Staff
Thomas E. Baldwin (1913 - 2004) born in Arcadia, Florida, he graduated from Vero Beach High School and the McAllister College of Mortuary Science at New York City. He was a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, first being licensed in Florida in 1932. Later in his career, he helped establish Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society. He was respected by his peers, cherished by his family, served as President of the Florida Funeral Directors Association, and was an inspiration to us all.
Ruth Anne Yeats has been a Florida Funeral Director since 1992. A native Floridian, having graduated from South Broward High School, Hollywood and Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science, Atlanta, GA. Ruth Anne is the chair for Relay for Life, signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society, a member in the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador and member of Smyrna's Active Leaders for Tomorrow (SALT). She is also on the Board of Directors for the Florida, Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association.
Evans P. Baldwin an eighth generation Floridian, graduated from Winter Park High School and the University of Central Florida with a Bachelors Degree in Finance. Evans has worked in the death care industry since 2001 and serves as the Society's Family Services Director. He is an active member of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador, and Smyrna Yacht Club and First United Methodist Church of Winter Park.
Anna Stilloe-Weide serves the Baldwin Brothers team as a planning Consultant. Anna has lived in Central Florida since 1989. She previously worked with Observer Newspaper, New Smyrna Beach and owned and operated Parcel Pack & Ship and Sun Pharmacy Restaurant. Anna is currently serving as the President-Elect of the New Smyrna Beach Rotary 2010-2011, and as an Ambassador with Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce. She is also an affiliate with New Smyrna Beach Board of Realtors and serving on many committees'.
James R Baldwin has been a Florida funeral Director since 1976 and owner of Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society since 1980. He graduated from Winter Park High School and Miami-Dade College Mortuary Science. He is a Past Master of New Smyrna Masonic Lodge, past president of The Rotary Club of New Smyrna Beach, and a member of St Peter the Fisherman Episcopal Church. He is active in the Bahia Shrine Drum & Bugle Corps is a Florida Master Naturalist. Jim is a Certified Life Tribute Celebrant.
Dee Tipton serves Baldwin Brothers' families as a Planning Consultant. She is a native of Tennessee, but moved to Florida in 1973. She loves helping others, including nurturing her own children, working as a volunteer in her church, assisting the elderly and she often provides transportation and meals for the sick. She loves to take photographs and belongs to the Southeast Volusia Camera Club. Dee makes it her business to create an enduring friend of each family she serves.
Erika M. Baldwin was a founder of Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Homes of Orlando. She graduated from Miami Central High School and University Central Florida. She is former director of Medical Records at Winter Park Hospital and was an adjunct professor of anatomy at University of Central Florida College of Health Sciences. She belongs to the Junior League of Orlando/Winter Park, the Council of 101, and the First Congregational Church of Winter Park. She joined Baldwin Brothers in 1980 as a Planning Consultant.
Richard O. Baldwin has been a Florida Funeral Director since 1972 an owner of Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society since 1980. A native Floridian, a graduate of Winter Park High School, Miami-Dade College of Mortuary Science, and the University of Central Florida. He is past President of the Florida Funeral Directors Association and member of Smyrna Yacht Club, Orlando Bahia Temple, and First United Methodist Church of Winter Park. He is secretary of the DePugh Nursing Home.
Raymond C. Knopke serves as a Planning Consultant and is a member of Baldwin Brothers Cremation Society's Board of Directors. A native Floridian, he graduated from Berkeley Preparatory School at Temple Terrace and University of South Florida College of Accountancy at Tampa. He is a former owner of Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery of Tampa, later served as President of the Neptune Society of Northern California, and is a past President of the Florida Cemetery Association.
Michelle A. Canerot serves as a Financial Consultant. She graduated from Loyola University of New Orleans with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and holds a CPA certificate. She has worked in the funeral industry for over 15 years, serving in various functions from CFO to Internal Auditor.