Raising money towards Mark Baker’s funeral costs

Our dear friend Mark Baker passed away on 14/1/23 and we would like to raise funds to cover the cost of his funeral.

Most of Oakwood/Chaddesden residents will remember him when he worked at Oakwood Carol’s Fruit and Vegs with his parents and he also ran the greengrocers in Kwik Save many years ago. He then became a postman in Oakwood, often being stopped for a good natter with some of you. He was loving every bit of it and always had few stories to tell with a mischievous smile.

He will be sorely missed especially by his family, close friends and the residents of Oakwood.

Some quotes below from his family/close friends

“Mark was big gentle giant who was much loved by everyone he came in too contact with he always had a big smile and kind words ( and a bag of sweets ) please help his family to give him the best send off possible ❤️‘

Mark Woodward

“Help us raise £5,000 to help Mark’s family with funeral arrangements/memorials for Mark

We tragically lost Mark at the weekend which has come as a shock to us all, he was great friend to many and the news is devastating to his family and friend as it is to us all here at Royal Mail his work family

Mark was well known in Chaddesden / Oakwood, he had the type of personality that you couldn’t help but like, he was a gentle giant with a heart of gold that would do anything for anyone

We would like to support his family at this difficult time in any way we can if you are able to donate in anyway it would be much appreciated

RIP Mark aka Mush ❤️“

Darren Lambert

“When i first met Mark, he instantly treated me like he knows me for years, always making sure i was alright and letting me know of any work related news. He was the first person Ive told outside of family that my partner and i were expecting our 2nd child. The way he beamed with pride for me will always stick to my memories forever.

Cant believe you’re gone. The best ones always get taken early. Fly high mate and be free. Love you Mush!”

Sean Richards

Every penny raised will go towards his funeral costs. Let send him off in the way he truly deserve.

”It’s not goodbye, its See you later’