David Walker Sr.
1933 - 2016
David Walker Sr.
1933 - 2016
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BORN
1933
DIED
2016
David Walker Obituary
1933 - 2016 David "Ron" Walker Sr., 83, of Lee, MA, died Saturday August 6, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in Worcester, MA on July 21, 1933, the son of the Late David and Alyce Carrigan Walker. Ron was a proud Marine who served from 1952 1955 during the Korean War. He was proud of the motto "Semper- Fi". He was employed for 32 years at Mead Specialty Paper in South Lee and for the last 20 years for Kindred at Laurel Lake in Lee. He was a member of the Lions Club and the VFW. He enjoyed fishing, loved the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, the Boston Celtics and watching NASCAR. Ron liked going to Michael's Restaurant on Saturday afternoons and Otto's Restaurant on Sunday mornings. He liked scratch tickets, vacations in Puerto Rico and Lake George but most of all spending time with family. Ron was fun loving and some would say he was the life of the party. He had a big heart and a passion for life here on earth. On August 13, 1955, he married the former Norma M. Smachetti, she died on November 29, 2011. He is also predeceased by his brother Wayne. Ron is survived by one son: David R. Walker Jr. and his wife Denise of Lee; two daughters; Diane L. Carroll and her Fiance Charlie of Lee and Denise L. Andre of Lee; One Brother: Jerry Walker and his wife Mary; Nine grandchildren: Jason, Kelly, Melissa, Will, Lauren, Christina, Jacob, Mya and Jayden; five great grandchildren: Michael, Cameron, Mason, Christian and Brett; his nieces and nephew: Karen, Kirk and Kim. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral Services for Ron Walker will be on Friday August 12 th at 10:30 AM at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Friday morning from 8:30 AM until the time of the service. Friends wishing may make donations in his memory to Soldiers On or the Lee High Grid Iron in c/o the Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main Street Lee, MA 01238. If you would like to leave a message of condolence or share pictures please visit our web site at www.kellyfuneralhome.net
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Linda Rathbun
August 13, 2016
Diane and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was
such a happy go lucky man He will be missed Let all of the fun and good times console you Prayers and hugs to you and yours
Kathy Holian
August 11, 2016
Dear Denise, David and family. So sorry to hear about your loss. May your many wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. My sincere condolences
Mike & Louise Brown
August 11, 2016
Dave & Denise, so sorry to here about your father,
thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim kelly
August 10, 2016
Diane,Dave Denise and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss.What a guy !! The world has lost yet another responsible,loving person that we are going to be hard pressed to replace.Our loss is Heavens gain. We'll miss you Ron. Thanks for all the good memories. Pat and Jim Kelly
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Jean Piacquadio-Stone
August 10, 2016
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Walker family, your Dad always had a smile on his face.
August 10, 2016
Dave and Family - So sorry for your loss. Wendy and I will keep you, Denise and your family in our thoughts and prayers. It is never easy losing a loved one. You need to rely on family and friends to remember the good times you had with him and don't be afraid to smile and laugh in remembranc of him. Our thoughts and love are with you.
August 9, 2016
Dear Dave and family,
I will always remember your dad as a kind, loving man. We had some great family parties and holiday get togethers, and it was always so
nice to see him and laugh with him and get a big hug and kiss, We will miss him, and now he is with your mom the love of his life forever.
Love, Brian,Michelle,Nathan,and Tyler
Robert johnson
August 9, 2016
Dave,
Sorry for your loss, will keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts.Ronny was quite the entertainer and shared stories that I'll always remember..
Paul Porrini
August 9, 2016
So sorry to hear about your Dad,he was not only a proud Marine,but he was also a loving father.We use to have a great time going to the Marine Corp dinner,and Ronnie was the hit of the party.I will miss your father ,and was always proud to call him my friend.He love the Marines and was always a proud Vet,and he was always his own man,and lived life the way he wanted,that what I always admired about him.Semper Fi Ronnie,and God Bless,Paul &Sheila.
Bernadette Williams
August 9, 2016
Dear David,Denise and Carroll and. Families. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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