With thanks to God for a faithful life well lived, the family of W. Howard Walker announce his quiet passing on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys. Born in Cullros Township, March 8, 1924, son of J. Leslie and Jessie Walker. Dear husband of Jean neé Febrey, whom he married at St. George’s On-The-Wye, Thorndale, September 22, 1951. Loving and loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Diane and Mike of Granton: Jamie, Jeremy and Laura, Shannon and Mark Ross and Colleen O’Shea; Katherine and Jim of Embro: David and Emily, Keenan and Rohen Grieve, Lesley, Laurel, Bronwen, Keely, Sheena and Iain Grieve; Steven and Jane of Denfield: Ben and Jeffrey Walker; Melanie and Vernon of St. Marys: Aubrey and Neil Thomson; Robert and Marilyn of Glencoe: Jennifer Walker; Tim and Teresa of Thorndale: Katelyn, Matthew and Lindsay Walker. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Verna Sewers of Walkerton, Truman Walker of Niagara Falls, Winnifred Walker of Toronto, Edna Febrey of Wellburn, Paul and Barbara Febrey of Edson, Alberta. Predeceased by his brother Clarence Walker, sister-in-law Grace Walker and brothers-in-law Jim Sewers and John (Jack) Febrey. Howard was an enthusiastic supporter and lover of family, nature, birds, dogs, music, singing, farming, maps and travelling, and saw God as his friend everywhere. He planted trees, fed birds, milked cows and sorted thousands of pieces of mail.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. George’s-on-the-Wye, 172 King Street, Thorndale on Saturday, April 17th at 2:30 PM with Rev. Larry O’Connor officiating. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
Donations to the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family.
W. Howard Walker
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Jim andJoan Emery
Mike and Diane; Melanie and Vernon and all other family members:
So sorry that we missed this time. Our sympathy to you and may you be cherishing many memories, as you enjoy times with your mother. It sounds as if your father was a beautiful person.
May God bless all of you,
Jim and Joan (Hodgins) Emery
Lyle and Leigh McIntosh
To the Walker clan
We were very sorry to hear about your Dad. The lines of communication didn’t reach Clifford in time for us to see you at visitation or the funeral. I’m sure that you will all find comfort in the fact that Howard has left everyone with wonderful memories. Whether he was talking about Teeswater, birds, cows or kids he always left everyone with a smile and the feeling that their time together was time well spent. I don’t think that it was a coincidence that he passed away on Mom’s birthday. I’m sure that they are enjoying catching up right now.
Love to all
The McIntosh Family
John & Pat Harlton
Our sincere & heartfelt sympathy to your family in the loss of your father. Howard will be deeply missed by his many friends and family. He was always a wise and caring man who left us with a smile after chatting with him.
Judith Rose
Katherine
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.
Ron and Sherry Funston
Dianne, Steve, Mel and your families.
Just got home and read about the passing of your father. Please accept our condolences. May you cherish the memories of all the fun times.
Henny and Casey Kempen
Dear Jean and Family,
Heartfelt sympathy and our prayers are with you on this sorrofull
time
Catherine Lines, Oxford UK
I was so sad to hear your news about Howard – although I only met him a couple of times I have heard many wonderful tales about him from my parents who made the trip from the UK to visit you all in Canada.
Thinking of you all with love.
Catherine
Karlee Marsden
Mrs. O’Shea,
So sorry for your loss,
you’re in my prayers.
Karlee.
Jeff and Teresa Young
Diane and Mike, Steve and Jane and family. Our deepest sympathies go out to you, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless
Larry and Sandra Hern
Dear Diane and Mike and all your family,
Words of hope…Hugs of comfort…Memories of a special life…
As you share with family and friends through these sad days,
may you be truly comforted.
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a wonderful Dad and Grandpa.
Donna & Dave Frank Family
To the entire Walker clan – what a wonderful, kind & warm man that we remember for his big smile. The loss of a much beloved parent/grandparent is hard to bear but you will have each other to keep the precious memories alive. Our sincere condolences.
Dave, Donna, Brian, Dan & Julianne
Jennifer, Darryl and Braydon Mann
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers while you remember the good times with Grandpa Walker. Thinking of you all.
