Theresa (Watkins) Baker

Theresa (Watkins) Baker, 81, of Union Beach, passed away, Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Bayshore Health Care, Holmdel.  She was born in Jersey City, resided in Harrison before settling in Union Beach 35 years ago.  She worked as a cashier with Foodtown, Hwy. 36, Hazlet, for 10 years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and knitting.

Theresa was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Baker; her children, Kathleen, Robert P., Michael A., and Adele T.; her siblings, George, Patricia, Robert, William, John and Joan.  She is survived by a loving son and daughter-in-law, Kevin G. and Tammy Baker of Union Beach; a sister, Beatrice in FL; five cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Baker of Union Beach, Chris Baker of Middletown, Kevin Baker of Union Beach, Michael and Theresa; and five precious great grandchildren, Madison and Ava, both of Union Beach, and Emma, Hanna and Michael.  She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. 

There will be no calling hours at the funeral home.  Theresa will be buried Saturday, September 17, 2016, 10AM, at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport.  Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ  07735, was entrusted with the burial arrangements.  You may post a condolence to the Baker family at the funeral home website www.dayfuneralhome.com.