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GRAHAM BAKER
Graham of Park City, Utah, USA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on 23rd February, aged 76, following complications relating to pancreatic cancer.
Born and raised in Bideford and educated at Bideford Grammar School, Graham was a talented rugby and cricket player. He went on to play rugby for Sheffield University, the English Universities team, Southampton Trojans, Hampshire, and captained the Brussels British Rugby Club.
Graham was a chemical engineer and a qualified accountant and he had a long and distinguished international career with Exxon Mobil, serving as Financial Operations Controller. After retiring he joined the Board of Trimac transportation.
He was a keen golfer and skier and for the past couple of years was President of Park Meadow Golf Club, Park City. He also enjoyed Westward Ho! and returned every August with his family.
He was a devoted husband to Janet, an adoring father to Sarah and Christopher and father in law to Branon and Meredith and a proud grandfather to Elise, Samantha, Pierce, Hartley and Baker. He was also a much loved brother and uncle.
A celebration of his life will be held in Park City, USA, on 28th March.
Offering our deepest condolences to Janet Sarah and Christopher and extended family on the passing of Graham.
He was a wonderful man with a very generous heart.
I had the pleasure of working with Graham while I was at Trimac and he was incredibly kind and funny. He was so very generous with his time when it came to meeting with me and answering my questions. A true gentlemen who I remember fondly. I am so sorry for your loss.