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Clifford Walker Obituary

Walker, Clifford C.
Clifford Clarke Walker, 87, of Newtown, died November 29, after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong Newtown resident, he was born on May 31, 1927, to Edna Pearl (Canfield) and Clarke Skidmore Walker. Cliff was a 1945 graduate of Hawley School. He then graduated in 1949 from the University of Bridgeport with an Associate of Arts Degree. Mr. Walker also graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the UCONN School of Pharmacy. He worked at Fairfield Hills Hospital in Newtown as Director of Pharmacy for 38 years from 1954 - 1992.
An avid railroad enthusiast, he loved and was known for his meticulously detailed HO gauge train layout. He was a member of Newtown Congregational Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marie (Ferris) Walker; his three children, daughter Darlene and her husband Andy Spencer, son Dale and his wife Carol Walker, daughter Linda and her husband Steven Uhde; and his three grandchildren, Karla Sypek, Jeffrey Spencer and Adam Uhde.
The family is grateful for the help and support of Visiting Angels and Regional Hospice. Calling hours will be from 4-7pm, Tuesday, December 2, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown. Funeral Services will be held at Honan Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 3, at 11am. Interment at Newtown Village Cemetery will follow. Memorial Donations may be made to Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, Newtown, CT 06470 or Praxair Cancer Center, 95 Locust Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810. To leave an online condolence visit www.honanfh.com

Published by Danbury News Times on Dec. 1, 2014.
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my old friend Cliff,











I had known him from child hood and from the State hospital

Robert Hawley

December 2, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss,& hope all of your great memories stay close to your heart & help you & your family through this time...

Chris & Renae Ruggiero

December 2, 2014

I was so saddened to read of Cliff's passing as we were such good and professional friends for many years. He abilities as a pharmacist was a key to the success of Fairfield Hospital for so many years. My condolences to Marie and her family.

Donald Evans, M.D.

December 1, 2014

Cliff was a man of rare courage and infinite good humor. We and all who knew him will miss him dearly. We are so sorry for your loss.

Maureen and Tom Armstrong

December 1, 2014

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

With love and sympathy,

The Uhde Family

December 1, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss

Rich and Angie Ruggiero

November 30, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss, may your cherished memories give you strength to get through this difficult time.

Rich and Angie Ruggiero

November 30, 2014

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