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Robert Walker Obituary

Suddenly of Melrose, passed away on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2007, at the age of 77. Husband of 52 years to Carolyn G. (Williams) Walker. Father of Cheryl A. Bromander & her husband Thomas of Andover, Robert M. Jr. & his wife Diane of Billerica, Michael F., John E. & his wife Candice, Paul R. & his wife Susan, Mark J. & his wife Kim all of Tewksbury and the late Judith E. Walker. Brother of Mildred Horne of Dorchester. Grandfather of Ryan & Evan, Sarah & Christopher, Paige & Emily and Marissa. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Thursday Nov. 15th at 8AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose, at 9AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Wed. 4-8PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. US Marine Korean War Veteran, Recipient of Purple Heart, Bronze & Silver Star, Member of Carmen Unions #529 & #589. Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis TN 38105 or Make A Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, 1 Bullfinch Pl. 2nd Floor, Boston 02114. For obituary, directions or to sign guest book please visit www.gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2007.

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Paula Stanton

November 13, 2007

Dear Mrs. Walker and Family,
I am just catching up on news online and I am so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Walker's passing....I will forever have the beautiful memory of Mr. Walker's easy and bright smile. I enjoyed seeing you both while regularly taking care of your lawn or, just seeing you driving down Beech Ave. past my parent's house.

I know Mr. Walker and my Dad are catching up, probably telling each other some new jokes and having alot of laughs together.

Just know that my heart aches for all of you. Mr. Walker was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather to his entire family.

I am blessed and honored to have know this warm, loving guy. I will never forget him.

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you at this very difficult time.

Sincerely,
Paula Stanton

Rob and Sue Call

November 13, 2007

Walker Family,
Please know that our sympathy goes out to you. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all during your time of grief. If there is anything that Sue and I can do for you, just let us know.

Mike Casey

November 12, 2007

Mr. Walker,
Sir, I didn't know you but as a fellow Marine, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the USMC in Korea. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

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