Ryde Social Heritage Group research the social history of the citizens of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Documenting their lives, businesses and burial transcriptions.
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Ashey Cemetery

Mr William Arthur (Bill) Baker (RN)

Title: Mr
Forenames: William Arthur (Bill)
Surnames: Baker
Date of Birth: 14/10/1919
Date of Death: 28/11/2004
Burial Date: 07/12/2004
Age at Death Years: 85
Grave Type: Marked
Military Rank: RN
Map Reference Number: RSHG A07
Plot Number: Ashey Cemetery Section G Plot 1081
Grave Description: White marble Celtic cross on 2 tiers with kerbstones and square corner post at foot end, green chippings infill.
Grave Condition: Good
Other Information: Information from Anthony Baker (son of William and Bridget Baker) in August 2011: William was in the Royal Navy for many years and served on HMS Diadem, a battle cruiser, during WW2. He took part in escorting convoys to Russia, D-Day and this was the first British ship to visit Denmark after liberation.
Old Website Grave ID: 9267

Inscription:

Tier 1
WILLIAM ARTHUR BAKER
14.10.1919 - 28.11.2004

Tier 2
SERVED ROYAL NAVY 1940 - 1973
LOVED ALWAYS BY WIFE BRIDGET
AND ALL THE FAMILY

Left hand side
AND HIS WIFE BRIDGET MARY JOSEPHINE
BORN IN GALWAY 9.1.1920 PASSED AWAY 28.4.2009 AGED 89 YEARS

Photographs:

Tony Baker
W & B Baker (contributed by Tony Baker their son)
Photographer: Tony Baker
William Arthur Baker (contributed by Tony Baker his son)
William Arthur Baker (contributed by Tony Baker his son)
William & Bridget Baker on Ryde Esplanade 1948 (contributed by Tony Baker their son)
Rob Cain
W & B Baker July 2018
Photographer: Rob Cain

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