04/22/2026
Pembroke – Michael Baum, 59, of Pembroke, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Elliot Hospital in Manchester following a lengthy battle with his declining health.
Mike, as he was known to many, was born on January 26, 1967, in Manchester; he was the son of the late Arthur and Simone (Amyot) Baum. He was educated in the local schools and went on to work for most of his life in trucking, most recently with Allenstown Aggregate.
In his younger years Mike enjoyed riding his motorcycle, taking his car to the drag strip, hunting, fishing, camping or staying at the family camp. He was a longtime member of the Suncook Rod and Gun and was in charge of running the fishing derbies for many years which became his favorite activity. He could often be found tinkering in his garage or playing music on his guitar.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Theresa Ann Baum.
He is survived by his only child, Jessica Baum of Pembroke, sisters, Lucille Houle, Marie Gagnon, Denise McFetridge and Doris Anderson and her husband Jim, brother-in-law, Smokey McFetridge as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 5PM-7PM at the Roan Family Funeral Home, 167 Main Street, Pembroke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10AM at St. John the Baptist Church, 10 School Street, Allenstown. Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Allenstown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Suncook Rod and Gun Club, 354 Academy Road, Pembroke, NH 03275 to be used towards future fishing derbies.
Michael was born on January 26th, 1967 and passed away on April 22nd, 2026 at the age of 59