Gladys Baldwin, of Southport, died Monday, July 28, 2014, at the age of 89.
She was born and lived in Newark, N.J. and graduated from Newark Vocational High School with an associates degree in graphic arts. Her early career was in graphic arts and illustration. After marrying Richard, her husband of 63 years, she earned a nursing degree and was a dedicated mother and housewife.
She leaves a daughter, Melody Fogarty, of Southport and son, Richard Scott Baldwin, of Haydenville, Mass. She was a loving grandmother to three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Baldwin made her home in Lake Mohawk, N.J. for 43 years before moving to Southport in 2006 to be closer to her family. She resided at the Dosher Nursing Center for the past 15 months where she had many friends and received loving care. She is greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014, at Peacock – Newnam & White Funeral Home on Howe Street in Southport.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
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