Ethan A. Walker Jr.

Ethan A. Walker Jr. ObituaryNorthfield – Ethan A. Walker Jr., 86, passed away on November 25, 2024 at his home in Northfield. He was the husband of Gail (Eselby) Walker. Ethan was born on December 4, 1937 in Waterbury son of the late Ethan A. Walker Sr. and Helen (Hulme) Walker.
Ethan attended Litchfield Schools and was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical School. He worked as a Tool and Die maker for Roy Machine retiring in 2008.
Ethan volunteered for the Northfield Fire Department for 65 years, where he served as a Fire Marshal. He was the deputy fire marshal in Litchfield, served on the board of directors of OWTS Alumni Association and was a certified Fire instructor. Ethan was a charter life member of the Harwinton Rod and Gun Club, life member of Thomaston Fish and Game Club and the Oliver Wolcott Alumni Association. Ethan loved to tinker and had a special ability to fix everything, it was often said, "If Ethan cannot fix it, it cannot be fixed."
In addition to his wife, Gail, Ethan is survived by his daughter Sharlene Walker Wing (Art) of Waltham, Massachusetts, his three sons; Steve Walker (Sue) of Thomaston, Connecticut, Allen Walker (Jodie) of Torrington, Connecticut and William Walker (Ann) of Winchester, Connecticut, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Ethan was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Nancy Walker.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Northfield Volunteer Fire Department or the Oliver Wolcott Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 23 at Northfield Cemetery, Knife Shop Road, Northfield.
Services will be held privately.
Northfield – Ethan A. Walker Jr., 86, passed away on November 25, 2024 at his home in Northfield. He was the husband of Gail (Eselby) Walker. Ethan was born on December 4, 1937 in Waterbury son of the late Ethan A. Walker Sr. and Helen (Hulme) Walker.
Ethan attended Litchfield Schools and was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Techni