Howard Cecil Walker
1919-2018
Howard died peacefully
at his Queens Village residence in London. He was born in
Westminster Township to Cecil Percy Walker and Nettie Jane Walker
(Lawson). He was married for 70 years to Rosemary Muriel
Walker (Stokes); father to Nancy Jane (Walker) and Gunter Willie
Muller (deceased 2014) of London, and Douglas Howard and Debbie Walker
of Florida; grandfather to Eric Muller and Paul Muller (Rebecca
Coulthard) of London; Tyler Walker of London; Mitchell Walker of
Florida; great-grandfather to London Walker of Florida and a fondly
remembered uncle and friend to many. Predeceased by his
brothers and sisters-in-law Hubert (Norma), Carl (Hazel) and Clarence
and survived by sister-in-law Ethel Walker.
Howard was a
WWII Canadian army veteran and served with distinction in England,
Italy, North Africa, France and The Netherlands then returned to wed
Rosemary in London 1948. Howard retired from the City of
London in 1984 to create many happy family memories at the family
cottage on Lake Huron. He was a dearly loved and cherished
father and grandfather who led by example to teach respect and
honour. Howard was a proud member of the Royal Canadian
Legion, Victory Branch No. 317 London for many
years.
Cremation has taken
place and there will be a private burial at a later date. A
gathering to celebrate Howard’s life will be held in the
Duffield Lounge at Queens Village, 518 Queens Avenue on Friday,
November 16, 2018 from 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations
to Queens Village would be appreciated by the family. Our
special thanks to “Angel” Dianne Whitesell, Queens Village
and Dr. Kirk Hamilton and his team for their care and
kindness. EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 519-451-9350, entrusted with
arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at
www.evansfh.ca
A tree will be planted, by the Evans Funeral Home,
as a living memorial to Howard Walker
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Death notice for the town of: London, Province: Ontario