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Walter Marcoux Obituary
He went to work in 1938 at Heald Machine Corporation as a machinist, and he stayed with them an unprecedented 45 years. A tremendous competitor, he played baseball in the industrial league. Known for his power hitting, he was scouted by the late Joe Cronin of the Boston Red Sox.
Joining the Marine Corp. in 1944, he was assigned to a Dive Bomber Squadron as a gunner. He remained stateside and worked as a fitness instructor until the end of the war.
In 1946, he returned to Heald Machine, was given a Q top security clearance, and repaired sophisticated precision equipment located at Los Alamos National Laboratory, Rocky Flats (a former nuclear weapons facility) and Oak Ridge National Laboratories. Well known in his field, Walter traveled, as a consultant, after his retirement, troubleshooting at the above facilities.
An avid weightlifter and bodybuilder, he won many major bodybuilding titles in local, state and regional competitions and was featured in several bodybuilding publications.
Civically minded throughout his life, in 1983 he became a volunteer for the Worcester Police Department. At the Police Department he provided tours and talks on the ramifications of drug abuse to almost 13,000 children and adults. He started a Neighborhood Crime Watch Program and was instrumental in eradicating a serious drug problem in the area. Recognized for his exemplary service, he was awarded a Gold Shield in 2005 by the Worcester Police Department.
He is survived by his children, Carol Lauzier of Mansfield, Walter and his wife Maureen of Marco Island, FL, Earl and his wife Sharon of Ft. Myers, FL and Dennis and his wife Jackie of Worcester. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held Tuesday, October 14 from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Loreto Church, 37 Massasoit Rd. Interment will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Worcester Police Department, 9-11 Lincoln Square, Worcester, MA 01608. For directions and online condolences please visit
www.callahanfay.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Marcoux
Larry and Joyce Crain
October 14, 2008
Dear Wally and Maureen,
We are so sorry for your loss. I know your dad was fondly remebered by both of you. You have our heartfelt sympathy in this trying time. Love you.
Dolly and Mindy Labrecque
October 14, 2008
Walter was a very dear friend of mine and will be missed very much by both my daughter and I. He was the kindest person I have ever known. May God be with him and may he rest in peace.
Maria Hayden
October 13, 2008
Walter,
Sorry for your loss. He is in a better place.
Maria Hayden (Marco Island, FL)
Christine Curtis
October 13, 2008
To Walters family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have the greatest memories of Doris & Walter when I was growing up and lived next door to them. In later years after I married we stayed in touch and it was as if time never moved. Your Dad was one of a kind, the best kind. My prayers are with you all.
Christine (Petrone) Curtis
Members and staff CLUMC
October 13, 2008
We are praying for your family as you gather to celebrate your dad's life. May you be blessed by all the fond memories of your dad's life.
Katie O'Leary
October 12, 2008
To Walter's family, I am very sorry. Walter was a very nice man and i will miss him. Katie (Worcester, Mass)
Angelo Leone
October 12, 2008
As a retired Worcester police officer of 39 years, I am proud to speak of Walter in an honorable way. Over the years, I have observed Walter escorting many tours in the Worcester Police Impact Division.
He did not hold back any consequences about violence and drug use to the children and adults as well. Some of the humorous moments are when Walter showed blown up photographs of results of people involved with drugs and violence. At times, a person would faint from the gore photographs displayed. We would comment in a humorous way, ?There goes another one?
We, in the Impact Division would always listen to Walter about his experiences and wisdom in life which were many. Everyone in the Worcester Police Department will miss him.
Hank Leone
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