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This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.
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Brenda Mahone
June 23, 2024
Thinking of you today, Darlene. I will always be grateful that Walter was a part of your life. I miss him, as I know you do. I love you.
Brenda Mahone
June 23, 2022
We miss you Walter. I’m still grateful for your kindness and your sense of humor.
brenda mahone
June 28, 2012
You are still missed so much, Walter.
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Brenda Mahone
January 1, 2012
Thinking of you and Walter on his birthday, Darlene. I love you. And I'm one of the many people who still miss Walter.
Frances Whealton
June 28, 2010
Walter, you made Darlene so happy. I know she cherished every minute with you. I remember that wonderful sense of humor so well. Periodically, let her know you are watching over her.
Darlene Smithwick
June 28, 2010
I miss you, my love!
Brenda Mahone
June 26, 2010
We miss you, Walter. I'll never forget your sensitivity and thoughtfulness at a difficult time for me.
Linda and Cecil King
January 2, 2010
Darlene, we know that you are thinking of Walter on his birthday today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and our hope is that the good memories of your time together will bring more smiles to you then tears. We love you very much!
August 4, 2009
JANE CADE
July 3, 2009
DARLENE, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF WALTER. I KNOW YOU TWO HAD A GOOD LIFE TOGETHER. I DIDN'T KNOW HIM TO WELL BUT I DID KNOW HE WAS GOOD FOR YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GUIDE YOU IN THE DAYS TO COME. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.
LOVE YOU
AUNT JANE
Brenda Mahone
July 1, 2009
Darlene, we will all miss Walter. I am grateful to have known him, and grateful for how happy he made you. I love you very much, and am always here if you need anything. Don't hesitate to call.
Paul MacPherson
July 1, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Walter's passing. I have many memories of working with Walter at Keenan and at PM Transport. We have lost a great guy. Darlene, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Johnson - Lawrence Transportation
June 30, 2009
I send you sympathies and condolences. I pray that God wraps his love around you and lifts you up in your time of grief and sorrow. I know Walter will be greatly missed.
Thomas Aylesworth
June 29, 2009
I have so many good memories of Walter. I think one of my favorites is when he rode with me to the Maryland Renaissance Festival. It was just the two of us. Darlene, I think you rode with Peggy and some other friends. Anyway, Walter and I took turns playing our favorite music for each other during the drive. We had such similar tastes in music! I remember he played a French/Canadian folk band that I absolutely loved.
Other memories include his excitement when he showed me the bottle of Smithwick's Ale he found! And the bemused/well-I-guess-I'm-excited-for-you look as he watched us eat sushi with Nathan and Kiera.
Walter was truly one of the nicest and most fun people I've ever met. I can't imagine what you are going through, Darlene, but I hope you realize how lucky we've all been to spend the time we've had with him. And as hard as this is, you've been luckier than any of us, because you've known and loved him best.
Uncle Bob
June 29, 2009
Darlene -- I was saddened by the news of the passing of Walter. I didn't know him well, but I know that you loved him and that he was good for you. My prayer is that the Good Lord will continue to bless you, watch over you and keep you in His loving care. Walter is in good hands now.
June 29, 2009
Darlene, I am so sorry for your loss. I never knew Walter, but I know that he enriched your life greatly, and through Dan I know that he liked everyone and was a wonderful husband and friend. People like that leave the world a better place, and I know that he will live on here through his deeds and memories you shared. I hope that life gives you time to grieve, to remember, to share, to hope, to become stronger, and to chart a clear course to a bright future. I am praying for you.
Laura Parolisi
June 29, 2009
I am so sorry Darlene. Walter was a great guy, and we all loved him. Please let us know if there is anything you need. You are always in our thoughts and our prayers.
Judy Mangialetti
June 29, 2009
Darlene, I love you so much and I loved Walter because he loved you and was good to you. I will/do miss him. He was always so upbeat and kind. I continue to pray for both of you.
Jennifer Pedersen
June 29, 2009
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you so much.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jennifer, Bruce and Kaleb
Dan Mahone
June 29, 2009
Darlene, I'm so sorry about Walter. He was a wonderful, kind & loving person to everyone. I know he's watching over you now & forever. You know we all love you & will miss Walter. Our thought & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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