Obituary of Shirley Mabel Dutcher

LAKE GEORGE:  Shirley Mabel (Baker) Dutcher, 87, of Lake George, NY went home to be in the arms of her Savior on December 27, 2025.  She was blessed to have passed peacefully in her sleep.

Shirley was born at home on August 3, 1937 to the late Wilbur and Evelyn Baker of Warrensburg.  Shirley had a full life that touched many people.  She was a 4-H leader for 35 years and brought many children to the NY State Fair.  After going back to college for Culinary Arts she added a catering service to her already successful business, “Shirley’s Flower Shop”.

Shirley was an active member of her church, Lake George United Methodist sharing her love of people and many talents with children and adults alike.  Her friends at The Bank Café will miss her weekly chats over coffee.  Shirley made friends wherever she went, including the many friends she made on her annual trip to Florida.  Let’s not forget her famous gingerbread houses.  She will be deeply missed by everyone who loved her.

She is predeceased by her husband Lawrence Scott Dutcher, her parents Wilbur and Evelyn Baker and her loving sister Rose Baker Braley. Also, two great nieces Elizabeth Manjak and Courtney M. Swinton.

Left to cherish Shirley’s memory is her sister Elnora Baker (Martin Manjak); beloved daughter Cathy (Noel) Bourdeau; son Larry Dutcher; grandchildren Corina King, and her son William, Joshua Higgins and his children Rebecca and Michaela.  Her nieces Julia (Stephen) Schill and their children, Evelyn Swinton and her children, and Emily Manjak (Brian Deinhart) and Molly Maniak (Matt Nasca). Her best friend of over 50 years Barbara Mitchell will miss all of their crazy adventures.

The family will have a burial in the spring.

Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online condolences and guest book.