The people of Camillus are very sad after the death of Michael T. Baker, who was 66 years old. He died last week in a tragic incident at his longtime home on Mason Drive, and his neighbors are heartbroken.
Firefighters came after someone saw smoke coming from a front window, but officials said Michael had already died before they arrived. No foul play is suspected.
Neighbors remember Michael not for how he died, but for the gentle way he lived. He was the warm smile on a slow morning, the quiet wave from across the yard, and a man who mostly kept to himself but still cared about the people around him. They say he enjoyed simple things and brought a feeling of calm to those he met.
Now, his absence is deeply felt on Mason Drive. People still slow down or pause when they walk past his home, thinking about him.
Friends and loved ones hold onto small memories of Michael—his kindness, his daily routines, and his soft presence that made the neighborhood feel safe.
Michael T. Baker will always be remembered and deeply missed.
