Cynthia Ann 'Cindy' Baker, 54

CAMBRIDGE - Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Baker, died Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, in her home. She was 54. Born on June 3, 1954 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Harvey R. Travers and June F. Christopher Travers. Cindy was a graduate of Cambridge High School, Class of 1972. Following graduation, she achieved her accreditation becoming an LPN (licensed practical nurse). Cindy had worked at Dorchester General Hospital and various doctors offices. For most of her nursing career she was a traveling home health care nurse. In June of 2007 she ceased work due to health reasons. While her health permitted, Cindy enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, gardening, cooking and baking. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were maternal grandparents, James and Mary Ida Christopher; and paternal grandmother, Naomi Ewell. Surviving is her son, Christopher R. Baker, of Cambridge; cousins, Carol Perry (Pete), Wanda Hurley (Richard), James Valliant, Shelly Collins, Terry Stewart, Robin Rohner, Tina Newnam (David), Shawn Edger, April Edger, Kim James (Eddie), and Caitlin Hicks; a special friend, Lois Baker; and her dog, Tico. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009 at Dorchester Memorial Park. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Thomas W. Hurley. Arrangements are entrusted to Curran-Bromwell Funeral Home, P.A. To send condolences, please visit www.curran-bromwell.com.