Claude Baker
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Very sad news! Thanks for sharing these photo's and information Paul Sweeney.
And thanks Mister Mike, Anthony, YDKM for your stories.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace Claude
And thanks Mister Mike, Anthony, YDKM for your stories.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in peace Claude
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Like so many before me I can only say that I was shocked and saddened by the news of Claude's passing. I was certainly aware of his continuing back problems, but not of his cancer. To know he was always so pleasant in our messages and so diligent in our business dealings and all the while suffering only further heightens my respect and admiration for the man that I've corresponded with hundreds of times but, alas, never met over nearly two decades. As other posters have noted, Claude allowed the younger version of me to finally match my passion for Elvis with actual product, never failing to notify me of upcoming releases of all kinds and always waiting patiently for me to settle my account. It's eerie and I guess fitting that recently we were "even" in accounts, one of the few times this had occurred in all the years of our dealings. I will look at my collection sadly for a bit, wondering how I'll be able to go on collecting without Claude's monthly messages of opportunity. But soon I will enjoy it all the more knowing that I shared Elvis with such a good man as Claude. My sincere condolences to his family and to all of you that were his friends in person.
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Here I thought I was kind of special with Claude, being able to get a disc from him this week and pay him for it next week. He knew I was good for it and I always was. Apparently, he extended credit to a bunch of us. He really was what a lot of Elvis people are, a genuinely nice person.
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I am very sad because I knew Claude since 1998, and I hoped he would come to see me in France. We talked several times in recent years, despite its big health problems. He also told me about Elvis concerts he had seen before, it was very interesting.
I regularly ask him how he and my last email was two weeks I did not have an answer, but I knew I answered as it was more or less well.
RIP Claude, and my condolences to his family.
christophe from France
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Thanks Paul for all these nice pictures with Claude.
I regularly ask him how he and my last email was two weeks I did not have an answer, but I knew I answered as it was more or less well.
RIP Claude, and my condolences to his family.
christophe from France
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Thanks Paul for all these nice pictures with Claude.
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http://claudemarcoux.com/AvisDeces/Fiche/12606/Claude%20Baker
Please see the details below about the service for Claude this coming Saturday September 10:
At the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, September 2, 2016, at the age of 60 years, died Claude Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker Therese Allard. He lived in Lévis, Holy Redeemer sector. Besides his mother, he is survived by his siblings: André (Lily Trottier), Jean (Anne Vachon) and Nicole (Serge Bibeau); his nephews and nieces: Sonny, Sylvain, Jessika, Karine and Michael; children of her nieces and nephews: Alexander Mathis and Leah; and his brothers-sisters-cousins, other relatives and friend (s).
The family wishes to thank the center of chemotherapy and palliation of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec for their dedication and good care provided.
Please feel free to make a donation to the Fondation Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec (http://www.fondationduchuq.org).
The family will receive at the
Complex Claude Marcoux
1845 Guillaume Couture Blvd.
Lévis, Saint-Romuald sector
Saturday, September 10 at 9:30 am.
A Liturgy of the Word will be held the same day at 12:30 in the chapel of the complex.
http://claudemarcoux.com/AvisDeces/Fiche/12606/Claude%20Baker
For information:
Garneau Thanatologist group
418-839-8823
http://www.groupegarneau.com
Please see the details below about the service for Claude this coming Saturday September 10:
At the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, September 2, 2016, at the age of 60 years, died Claude Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker Therese Allard. He lived in Lévis, Holy Redeemer sector. Besides his mother, he is survived by his siblings: André (Lily Trottier), Jean (Anne Vachon) and Nicole (Serge Bibeau); his nephews and nieces: Sonny, Sylvain, Jessika, Karine and Michael; children of her nieces and nephews: Alexander Mathis and Leah; and his brothers-sisters-cousins, other relatives and friend (s).
The family wishes to thank the center of chemotherapy and palliation of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec for their dedication and good care provided.
Please feel free to make a donation to the Fondation Centre hospitalier universitaire de Québec (http://www.fondationduchuq.org).
The family will receive at the
Complex Claude Marcoux
1845 Guillaume Couture Blvd.
Lévis, Saint-Romuald sector
Saturday, September 10 at 9:30 am.
