Mary Wade Family

Obituary

MRS. S. BAKER

The death occurred in a private hospital in Wagga last night of a very old and highly respected resident of Wagga and district, Mrs. Sophia Baker, of Darlow street, Wagga, at the age of 71 years.

Mrs. Baker had been a resident of Wagga, Lake Albert, and Forest Hill for many years. She was the widow of Mr. John Thomas Baker, of Darlow street, Wagga, who predeceased her about two years ago.

Mrs. Baker was twice married, and is survived by two sons, Messrs. Walter Henry Delaney, of Sydney, and James Delaney, of Hornsby; and three daughters, Mrs. Ernest W. Denton, of Rowan, Miss Clara May Delaney, of Melbourne, and Miss Eva Maud Delaney, of Kyeamba

Her first husband was Mr. Denis Delaney, who died in 1892. She is also survived by seven step-sons, Messrs. James Baker, of Rand, John Thomas Baker, of Queensland, David G. Baker, of Gregadoo, William Baker, of Delegate, Francis Baker, of Gregadoo, Edward Baker, Wagga, and Oliver S. Baker, Gumly; and Mrs. Daniel Cooper, Perth, W.A., and Mrs. Charles Bush, Gregadoo (step-daughters) ; also two brothers, Messrs. John and Alfred Brooker, Lake Albert; and three sisters, Mrs. A. Rogers, Wagga, Miss Alice Brooker, Lake Albert, and Miss Ada Brooker, Sydney.

Mrs. Baker had been residing with her daughter, Mrs E. W. Denton, of Rowan, and suffered a long illness. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Brooker, of Lake Albert.

The funeral will move from Mr. J. C. McDonald's premises, Wagga, at 2 p.m. today for the Wagga cemetery.

Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga, NSW : 1911 - 1954) Friday 18 October 1935 p 4 Article