BAKER LEBANON — Robert Bruce Baker, 72, of High Street, Lebanon, died suddenly at his home on Friday, April 20, 2012.

He was born March 25, 1940, in Meredith, the son of the late E. Paul and Blanche (Evans) Baker. He lived in Laconia most of his life.

He managed Baker’s Antiques and Used Furniture

Shop in Lakeport, with his father, for many years.

Robert had a lifelong passion for antiques, cars, motorcycles, and gospel and country western music. He loved his family and was especially fond of his two young grandchildren.

In spite of struggling with a lifelong illness, he had a warm and loving heart to those who loved him.

Robert is survived by sons Mark Baker of Claremont and Bryan Baker of San Francisco, Calif.; daughter Stephanie Baker of Gilford; grandchildren Lilliy Grace Baker- Ollivierra and Jordan Ollivierra of Gilford; his former wife, Mary Lou Baker of Gilford; a brother, James Baker of Titusville,Fla.; a sister, Elaine Baker Graham of Farmington, Maine; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Sam, Matthew, and Phillip Baker, and a sister, Paula Baker Oliver.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend graveside services on Thursday, April 26, at 11 a.m. in Trinity Cemetery, Holderness, with the Rev. Michael C. Graham, pastor of the Gilford Community Church, officiating.

The Dewhirst Funeral Home, 1061 Union Ave., Laconia, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our webesite, www.dewhirstfuneralhome.com to send condolences or for further information.