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Sara Walker Obituary

SARA WALKER - 84, of Stamford Connecticut passed away on November 16, 2006 after a prolonged fight against Parkinson's disease. Born in Romania, her family moved to Palestine when she was an infant. During World War II, she met a British Soldier, James Walker who she married in 1944. Sara also joined the army and attained the level of Sergeant. Sara and James moved to Scotland after the war and immigrated to the United States in 1950. She became a U.S. citizen and moved to Stamford in 1957. Sara started teaching at the Stamford Jewish Community Center in 1957 and retired as the director of the J.C.C. Nursery School in 1991. After 34 years of service to the J.C.C. the name of the school was changed to the Sara Walker J.C.C. Nursery School. Sara has deeply touched over 10,000 lives and several generations thru her work at the Jewish Center.

Sara was the beloved wife of the late James Walker and is survived by two sons: Douglas of Stamford CT. and Edward and daughter in law Jean of Redding, CT and three granddaughters, Robin Fancher, Carrie Walker and Amy Walker.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday November 19 at Temple Sinai at 9:30 A.M. and burial will follow at Fairfield Memorial Park Cemetery.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Greenwich Hospital Parkinson Suppport Group c/o Mrs. Elvira Oslapas, 8 Willow Lane, Old Greenwich CT 06870 or the Sara Walker J.C.C. Nursery School, 1035 Newfield Ave, Stamford, CT 06905

Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Advocate on Nov. 18, 2006.

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Ronald Schacht

November 19, 2006

Sara taught my children and grandchildren. My daughter Cindy worked for her many years ago and my daughter Bonnie Johnson is currently teaching at her school. We built a playground at the school in memory of my deceased wife because of our love and devotion to Sara and the school she created. We were saddened when we visited her about a month ago, but even in her last days she still showed a spark of humor and interest in her former students. She was a fantastic women and will be remembered with love and respect by untold numbers of people. My current companion, Norma Kraut also shares many memories of both Sara and James including the time that James appeared at a party in full dress kilts. As I said - Sara will be missed.

Ronni Seifert-Allen

November 19, 2006

I was very sorry to hear of Sara's passing. She has left quite a legacy. I was a student at the JCC nursery school and later worked for Sara. She has touched many live and you should be very proud. Please accept my condolences.

John Cody

November 19, 2006

Doug,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and peace in the love and memories you will always have.

With love and compassion,
John Cody

Terrence Gorman

November 18, 2006

Doug,
Iwas sorry to here of your mothers
passing. My family and I,will be thinking of you during this difficult time.Please extend our condolances to the rest of your family. Please call if you need anything or just wanna talk! I hope that soon your sadness will give way to the many great memories you must have!
Terry G.

Hope & Rachel Wise

November 18, 2006

Doug: We were blessed to have known Sara. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Donald Effren

November 18, 2006

Eddie & Doug
We all lost a great lady. Her warmth and smile made everyone welcome. My deepest sympathies to you all.

Cindy Schacht

November 18, 2006

Sara was my first supervisor as a young educator and her knowledge and wisdom brought me to the place I am today....the Director of the Greenwich Family YMCA Childcare. She will be greatly missed!

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