JAMES EDWIN BAKER II - WINOOSKI - James Edwin Baker II, of Winooski, passed away on Feb. 23, 2015, at Our Lady of Providence in Winooski. He was born Jan. 6, 1928, to James and Katherine Baker. James married Corinne Mae Parizo on Oct. 17, 1953. He proudly served his country in the newly formed United States Air Force, specializing in Airborne Radar, participating in the Berlin Airlift. After his time in the military, he worked for General Electric in the Armament Department and Quality Engineering Division. James volunteered on the Essex Town School District Committees and Holy Family Church Parish Council. He served on the Board of Directors of the General Electric Employees Credit Union. James was a history buff, spending many hours telling his beloved family about his favorite subjects. Left to cherish his memory are his children, the primary reason for his being, James Edwin Baker III, builder/restorer, and spouse, Deborah, Julie Y. Baker Albright, fine artist/homemaker, and spouse, David, Jennifer K. Baker Handy, CPA/homemaker, and spouse, John, and Justin Jefferson Baker, Priest of the Catholic Church; seven grandchildren, Megan and husband, Tyler Mitchell, and Matthew Baker, Wilfred and Maxwell Albright, and Axel, Ariel and Jamil Handy; extended family and many close relatives and friends. James was predeceased by his wife, Corinne Baker; son, Jefferson Pariseau Baker; and sister, Joyce Longe. Visiting hours will be on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Church in Essex. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.lavignefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King School, 60 South Main St., Rutland, VT 05701; or Mount Saint Joseph School, 127 Convent Ave., Rutland, VT 05701.