Millbury – Ronald C. “Butch” Baker, 80, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester and Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home with his family Friday, March 2, 2018.
Butch was born in Worcester, a son of the late Dorothy (LaBuff) Baillargeon, and he attended Worcester schools.
He worked as truck driver for various companies, but for the last 30 years for Redstar Express, where he was also a former road steward until he retired in 1995.
Butch was the founder and president of the 10-20 Club, a member of Golden Glove Boxing, the Question Marks, Teamster’s Union and also a deputy sheriff for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and a friend to many who had a deep love for family and friends and will forever be remembered as a true “LEGEND.”
Butch is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 30 years, Stephanie A. (Strickland) Baker; eight sons, Raymond Smith of Worcester, Robert Baillargeon and his wife Cherrise of Charlton, Richard Baker of Worcester, Daniel Baker of Spencer, Chad Baker and his wife Danielle of Worcester, Brian Baker and his wife Michelle of Worcester, Anthony Frongillo of Millbury and Clayton Baker and his wife Meagan of Auburn; two daughters, Heather Scirpoli of West Boylston and Tiffany Baker of New York; a sister, Mildred Mercon of Manchester, N.H.; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Warren Baker, Harold Baillargeon Jr., and Robert Baillargeon, and two sisters, Winifred Baillargeon and Carolyn Hanley.
Services for Butch will be held Friday, March 9, from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in St. Brigid’s Church, 59 Main St., Millbury. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Butch’s family Thursday, March 8, from 4-7 p.m., in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To share your thoughts, memories or prayers with Butch’s family, please visit his personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com.
