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WALTER LOCKE Obituary

LOCKE, Walter R. Of Canton, formerly of Dorchester and his beloved Forest Hills, passed away peacefully November 1, 2016. He was 81 years old and surrounded by those he loved most. Walter was a proud Marine Corp Veteran and member of the Boston Police Mounted Patrol Unit. After retiring from the Boston Police Department Walter then worked as an employee for the Boston Globe for several years. "Wally" was a devoted and caring husband of 54 years to his beloved Sarah "Sally" P. Locke (Ford) of Canton. Proud and loving father of his four adoring children; Michael Locke and his wife Therese of Norwell, Cheryl Cotugno and her husband Matthew of Dedham, Sandra Mackie and her husband Robert of Canton, Tracey Clogher and her husband Matthew of Canton. Loving brother of his two cherished sisters, Barbara Howard of Norton and D. Jean McManus of Foxboro. Proud grandfather to his 9 doting grandchildren, who will always lovingly remember him as "Papa". Visiting hours in the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman St., CANTON, Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 2-6 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gerard Majella Church, 1860 Washington St., Canton, Monday at 10 AM. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. Donations may be made in Walter's memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association LBDA, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, 2016.

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Franny Turley

November 5, 2016

Dear Sally, Michael, Cheryl, Sandra, Tracey Barbara and Jean,

God bless you all during this sad time. I know in time you will gain comfort in all the great memories shared with Walter. I know his live was blessed with all of you.

Walter was one of the finest men I had the pleasure of knowing. The Turley and Locke families go back fifty plus years. The many vacations and good times we had together with Walter telling his stories and making us all laugh is how the Turleys will always remember him. He was a true gentleman and a true friend.

Rest In Peace my dear friend,
Franny

Marilyn + Brian O'Leary

November 4, 2016

So deeply sorry to hear of your loss. He was such a fun loving guy who always brought a smile to our faces.There was never a dull moment when Walter was around.

Ron Guevin

November 4, 2016

I recall with fondness the many conversations and memories I shared with Wally here at the Globe. Deepest sympathy to Sally, Michael and family

jack geraghty

November 4, 2016

sally i'm sorry and sad to hear of your loss. I will keep you,your husband and family in my thoughts and prayers. jack geraghty

Teresa Peavey & Family

November 3, 2016

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Gerard Majella Church

1860 Washington St, Canton, MA

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