Drew Baker

Drew Scott Baker of Brewer, Maine, an accomplished young man, passed away tragically on October 28, 2023, at the age of 24, leaving a lasting mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. Drew was born on February 11, 1999.

Drew Baker was a remarkable individual who lived life with an incredible passion and a wide range of interests. He had an uncanny ability to find joy in every moment, and his passion for life was truly amazing. Drew's hobbies were as diverse as they come; he loved playing cornhole, cruising on his motorcycle, going hunting and fishing, teeing off on the golf course, hitting the ice in a hockey game, testing his luck at poker, exploring new places, and socializing with friends. Drew had a unique talent for making connections, both in his professional and personal life. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and turn them into friends.

Drew's journey began in Bangor, Maine, but his family soon moved to Brewer, where he truly started to shine. His passion for sports became evident at a young age as he played Travel Soccer, Travel Hockey, and Little League Baseball. As he moved on to Brewer High School, his athletic skills continued to shine. He was a three-sport athlete in his freshman and sophomore years, juggling baseball, hockey, and soccer. However, he decided to narrow his focus to soccer and hockey in his junior year, where his leadership qualities became apparent. By the time he reached his senior year, his classmates and coaches recognized his exceptional qualities, naming him team captain for both hockey and soccer.

But Drew's journey didn't stop on the field; he was a hard worker and a go-getter in all aspects of his life. He started his early working days at his uncle's service station, pumping gas, and later moved on to Brewer's Paradis grocery store. During his high school years, Drew developed an interest in welding, which would become the foundation of his career. He kicked off his welding career at Cianbro Construction, where he tackled welding tasks high up in the wind towers of Illinois. After several trips to Illinois, Drew decided to apply his welding skills closer to home and joined the Cianbro team at Bath Iron Works, a shipyard where he continued his welding journey. His path then led him to Westmore, where he took on the challenge of welding oil tanks. While working as a subcontractor for Johnson's Precision Welding, Drew ventured into the business side of welding and fabrication. Under the guidance of Matt Johnson, he learned the ropes of bidding on projects and securing contracts, setting the stage for his entrepreneurial ventures.

Drew was a young entrepreneur, serving as the President and CEO of numerous successful businesses, including DB’s Mobile Welding and Fabrication LLC, Baker Real Estate LLC, DB’s Financial Services, DB’s Property Management, DB’s Ace of Hearts, and Iconic Cornhole.

Drew was not just a hard worker; he was also a fierce competitor in all his pursuits, whether it was welding, cornhole, golf, marksmanship, hunting, or entrepreneurship. He had a huge desire to be the best and was willing to put in the extra effort to be the best. Drew's legacy lives on as a shining example of a life lived with passion, a solid commitment to excellence, and a charismatic personality that continues to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Drew’s Life Mottos: “Never Give Up” & “Sink or Swim”

Drew is survived by his loving family, including his mother, Michele Graves and Rick; his father, Randy Baker and Beth; his sister, Kristy Baker and Bill; his brother, Trey Baker and Camas; his stepsiblings, Kylie, Preston, and Maximus; his nephew, Mason,; his grandfather, Don Pete; and his aunts and uncles, Kevin, Lisa, Rick and Faith, Rob and Amy, Ryan and Jennifer. He also had several cousins, including Nicole, Adam, Nathan, Rachel, Samantha, Chase, Lindsey, Landon, Zachary, Rece, Emily, and Rebecca, who were an important part of his extended family.

Drew was predeceased by his Grandfather Richard C. Baker Jr., Grandmother Sueann Grass, and Step-Grandfather Pete Grass.

Drew leaves behind friends that are too numerous to count. Their impact on his life was as deep as his was on theirs. Here are some quotes from a few of his Friends and Family:

"Hardest working 24-year-old I’ve ever met."
"In my entire life, I have never lost someone that meant so much to me, and to be honest, I have never felt grief like this."
"For being so young, Drew had life figured out."
"Thank you for always being there for my family and me."
"You will be missed beyond measure."
"Heartbroken and at a loss for words. Life is so unfair. Keep chasing your dreams."
"I will always cherish all those moments on and off the ice with you."
"You set yourself up to conquer the world."
"Drew Baker, you will be missed by so many people."
"Drew Baker, you were so fun to be around, going to miss you on the boards."
"You have welded an imprint on everyone that knew you."
"The Baker family epitomizes the great people this game has allowed me to meet."
"Drew, I remember the first time I met you – I wanted to be just like you."
“Good men who stand up for what they believe are increasingly harder to find in today’s world, and you were a shining example of being that, and already at such a young age.”
Drew Baker's bright spirit, boundless energy, and unwavering determination will be cherished and remembered by all who had the privilege of sharing in his extraordinary life. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and an enduring impact on the lives of countless individuals.

Relatives and friends are invited to call 12pm-2pm, Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St, Bangor, Maine, with a celebration of life directly following at High Tide Restaurant, 5 S Main St, Brewer, Maine from 2:00 to 4:00pm.