Charlene T.

Baker

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Monday, October 30th from 4:00 P.M. to – 8:00 P.M., in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea,  for Charlene T. Baker who passed away on Monday October 23rd in the peaceful surroundings of her home with her loving family at her side.  She was 79 years of age, and was a beloved daughter of the late Charles J. and Jeanette (Burns) Munzing.

Charlene was a lifelong resident of Chelsea where she attended local schools.

She was married to William Baker and together raised their daughter in Chelsea.

Charlene was passionately devoted to home and family, welcoming 4+ grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

She worked as a barmaid at two local establishments; the "Olde Tymer's", and Dick's Café.  She also works as a nurse's aide for the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home for several years.

She is fondly remembered for her goodhearted nature, keeping her home as a " judgement free zone " welcoming all who would stop by to visit.  She most loved spending time with her grandchildren, home cooking, shopping, the holidays, and gift giving.

Charlene was predeceased by her husband William in 2005, and by several siblings; Robert Burns, Charles Munzing, and Geraldine Sweeney.  She is survived by her sister, Anne Riggione and her aunt, Barbara Dowd.

She was the loving mother of Virginia Hensey of Lynn.  Cherished grandmother of Teresa Baker of Chelsea, Erica Baker of Alabama, Krystle Baker of Gloucester, Tabatha Choquette of Haverhill and her adopted granddaughter, caretaker, and special friend, Aniyyah Medina of Revere.  She was the adoring great-grandmother of Mikhel and Mekhi Collins, Mannix Restor, Jr., Annastasia, Thea, and Cayden Choquette, Elijah, Xiarrah, and Desyre Baker, and she is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.