Photo courtesy of Manning-Heffern-O’Neill Funeral Home - Pawtucket
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Age 76
Walter Douglas Needham, 76, of Rumford, died Friday, February 12, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Kelley) Needham. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Catherine Vaudrain and Walter Needham. He spent his childhood years in Wakefield, returning to settle in Pawtucket until moving to Rumford in 2007. A Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Needham served in the US Navy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk. Mr. Needham retired from his position as Deputy State Fire Marshall and Superintendent of Fire Alarms for the City of Pawtucket in 2009 after thirty plus years of service. Walter was formerly the owner/operator of Daniel’s Auto & Radiator of Pawtucket.
He enjoyed golf, gardening and travelling. He valued time spent with family and friends. Besides his wife, Walter leaves his son Timothy Needham of Pawtucket. He was the adored grandfather to Jazmine Needham, Tyra Needham, Michael Barlow, Alexus Silvestre, and Alyssa Russo.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10 AM in Saint Teresa Church, 358 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket.
The burial with military honors will be private. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
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Dearest Kathy , thinking of you on the upcoming anniversary of his passing.. know that you and his family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you. ? Love, Anne Marie
Anne-Marie Goyette
February 10, 2022 | Family
I am so sorry for your loss and I feel badly that I just found out about it. I lovevyou cousin and if I can do anything please let me know.
Vicky Flannery
April 20, 2021 | Lebanon, OH | Family
Kathy and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Walter. He was a wonderful man. I can’t imagine the depth of your loss. Thinking of you. (Nancy Devonis’s sister)
Hope McKiernan
April 14, 2021 | Johns Island, SC | Friend
Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Walt was such a friendly person.
If you need anything, just call me.
Love and Prayers,
Muriel Woodcock
muriel woodcock
February 23, 2021 | Neighbor
Kathy, We are so sorry for your loss. Walter was a great man. Take care our prayers are with you.
Laura and Brian Martins DeCesare
February 18, 2021 | Cumberland, RI | Friend
Kathy and family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers
Donna and Bob Fiske
February 16, 2021 | Middletown, RI | Family
Kathy I'm so sorry for your loss
Eva Fiske
February 16, 2021
Dear Kath and family, in loving memory of Walter. So sorry for your loss, I know how happy he made you. I was blessed to know him. Love you.
Patricia Palmer
February 16, 2021 | Charlotte, NC | Friend
I really appreciate everything Walt has done for me the last 15 years, and especially what he has done for my mom Kathy. A friendship like they shared is rare in life, and I am thankful that they found it in each other. Walt was a stand up guy, and well loved for good reason. He will be missed dearly.
Jeff Barney
February 16, 2021 | San Francisco, CA | Son
