Resident of the Month: Tom Baker
This month, we are proud to celebrate Tom Baker as our Resident of the Month! Tom has lived a wonderful
and interesting life filled with family, friendship, dancing, travel, and plenty of memorable moments.
Originally from New Jersey, Tom spent his career as a salesman for International Paper, traveling
throughout New Jersey and New York. When he wasn’t working, Tom treasured time with his wife, Margaret,
and their three children. Today, his family has grown to include 12 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren, giving him an incredible family legacy to be proud of.

After Margaret passed away, Tom met June G. from the Bronx at a bereavement support group in 1993.
What began as a friendship blossomed into a beautiful relationship centered around companionship and
their shared love of dancing. Tom and June took dancing lessons together and enjoyed going out dancing
five to six nights a week!

In 1994, while visiting family in Florida, Tom discovered a home he loved on a golf course. Although he
wasn’t an avid golfer, he knew he had found a place he could call home. His journey eventually brought him
to Port St. Lucie, and later to The Goldton at Stuart, where he is now proud to call home.
When Tom was asked if he had lived a good life, his answer was simple and heartfelt: “I was fortunate.
Everyone has regrets, but as Sinatra sings, ‘I Did It My Way.’”

Tom’s story is one of family, resilience, friendship, adventure, and living life on his own terms. We are
honored to celebrate Tom and all the wonderful experiences that have made him the remarkable person he
is today.

Congratulations, Tom Baker, on being our Resident of the Month!