A Liturgy of the Word will be held the same day at 12:30 in the chapel of the complex.
http://claudemarcoux.com/AvisDeces/Fiche/12606/Claude%20Baker
For information:
Garneau Thanatologist group
418-839-8823
http://www.groupegarneau.com
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Rest in peace Claude, he was always super nice to me. Bon voyage mon ami.
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Doggone. Very sorry to hear this news. I can't say more than what's already been expressed so lovingly.
R.I.P. Claude.
R.I.P. Claude.
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I wore two things today in honour of Claude, the tie and my DEA cufflinks, which you cannot see. Pictured with me is another friend of Claude's, Vlado.
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Thanks Paul. Don't know you, other than your posts here, but feel a real kinship with you through Claude.
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Thank very much Paul. You've allowed all of us to be "present" thought separated by many miles. I've specifically been praying for Claude's family and hope that his memory will bring them joy and comfort as they continue life's journey.
rlj
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Thanks for the pictures, Paul. It was indeed a very nice setup. I thought the Elvis picture they selected was quite appropriate. I was hoping to be able to meet you in person and shake your hand but it seems we unfortunately weren't there at the same time. I didn't stay around too long since the only person I really knew was the deceased. Presented my sympathies to Claude's mother (I was glad that she still remembered me and took the time to speak to me about Claude's final months among us). I said my last goodbyes to Claude, signed the guest book, and was on my way (but with a heavy heart). Salut Claude!
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Too bad I missed you. I was there at 10:30 until it was all finished around 2.Mister Mike wrote:Thanks for the pictures, Paul. It was indeed a very nice setup. I thought the Elvis picture they selected was quite appropriate. I was hoping to be able to meet you in person and shake your hand but it seems we unfortunately weren't there at the same time. I didn't stay around too long since the only person I really knew was the deceased. Presented my sympathies to Claude's mother (I was glad that she still remembered me and took the time to speak to me about Claude's final months among us). I said my last goodbyes to Claude, signed the guest book, and was on my way (but with a heavy heart). Salut Claude!
It was good to chat with many old friends and Claude's family.
The service and the priests eulogy after the wake was very moving and emotional. Many of us cried during the selection of songs. All done with just a piano and a priest who had a beautiful baritone. He sang two of the songs. The other 4 were instrumentals. Only Elvis songs.
Amazing Grace
Love Me Tender
I Believe - Sung by priest
Danny Boy
My Way - Sung by priest
American Trilogy
Take care everyone, and for Claude, Adios Mother!
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Very well said, rlj.rlj4ep wrote:Thank very much Paul. You've allowed all of us to be "present" thought separated by many miles. I've specifically been praying for Claude's family and hope that his memory will bring them joy and comfort as they continue life's journey.
rlj
Paul, thank you for all these beautiful photos and posts.
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It's a shame Claude didn't live to see the return of his beloved Nordiques.paulsweeney wrote:
I wore two things today in honour of Claude, the tie and my DEA cufflinks, which you cannot see. Pictured with me is another friend of Claude's, Vlado.
So close this year, but no NHL For Quebec City.
Always Elvis
Anthony
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Thank you for the pictures, Paul, that's very nice to see! Wish we could have been there.
RIP Claude - say hi to Elvis for us.
RIP Claude - say hi to Elvis for us.
Sincerely,
Jamie
(singer/songwriter/performer/self-proclaimed "Elvis geek"/all-around geek)
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Jamie
(singer/songwriter/performer/self-proclaimed "Elvis geek"/all-around geek)
(geek - yeah, you heard me.)
http://www.jamiekelleymusic.com
New CD - ALL ORIGINAL SONGS! Adult Contemporary/Light Rock/Pop/More
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jamiekelley
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Thanks Paul.......................hello from Western Canada (as far West as you can get!).....................thanks for the information about the funeral service, sounded beautiful........yet so sad ............R.I.P. Claude..................
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It’s been 4 years since Claude passed away. I miss him everyday. Such a decent, kind gentleman. The world needs more Claude Baker’s. Rest In Peace mon ami.