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Walter Walker Obituary

Walter Lee Walker, Jr., longtime resident of Marshfield, passed away on the morning of June 17, 2013 leaving behind his loving and devoted wife of more than 55 years, Janet. He is also survived by his five children Larry, Kris, Kendall, Kai and Robin; and his eight grandchildren Kristin, Ami, Melanie, Jordan, Joshua, Kylie, Miles and Kai. Walter served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 20 years in a variety of locations including Korea, Guam, Vietnam and Germany. After leaving the Air Force Walter worked for many years at Digital Equipment Corporation from where he later retired. Family, friends and neighbors will all sorely miss this wonderful, reliable and dependable man. A wake will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139 in Marshfield on Friday, June 21, 2013 from noon - 2 p.m. followed by a memorial service at the same location from 2 - 3 and then a collation at Marshfield Tavern at 3:15. Interment will be held in the MA National Cemetery in Bourne on Monday, June 24 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter Walker's name to the Greater Boston Food Bank by calling 617.427.5200 or visiting www.gbfb.org. For online guestbook and directions visit our website, macdonaldfuneralhome.com

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Published by News-Herald on Jun. 20, 2013.

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June 25, 2013

My thoughts and sympathies to the Walker family.

Ben Travers

June 24, 2013

My condolences to everyone in the Walker family. I remember Walter from the old Pershing Terrace days.

David & Vanessa Springer

June 21, 2013

Thank you Walter for being a dear, dear friend and a great mentor to our family. We will miss you much.

June 19, 2013

Janet and the Walker family, may your memories of Walter bring peace to your heart. I am sending loving prayers to surround you all. Love, Bennie Bridges

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21

Wake

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

MacDonald Funeral Home

1755 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA

Jun

21

Memorial service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MacDonald Funeral Home - Marshfield

1755 OCEAN ST, Marshfield, MA 02050

Jun

24

Interment

1:00 p.m.

MA National Cemetery

Bourne, MA

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1755 OCEAN ST, Marshfield, MA 02050

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