JOAN M. WALKER

JOAN M. WALKER obituary, Arlington, MA

JOAN M. WALKER

JOAN WALKER Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2022.
WALKER, Joan M. Age 79, a longtime resident of Arlington, and The Gables of Winchester, formerly of Lake View, NY, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the Lahey Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading. Born in Buffalo, NY, on March 6, 1942, daughter of the late Irving J. W. and Florence (Houck) Walker. She graduated from the University of Buffalo with a BS in Math and an MS in Edu. She also received a Master's Degree from Harvard University in City and Regional Planning. Joan taught HS math, then was a programmer for MITRE Corp, she retired as a Project Manager for the DoD Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA. Joan enjoyed skiing with family in Park City, summers on Cape Cod, tennis, plus traveling with friends and family. Joan ran in the Bonne Bell 10K mini-marathon. She enjoyed the cultural activities of the Boston area with her friends. Beloved sister of William I. (Adele) of Inverness, IL and Donald R. (Barbara) of Park City, UT. Joan is the Aunt of Kellie Humphery (Shawn), Stacey Walker, Tyffany Mandov (Botio), Jeremy Walker (Jayme), and Courtney Walker. Visitation will be held from 10 - 11 AM, Friday, January 21, at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., ARLINGTON, followed by a short Graveside Service at 11:15 AM, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington. A luncheon for friends and family will follow the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Hydrocephalus Association, 4340 East-West Highway, Suite 905, Bethesda, MD 20814. For directions or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Sue Butler

March 29, 2022

I am so sorry to learn of Joan's passing. I worked with Joan for many years. As a direct result of her efforts to protect and defend our budget allocations, the scientists, engineers, and researchers at Natick relieved funding to accomplish many of the remarkable advances that we had over the years. She was calm and understated in her dedication to the varied R&D efforts. She developed a deep understanding of both Natick and Army/DoD leadership needs and fully applied herself to doing her best which was instrumental in helping Natick to retain and increase preeminence in all the Soldier system RDTE areas. She will be fondly remembered by so many. My heartfelt thoughts to all of her family and friends.

Ted Mattus

March 28, 2022

I am so sorry to learn of Joan's passing. I would have liked to attended the services. I worked with Joan for many years and she was a great colleague. Joan was very intelligent, hard working, loyal and passionate about the mission of the Soldier Systems Center. My most heartfelt condolences to her family.

Janet Ward

March 28, 2022

To Joan's family. I just learned of her death and I was very saddened by the news. Joan and I worked together for many years and I counted her my friend. My deepest condolences and apologies for not responding earlier. She was a true professional and a very caring person. I am sorry for your loss.

Joel Johnson

January 16, 2022

Very sad to learn of Joan's passing. I remember her from working on housing issues in Cambridge in the 1970's and 80's. She was uncommonly bright, patient and quietly determined. My sincere condolences to her family.

Michelle Plakas-Kaiser

January 14, 2022

RIP

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