Godfrey Phipps Baker

Godfrey Phipps, born September 25, 1863, who never married and became a veterinary surgeon in Togo, Saskatchewan. An obituary was published in a Public Health Journal in July 1952. "Dr. Godfrey P. Baker, Togo, Saskatchewan. Dr. Baker, one of the earliest settlers in the Togo district passed away on November 15, 1951 at the age of 88 years. He was the son of Godfrey P. Baker, one time post master of Bytown and Ottawa. He graduated from McGill Veterinary College in 1896, and came west the same year, where he practised at Binscarth and Russell, Manitoba. In 1900, he came to Togo and practised there since that time. He was keenly interested in all phases of agriculture and was considered a good stock judge. He was a member of the Saskatchewan Veterinary Association, and made a life member in 1945. Funeral service which was attended by many was held in the Anglican Church Tuesday afternoon, with Rev. P. S. C. Bates of Kamsack officiating. Interment was made in the Togo Cemetery. During the last years, Dr. Baker made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scoville of Togo, Sask."