Barbara Harward Baker passed at her home in Aberdeen on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. She was 104.

Born in Maryland she was the daughter of the late Winfield Baker Harward, Jr. and Gertrude (Vandegrift) Baker and wife of the late Charles Winfield Baker who passed in 2010.

A home maker and member of Grace United Methodist Church, Mrs. Baker enjoyed gardening and was a long-time member of the Evergreen Garden Club of Harford County. She was a member of the Harford County Republican Women, a volunteer and board member of the Aberdeen Room Museum, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She made friends far and wide and loved entertaining, baking, playing tennis and playing bridge. She loved the Orioles and went to many games, including Mother's Day in 2023, when she was 102.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia V. Baker of Baltimore and grandchildren, Angela Boyd, Raven Baker and Hunter Baker. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by her son, Neal P. Baker in 2008.

Graveside services conducted by Rev. Dr. Braulio Torres will be held on Friday, March 14 at 11:00am at Baker Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Friends of the Aberdeen B&O Train Station, Inc., online: www.aberdeenbostation.org, or by mail: P.O. Box 254, Aberdeen MD 21001.

Barbara Harward Baker

February 16, 1921 - March 04, 2025

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