers, Len (Phyllis), Henk; and great-grandchild, Kynslee.
Sincere thanks to Dr. Cormier and staff for their kindness, compassion and dedication during Mom’s stay in Twin Oaks. As a family, we would like to thank Aunt Diane for being so good to Mom – she put the “sister” in sister-in-law.
Funeral service will be held on March 13 at 11 a.m. in Jeddore United Baptist Church, Head of Jeddore. A reception will be held directly after. Private graveside service will be at a later date.
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