Henry is the nephew of the husband of my grandaunt, Dorothy May Olmstead, who married William 'Bill' Baker.
OBIT:
Mr. Henry E. Baker Jr., 84, of Litchfield, CT, died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 10, 2017. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan Alida (Wynkoop) Baker, who after a courageous battle, succumbed to Multiple Sclerosis in 2008.
Henry, born in Stamford, CT on April 30, 1932, was the son of the late Henry E. Baker Sr. and Gladys (Bouton) Baker. After his father's passing at a young age, Henry and his mother took over the family business, Crystal Rock Water Company in Stamford. Henry became the President of Crystal Rock in 1964, and helped to pioneer the modern bottled water industry. Henry's hard work and dedication earned him a place in the Hall of Fame of the International Bottled Water Association. By 1975, Henry's sons also joined the business, continuing Crystal Rock's dedication to its community and exemplary customer service. Crystal Rock was one of the first companies to sell the electric water cooler, develop and market the sale of coffee, and was an innovator of the No Spill Water Safe System.
Due to significant growth, in 1988 Crystal Rock moved its corporate headquarters from its local roots in Stamford to Watertown, CT. With the company's expansion, Henry and Joan moved to Litchfield, and Henry was able to fulfil a lifelong dream of having a working farm. Some of Henry's most cherished times were spent on Long Ridge Farm reading, playing poker, and drinking a good Old Fashioned with family and close friends.
Beyond being a businessman, Henry was a passionate philanthropist. Since his early 20's, Henry was a member of the Turn of River Volunteer Fire Department, and continued to support his local fire department following his move to Litchfield. As a volunteer fireman in Stamford, Henry would leave the house at all hours to answer the alarm – when asked why, his answer was: "If I don't, who will?" Henry furthered his dedication to service and community as a founding member of the Western Connecticut National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Henry supported various other charities and received numerous recognitions throughout his life.
Henry leaves behind three sons, David H. Baker and wife Monique Shay of Woodbury; Jack B. Baker and his wife Pam of Warren; Peter K. Baker of Southbury; six grandchildren: Kristin Baker, Jennifer Gillotti, Samantha Baker, Ryan Shay, Nicole Baker, Jessica Baker, and four great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Gillotti, Emerson Gillotti, Alida Kusack, and Elodie Shay.
OBIT:
Mr. Henry E. Baker Jr., 84, of Litchfield, CT, died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 10, 2017. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan Alida (Wynkoop) Baker, who after a courageous battle, succumbed to Multiple Sclerosis in 2008.
Henry, born in Stamford, CT on April 30, 1932, was the son of the late Henry E. Baker Sr. and Gladys (Bouton) Baker. After his father's passing at a young age, Henry and his mother took over the family business, Crystal Rock Water Company in Stamford. Henry became the President of Crystal Rock in 1964, and helped to pioneer the modern bottled water industry. Henry's hard work and dedication earned him a place in the Hall of Fame of the International Bottled Water Association. By 1975, Henry's sons also joined the business, continuing Crystal Rock's dedication to its community and exemplary customer service. Crystal Rock was one of the first companies to sell the electric water cooler, develop and market the sale of coffee, and was an innovator of the No Spill Water Safe System.
Due to significant growth, in 1988 Crystal Rock moved its corporate headquarters from its local roots in Stamford to Watertown, CT. With the company's expansion, Henry and Joan moved to Litchfield, and Henry was able to fulfil a lifelong dream of having a working farm. Some of Henry's most cherished times were spent on Long Ridge Farm reading, playing poker, and drinking a good Old Fashioned with family and close friends.
Beyond being a businessman, Henry was a passionate philanthropist. Since his early 20's, Henry was a member of the Turn of River Volunteer Fire Department, and continued to support his local fire department following his move to Litchfield. As a volunteer fireman in Stamford, Henry would leave the house at all hours to answer the alarm – when asked why, his answer was: "If I don't, who will?" Henry furthered his dedication to service and community as a founding member of the Western Connecticut National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Henry supported various other charities and received numerous recognitions throughout his life.
Henry leaves behind three sons, David H. Baker and wife Monique Shay of Woodbury; Jack B. Baker and his wife Pam of Warren; Peter K. Baker of Southbury; six grandchildren: Kristin Baker, Jennifer Gillotti, Samantha Baker, Ryan Shay, Nicole Baker, Jessica Baker, and four great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Gillotti, Emerson Gillotti, Alida Kusack, and Elodie Shay.