Love,
Jennifer, Darryl and Braydon Mann
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
Our sympathy to you with the passing of your loved one, god bless.
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
Mike and Joan Kelly
Mike, Diane and family:Our sincere condolences on the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. We met your Dad a few times and he certainly was someone full of life and quite a story teller. Treasure the memories you have. God only takes the best!
Ann Krowchuk
Dear Jean and Family, I am sorry for your loss, may it comfort you knowing, your neighbours are praying for you and we are here for you .
Jenna Bumstead & Joe Dobbie
We are thinking of all during this time- obviously your Grandpa was a great man:)
Sending lots of love,
Jenna and Joe xoxo
Lloyd & Isabel Mardlin
We send our sympathy Dianne and Mike in the passing of your father.
It is so difficult to lose a parent and we know you will be there for your Mom.
Please extend our sympathy to the rest of your family at this difficult time.
Lloyd and Isabel Mardlin
Shirley Hanlon, Tavistock
Jean, Katherine, and all of Howard’s Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you in the death of your loving husband, father and grandfather. I always enjoyed the times I had to chat with Howard. He was such an interesting, friendly and knowledgeable gentleman. I know you will all miss him dearly. Enjoy all the good memories and the good times you had together.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe & Shellye Febrey
So sorry to hear about uncle Howard’s passing. I wish we could be there to celebrate the life of a man who made such an impact on more lives than he will ever know. The family legacy is proof of this. Proud to tell people about my Uncle Howard.
Please accept our prayers.
Love,
Joe,Shellye,Whitney,Haley & Alysen
Jean, Don, Mike, JD and Ashley
We are so sorry for your loss. Howard was a “Good Old Boy” He loved watching his Grandchildren show cattle. He had great stories. Please know we feel your sorrow at this time.
Dave & BJ (McLaren) O'Reilly, Christine & Emmett
We were sorry to learn of your father’s passing.
He and your Mom raised a fine clan. I am sure you will have many happy memories to share with each other as you celebrate your Dad’s life.
Anna Juhasz
Thoughts of deep and sincere sympathy are with you and your family at this time of sorrow
Russ and Mary Brintnell
Diane,Mike and Family, Jean and all the Walker Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of a father,husband and grandfather as he will be at peace now and you will treasure the memories you spent with him forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Russ and Mary Brintnell
Mary Ellen Williamson
Dear Jean and family:
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss. Over the years Howard and I had a lot of good discussions and also a lot of laughs. Sorry I will not be able to attend but my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Doug and Sue Marriott, Melanie and Rob
Heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your Dad.. The memories of him will live on forever! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe&Marilyn Dewan Stratford On
To all the Walker & Febrey familys our deepest sympathy it is always a great lost when some one as special leave us. I remember Howard well in my youth alway agentleman may god be with you all as he i am sure he is resting in peace God Bless Joe D.
Betty Ankers
Diane and Mike and Family
May it comfort you to know that you are being supported in
thought and in prayer as you go though this time of sorrow.
God Bless
The Lasby Families
TO ALL “GRANDPA HOWARD’S FAMILY:
What a remarkable man! So many of us had the privilege to visit with him when he attended the Hereford Junior Shows. He was a fan of not just his own grandchildren but of every young person at the show. His enthusiasm and caring were felt by everyone.
The stories of his life-long adventures brought smiles and laughter to many.
Our sympathy to his family — his pride and joy.
Sincerely,
The Lasby Families (of Rockwood and Shelburne)
Larry and Ingrid beauchamp, Unit 26
Our deepest sympathy at the passing of Howard
Phil, Bev, Hannah & Abi Lines
Our sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of Howard. Bev and I have wonderful memories when Jean and Howard were guests at our wedding and were honoured that Howard said Grace at our wedding breakfast.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
God Bless.
Phil, Bev, Hannah & Abi
Gerald and Carolyn
Just a note to let you know that we are thinking of you now.
Melanie you were a great listening ear for us and we hope we can offer you our time now.
Pat & Carrol Morkin
Diane & Mike:
Please acccept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Howard was a very special person and a joy to spend time with. He will be missed by all.
