Obituary of Col. Charles Baker

BAKER, Lt. Col. Charles Franklyn At Norcliffe Farm on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Born in Toronto June 10, 1920, Charles Baker was a man of unwavering character, fortitude and charm. He used these attributes to achieve success in his military career, business life and in his pursuit of his passion - horses. He was also a devoted husband and always put his family first. He will be missed by a great many, but his achievements and legacy will live on. He is survived by his children Susanne (Bobby) Young, Charles Baker III and was married to the late Susanne Gaby Baker. Founder and President, Ontario Outdoor Advertising, Ltd. and Airport Advertising V.I.P. Ltd. 1949 - held the advertising franchise for all Canadian air terminals from the Department of Transport. Chairman, Senior Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Committee: The Ontario Jockey Club and subsidiaries; The Fort Erie Jockey Club Ltd.; Greenwood Racing Club Ltd. 1973-93. Director of Holt Renfrew and Co. Ltd.; The Quaker Oats Co. of Canada Ltd.; Ritz Carlton Hotel Co. of Montreal Ltd.; The Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America; AGF Special Fund Limited. President, Director and Member of The Executive Committee of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Member of The Board of Trustees of The Govenor General's Horse Guards. Steward, The Jockey Club of Canada. Member, The Jockey Club, New York. Inductee the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 1993. Member of Canada's International Equestrian Team 1948-60; Chef d'Equipe of Canada's Olympic Team; Bronze medal 1956 (Olympics); Gold Medal 1959 Pan-American Games. Honorable Mention Rome Olympics 1960. Canadian Armoured Corps, Governor General's Horse Guards, 1940, overseas as Lieutenant; served in Italy, France, Belgium and Holland. Twice wounded, three times mentioned in dispatches; demobilized in 1945 and retired as Lt. Colonel. A graveside service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Followed by a reception at Norcliffe Farm, 13700 Dufferin Street, King City at two o'clock. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.