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WILLIAM FRASER WALKER

1944 - 2022

WILLIAM FRASER WALKER obituary, 1944-2022, Markham, ON

BORN

1944

DIED

2022

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Dixon-Garland Funeral Home

166 Main Street North

Markham, Ontario

WILLIAM WALKER Obituary

WALKER, WILLIAM FRASER July 4, 1944 - February 20, 2022 On Sunday, February 20, 2022, William Fraser Walker (Bill) passed away while in Markham Stouffville Hospital at the age of 77 after a long illness. Bill was a well-known auctioneer throughout Canada and the US where he sold and managed sales of livestock, art, and wholesale car auctions. Bill was a good friend and mentor to many in the business. In his spare time he was an avid genealogist, Past President of Markham Agricultural Society and a member of Markham Union Masonic lodge. He was predeceased by his father, William J. Walker and his mother, Marjorie Walker. He is survived by his brother, Bruce Walker (Deidra) of Lindsay, his nephew Bradley Walker and (Alison) of Sudbury and his niece Kelly Dayment and (Wesley) of Woodville. He will be greatly missed by his great-nieces and nephews Henry, Elizabeth, William, Keira and Declan. There will be a private family funeral with interment in Stouffville Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dixon-Garland Funeral Home in Markham. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Markham Stouffville Hospital would be appreciated. Donations or expressions of sympathy may be made through the Dixon-Garland Funeral Home web site.

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Published by Toronto Star on Feb. 26, 2022.

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les brittan

May 25, 2023

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing, had the pleasure of working alongside him at the car auctions in Oshawa, Great guy to listen to, a gentleman, on and off the auction floor.

Linda Cowan

July 31, 2022

Sympathy from your relatives in Scotland. We have only just heard of Bill's death.

Dave and Leslie Christie

March 3, 2022

We will greatly miss Bill's smile, keen sense of humor,and his stories... a master storey teller. A true gentleman

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Barb an Cam Milburn-Clarke

March 1, 2022

Bill Walker was a soft spoken individual who loved all the finer things in life. His heart was big, his laugher an smile, unique to him. He was a man who listened before he spoke. Bill an amazing man, both professionally an in everyday life. He attended our wedding many years ago. Bill's life was cut too short too young to say goodbye. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Barb an Cam Milburn-Clarke

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166 Main Street North, Markham, ON L3P 1Y3