Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Jun 9, 1943 - May 22, 2023
Walter you were such a kind soul your presence will be forever missed. I will miss coming over and seeing your smile sitting on the porch. It’s heart breaking that you passed. You will be missed. Sarah and Garrett ❤
Sarah Hamparian
June 01, 2023 | Hudson, MA | Friend
Nancy - Bette and I are saddened by the news of Walter's passing but know we all have fond memories of Walter and You from our time at Yellowstone Campground. Our prayers are with you and may Walter rest in peace.
Benjamin Parker
June 01, 2023 | Worcester, MA | Friend
I will miss you forever Dad.
I Love you Shelly
Shelly Erickson
May 25, 2023 | Lunenburg, MA | Daughter
Omg Nancy and family we are sooo sorry to hear this. My heart is broken. Walter was such a great guy, god bless to you and the family and may Walter rest in peace.
Love your old neighbors
Kerry & Roger
Kerry Laraba
May 24, 2023 | Clinton, MA
So very sorry Nancy!
Diane Lucht
May 23, 2023
CLINTON
Walter R. Erickson, Jr., “Gee,” 79, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves his wife of 40 years, Nancy (Chiamis) Erickson; a daughter, Shelly Erickson of Lunenburg; a step-daughter, Kerrianne and her husband, Robert Gemma, of Clinton; a sister, Annemarie and her husband Don Rouleau, of Fitchburg; nine grandchildren: Tori, Emily, Bobby, Isabel, Maddie, Calleigh, Lucy, Julie and Jamie; two nieces and one nephew. He was predeceased by his two sons, Robert and Scott Erickson, his two step-daughters, Patricia and Melissa Battisti, his brother, Richard Erickson, and his beloved dog, Ace.
Walter was born and raised in Fitchburg, son of the late Walter R. and Anna (DiNinno) Erickson. He was a graduate of Fitchburg High School, Class of 1962, and a long-time resident of Clinton.
For 26 years until its closing, he worked as a machinist at the former James River Paper Co., Fitchburg. He then founded Breakaway Billiards, Clinton, with his good friend, Thomas Vitone, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 2000.
Upon retirement, he enjoyed cruising, and also spent many happy days at his summer place in Wells, Maine. An avid golfer, hunter and coin collector, he was also an enthusiastic New England Patriots Fan. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and playing chauffeur to his grandchildren and their friends. He looked forward to his daily trips to Hannaford.
Per Walter’s request, burial services are private and under the direction of McNally & Watson Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Erickson residence at 155 Cedar St., Clinton from 4:00-9:00 pm on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
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