Baker, Judy Frances (Jongsma) – A beautiful and sensitive soul left us on Sunday, September 15, at Bethell House Hospice in Inglewood, Ont., after living with cancer for many years. Judy, 63, was the loving wife of Jim Baker; mother to Nicole (Tony Baker), Karen and Melissa MacAdam; step-mother to Daniel and Matthew; and Oma to Tobias. She had a ready smile and a warm manner, which just barely camouflaged an iron will and a strong spirit. She approached her battle with cancer as she did most things in her life, bravely and head-on, while freely acknowledging her fear of illness and infirmity. After her diagnosis, our family was fortunate to have nine years together, filled with laughter, tears, celebration, and in the end, quiet moments of togetherness in which to say goodbye. Judy was intensely creative, and leaves a legacy of craftsmanship: handmade blankets, sweaters, hats, scarves and paintings – warm, cozy and beautiful things that will bring us much comfort in the days ahead. She made amazing flower arrangements. She was constantly giving things away, to people she knew with new babies, or to strangers she met on various crafting websites. She will be terribly missed, by all who knew and loved her. Judy is survived by her mother, Henny Jongsma, and siblings Sid (Heather) Jongsma and Dulyn (George) Kamminga. She was aunt to Robert, Kevin, Steven, Adam, Kenny, Kaitlyn, Michael and Luke. She was predeceased by her father, Robert Jongsma and brother Hank Jongsma. The family received friends at the Butcher Family Funeral Home, 5399 Main St. S., Erin, Ont., on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 7-9 pm. A funeral service was held at Georgetown Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills, or Bethell House Hospice in Inglewood.
