Obituary of Monica Francisca Maria Baker

Monica Francisca Baker (Visser) of London in her 75th year, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Loving partner of Chris Allinson, dear mother of Paul Baker, Christine Cattrysse, Catherine Baker, Melanie Eskildsen and her husband Erik, Angela Baker and Stephanie Meiller and her husband Jacob.

Loved by her Grandchildren Simon, Kadence, Everett, Violet, Finn, Alayna and Aubrey.

Sister to Birgitta Wilson and husband Chris, Laura Visser, Norbert Visser and his wife Wendy, Ed Visser and his wife Kim, predeceased by her brother Ron Visser. Will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews.

Monica was born in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands. Her Father was Rev Anthony Visser from the Netherlands. Her Mother was Edeltraut Schaumann from Germany.

Monica’s family Immigrated to Canada in 1959. Monica raised her family of 6 children in Mt Brydges, ON. In 1995, Monica moved to London, ON to pursue a career as a PSW and retired in 2013. Monica was a loving Mother and Oma (grandmother) first. Her interests included reading Dutch and German books (she was fluent in 4 languages), outdoor photography and travel – her recent destinations included: Cuba, Vancouver Island, France, Luxemburg, Germany, Holland, Italy (loved Venice), Austria, Switzerland and back to the family house in Althuette in Germany, near Stuttgart.

Rest in Peace dearest Monica