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James Walker Obituary

James A. Walker, 94, of Coventry, formerly of Damariscotta, ME, died peacefully on September 22, 2025. He was the husband of the late Doris E. (Bennett) Walker. Born in Tralee, WV, he was a son of the late Carl E. Walker and Aileen (Rose) Walker.

Mr. Walker was an executive with the ConTel Corporation for many years until his retirement. Active in Masonry, James was a member of Alna-Anchor Lodge, of Damariscotta, ME, St. Patrick's Lodge, F & AM in New York, and Eastern Star Lodge A.F. & A.M. in Rehoboth. He was a descendant of the Fuller Family who arrived in the United States on the Mayflower, settling in the Barnstable area.

He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed Alaska.

He leaves his siblings, Joseph P. Walker of Ajijic, Mexico and Larry E. Walker of Orlando, FL. He was the brother of the late Mildred J. Walker Morgan, Carl E. Walker, Howard L. Walker, and Donald F. Walker. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 11:00 to 12:00 P.M. with a service to follow in the Home of J.H. WILLIAMS & CO., 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence. Burial will follow in Rehoboth Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to Harmony Hospice, 931 Jefferson Blvd, Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 will be appreciated.

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

Published by Sun Chronicle on Sep. 26, 2025.

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