Henry is the nephew of the husband of my grandaunt, Dorothy May Olmstead, who married William 'Bill' Baker.
OBIT:
Mr. Henry E. Baker Jr., 84, of Litchfield, CT, died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 10, 2017. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan Alida (Wynkoop) Baker, who after a courageous battle, succumbed to Multiple Sclerosis in 2008.
Henry, born in Stamford, CT on April 30, 1932, was the son of the late Henry E. Baker Sr. and Gladys (Bouton) Baker. After his father's passing at a young age, Henry and his mother took over the family business, Crystal Rock Water Company in Stamford. Henry became the President of Crystal Rock in 1964, and helped to pioneer the modern bottled water industry. Henry's hard work and dedication earned him a place in the Hall of Fame of the International Bottled Water Association. By 1975, Henry's sons also joined the business, continuing Crystal Rock's dedication to its community and exemplary customer service. Crystal Rock was one of the first companies to sell the electric water cooler, develop and market the sale of coffee, and was an innovator of the No Spill Water Safe System.
Due to significant growth, in 1988 Crystal Rock moved its corporate headquarters from its local roots in Stamford to Watertown, CT. With the company's expansion, Henry and Joan moved to Litchfield, and Henry was able to fulfil a lifelong dream of having a working farm. Some of Henry's most cherished times were spent on Long Ridge Farm reading, playing poker, and drinking a good Old Fashioned with family and close friends.
Beyond being a businessman, Henry was a passionate philanthropist. Since his early 20's, Henry was a member of the Turn of River Volunteer Fire Department, and continued to support his local fire department following his move to Litchfield. As a volunteer fireman in Stamford, Henry would leave the house at all hours to answer the alarm – when asked why, his answer was: "If I don't, who will?" Henry furthered his dedication to service and community as a founding member of the Western Connecticut National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Henry supported various other charities and received numerous recognitions throughout his life.
Henry leaves behind three sons, David H. Baker and wife Monique Shay of Woodbury; Jack B. Baker and his wife Pam of Warren; Peter K. Baker of Southbury; six grandchildren: Kristin Baker, Jennifer Gillotti, Samantha Baker, Ryan Shay, Nicole Baker, Jessica Baker, and four great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Gillotti, Emerson Gillotti, Alida Kusack, and Elodie Shay.
OBIT:
Mr. Henry E. Baker Jr., 84, of Litchfield, CT, died peacefully at his home on Monday, April 10, 2017. He was the devoted husband of the late Joan Alida (Wynkoop) Baker, who after a courageous battle, succumbed to Multiple Sclerosis in 2008.
Henry, born in Stamford, CT on April 30, 1932, was the son of the late Henry E. Baker Sr. and Gladys (Bouton) Baker. After his father's passing at a young age, Henry and his mother took over the family business, Crystal Rock Water Company in Stamford. Henry became the President of Crystal Rock in 1964, and helped to pioneer the modern bottled water industry. Henry's hard work and dedication earned him a place in the Hall of Fame of the International Bottled Water Association. By 1975, Henry's sons also joined the business, continuing Crystal Rock's dedication to its community and exemplary customer service. Crystal Rock was one of the first companies to sell the electric water cooler, develop and market the sale of coffee, and was an innovator of the No Spill Water Safe System.
Due to significant growth, in 1988 Crystal Rock moved its corporate headquarters from its local roots in Stamford to Watertown, CT. With the company's expansion, Henry and Joan moved to Litchfield, and Henry was able to fulfil a lifelong dream of having a working farm. Some of Henry's most cherished times were spent on Long Ridge Farm reading, playing poker, and drinking a good Old Fashioned with family and close friends.
Beyond being a businessman, Henry was a passionate philanthropist. Since his early 20's, Henry was a member of the Turn of River Volunteer Fire Department, and continued to support his local fire department following his move to Litchfield. As a volunteer fireman in Stamford, Henry would leave the house at all hours to answer the alarm – when asked why, his answer was: "If I don't, who will?" Henry furthered his dedication to service and community as a founding member of the Western Connecticut National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Henry supported various other charities and received numerous recognitions throughout his life.
Henry leaves behind three sons, David H. Baker and wife Monique Shay of Woodbury; Jack B. Baker and his wife Pam of Warren; Peter K. Baker of Southbury; six grandchildren: Kristin Baker, Jennifer Gillotti, Samantha Baker, Ryan Shay, Nicole Baker, Jessica Baker, and four great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Gillotti, Emerson Gillotti, Alida Kusack, and Elodie Shay.
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