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Ted Fecteau
July 19, 2025
Methyl and Walter´s family,
Deepest sympathies to you all. 60 years ago, Walter and I shared a dormitory room at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Though we did not create a close and stay-in-contact friendship, I fondly remember the time shared and the paths we walked together. Walter was a gentle and sincere young man then, and from reading other tributes, he remained so for the rest of his life. He was clearly inspirational to many he taught and was loved by friends and family. I´m sure you all gave him much happiness and satisfaction throughout his days. Methel, you must have been his love and inspiration. I´m so happy to have had him in my own journey.
I am amazed that memory of Walter just came to the fore after years of not. So soon after his passing. I felt somehow compelled to Google his name from here in New Zealand to find his recent obituary in NY. Life connections are truly wonderous.
Eileen Kehoe and Bud Reinhold
July 13, 2025
Our deepest sympathies, Methel. Though a gentle person off the court, Walt was an intensely competitive tennis player on the court. I had the privilege of playing with Walt, winning our last match together on February 20, 2020 in the 70+ Lee County league.
Kathleen Ruggeri
July 1, 2025
Dear Methel,
We are so sorry to hear about Walter. Although we haven´t seen you in recent years, we remember the times we spent with you and Larry and Sandra. Walter was truly a gentle man. I remember a night of Christmas caroling when I knew we were out of our league when you pulled out a pitch pipe! We are thinking of you and sending our love and sincerest condolences.
Marian Lam
June 27, 2025
Dear Methel, I am so glad I have all those wonderful memories of our times with you and Walter in Sanibel. He was such a gentle, kind man.
I see Walter and Ray playing a round of golf up there.
Sending you love, know I´m here for you. Marian
bette berman
June 26, 2025
We will all miss Walter, the gentleman that he was!
kisses
Robert K Pedersen Jr, Islip Class of 83
June 26, 2025
Made chemistry interesting, mostly because of himself and his style. Enjoyed going to class, and never heard any of my classmates ever speak ill of him. Continued chemistry in college. Too bad he wasn't my professor! God bless!
Bonni Johnstone
June 25, 2025
Dear Methel,
It was a privilege to know Walter. We were a good team at selling raffles for the Chorale. I´ll pray for you and the family. You are very special!
Larry and Carol Peltier
June 25, 2025
Methel
So sorry to hear this sad news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry and Carol Peltier
Debra Ann Hayden~Barrett
June 25, 2025
Dearest Methel,
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Walter´s passing. The love you shared has been a true inspiration to me and, I am certain, to many others as well. Tom and I are holding you close in our hearts and praying that you are surrounded by those who love you, offering comfort and strength during this time of sorrow.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Debra and Tom Barrett
LINDA M FERRELLI and Bill
June 25, 2025
We are so sorry to hear the sad news. We remember Walt a the softest, kindest man around. I remember him telling me one beautiful night outside of Tennis Place the name of a bird that was making a sweet sound that I couldn't figure out. Our prayers and with you.
Linda and Bill Ferrelli
Leon Gurinsky
June 24, 2025
Methel I am so sorry for your loss. You and Walter are very special people to me. My prayers are with you.
Gina Reinhart
June 24, 2025
You have my deepest condolences. You and your family will have my best wishes during this time.
Marilyn Becht
June 24, 2025
Dear Methyl,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you and your family much love and blessings as you go through this difficult time. It was our pleasure to know you for all these years through music and the joy you both shared. Also, through our mutual residence in Holbrook and our anniversary year. Keeping you in prayer. Love, Ray and Marilyn
Laura Pokorny
June 24, 2025
Dear Methel, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, and may the love and support of your friends and family carry you through. I´m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Laura Pokorny
Sherry
June 23, 2025
We love you as we did Walter. What a gentle, thoughtful, kind, adventurous, fun Christian. Our love!
Dorothy Farrell
June 23, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Gales passing. He was just not the best Chemistry teacher ever, but also one of the nicest, kindest human beings. He gave me a great love of Chemistry for which I am forever grateful. May he rest in peace.
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