Tony Lines in Thornbury,Uk
My deepest sympathy to you Jean and all your family.
You must all be proud to have been related to a very remarkable man. It was sheer chance that Janet and I had the privelidge of meeting up with all of you. Just a chance remark by Bert Febrey (Jans Dad) that sowed a seed and a “Family Tree ” blossomed, I would like to think it was a Tree of Red Roses .
My thoughts and prayer’s are with all of you at this very sad time.
Love Tony.
John and Katherine McNaughton
To The Walker Family
This is a time for gathering all the best of a good life into the pages of memory to be held in your hearts forever.
Hopefully you will find comfort in knowing others care and hold you close in thought and prayer and that you will find peace and comfort in these memories
Sincere Sympathy to all of you
John and Katherine McNaughton
Bryan & Heather, Hayden, Jessica, Jared & Ella
Our heartfelt sympathies to you all. He was a great man – and I loved when he came into the stand and told me stories. You could always see the love and adoration he had for his family!
You’re in our thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Heather & Bryan, Hayden, Jessica, Jared & Ella Kelso
xo
Deb, Geoff, Brendan, and Evan Salmon
To all the Walker Family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Steve and Kathleen Baxter
To Mike, Diane, Jamie, Jeremy, Shannon and Colleen
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dear Dad and Grandpa. We are thinking of all of you and offer you our prayers.
Chuck Doxtator
Diane and Mike and family. Deepest sympathy in the lose of your dad and grandpa. THinking of you. Chuck Doxtator
Chadd Taylor and Katelyn Squire
Dear O’shea Family,
Thinking of you during this sad time in your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember the good times you shared with Grandpa Walker.
-Katelyn and Chadd
Pete and Gloria McFalls
It’s never easy to lose a loved one no matter of the age. Our thoughts are with you Melanie and Vern and your entire family.
Take care.
Dave E
I want to express my sympathy to the family and friends of Howard. He was a great man who could always put a smile on your face and will be missed by all.
Kevin, Harriet, Keegan and Gideon Cove
To the entire Walker family (the whole postal code), we are so sorry about your loss of your Dad, Husband and friend. Our thoughts are with you all and I wish that we could be there to share in your grief but also there to share a story or two.
Tim…I thinking of you and your family and thankful that your Dad didn’t know half of the trouble that you tried to get me in. Miss you buddy.
Janet McPartlin & Trinity United Church Choir
To: Bob, Marilyn, Jen & the family of William Howard Walker
We want you to know that we care and that we are there for you during this very difficult time.
Bob, you have told us at Choir practice a few good stories about how great your Father was. He will be sadly missed.
You are all in our prayers.
God Bless,
Janet & the Trinity United Church Choir in Glencoe, Ontario
Jim and Lynda Hodgins
To All the Walker Family – Lynda and I want to express our sincere sympathy on the passing of Howard. He was a great person who loved to talk and we enjoyed every minute. You will all certainly miss him. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we can’t be with you at this time as we will be away.
Jim and Lynda Hodgins
Bob and Helen Patterson
Please accept our sympathy in the passing of your dear husband and father. Peace be with your families.
Sandi Henderson
Mel, Vern and boys: Deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad and grandpa. Memories are golden!!! Your in my thoughts, prayer and heart.
Sandi,Jeff, and gang.xo
Patricia and John Cove
We are so sorry to hear of Howard passing .Our thoughts go out to all the Walker families and especially to Jean . Our neighbor of over 45 years and the best of neighbors one could ever ask for . Gods blessing to one and all >John Pat and family
Chelsey Manning and Jon Passmore
O’Shea Family,
Thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
~Chelsey and Jon
Tim & Ellen Shute, Brendan, Brock, Brett & Bevon
May peace be in your hearts during this time of sorrow, your dad was a very special person with many interests and talents and was a people person with lots of stories to tell. He has lived a full life with lots of laughter and love surrounding him. Thinking of you always. God bless you all.
Love
Tim & Ellen Shute ,Brendan, Brock, Brett & Bevon
Don and Judy Squire
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family in the loss of your father – find comfort in the memories of yesterdays and solice in your support of each other.