David Richard Charles Baker

David Richard Charles Baker, 84, passed away on August 31, 2023. He was the husband of Nancy M. (Thacker) Baker. Born in South Kingstown he was a son of the late David S. and Doris R. (Olson) Baker.

David was a self-employed quahoger and had also worked as a stone mason, finish boat carpenter. He was a lifelong artist and a United States Marine Corps veteran.

He was an all-around outdoorsman and was quite the character. David never met a dog he didn’t love.

Besides his wife he is survived by three children: Allison, Jamie and David and a sister Betty Baker.

Calling Hours will be held on TUESDAY September 5th from 5-7 pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich.  His Funeral Service will be held on FRIDAY September 8th at 11:00 am in the Hill Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Rhode Home Rescue www.RhodeHomeRescue.org