SCARBOROUGH, MAINE: Richard Earl Baker, Sr. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Gosnell Hospice Center in Scarborough, Maine with his family by his side. He was born in Portland, Maine on March 15, 1940, to George Olmstead Baker and Marion Thelma (Clark) Baker. He grew up in Falmouth, Maine and attended schools there. He enlisted in United States Army August 15, 1958, and served proudly for 6 years. He was employed by the Metro Bus Company driving for several years and later became Chief Dispatcher. He retired in 2005. He enjoyed hunting for many years for deer and moose as well as fishing on the ocean. He met his wife, Jane. They married and had two sons, Richard E. Baker, Jr. and Robert E. Baker for which he has very been proud. He was a member of The Saint Andrews Scottish Society of Maine; The Maine Historical Society and The New England Historical Genealogical Society. He and Jane traveled to Scotland and England and visited many famous churches and castles. He loved wearing his kilt and looked quite well in all his Scottish attire. He was everyone's best friend. He was predeceased by his parents; his infant daughter, Susan Jane Baker; his brothers: Howard W. Baker; George O. Baker, Jr; Harry L. Baker and Sisters: Georgiannna O. Wickham; Barbara O. Landean; Helen Ruth Brening, Dorothy A. Lewis; and Frances G. Grubb He is survived by his wife of 58 years (Jane A.(Sargent) Baker of Portland, Maine; son, Richard E. Baker, Jr. and wife, Elizabeth of Charlotte, Maine and Otisfield, Maine and son, Robert E. Baker of Portland, Maine; Grandaughters: Sarah J. Baker and Heather R. Baker; Great Grandaughter; Gwenevere R. Ruane. Brothers: George Robert (Bobby) and wife Sandy of Michigan; John C. Baker and wife Jean of Westbrook; Arthur W. Baker of Florida; and Sister Margaret (Peggy) A. Allen and husband Percy of Nevada. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.