Canton – Aubrey (A.P.) Baker, 88, passed away February 7, 2016 at Red Oaks Assisted Living in Canton. He was born February 3, 1928 to Berniece Baker Lockard and raised in Astoria by his grandparents David and Ida Baker. He married Mary Louise Van Horn March 17, 1946.

 

His wife and grandson preceded him in death.

 

Aubrey is survived by three children, Audrey Brown of Las Vegas, NV, Steve (Nancy) Baker of Waterloo, IL, and Ted (Dorri) Baker of Norris, IL; four grandchildren, Michael Brown, Jeremy Baker, Nathan Baker, and Staci Baker; and his pride and joy great grand-daughter Aubrey Elizabeth Baker. His extended family includes sister in law Lilly Steele and half brother Gene (Connie) Lockard.

 

Aubrey was a veteran of the U.S.  Army, serving with Military Police in the Philippines. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Canton and American Legion.

 

Cremation will be handled by Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton, and no services are planned per his request. He has requested any memorials be made to Meals on Wheels.