Obituary of Gary Russell Walker

Gary R. Walker, 59, of Westview Drive, Brooklyn, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 21, 2013 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Gary was the beloved husband of Jane (Meyers) Walker. They were married on July 4, 1983 in Las Vegas, NV. Gary was born August 17, 1953 in Fall River, MA son of the late Kenneth and Rose (Durfee) Walker. Gary had a great love for his children and grandchildren.

He was a communicant of St. James Church in Danielson. He was a very active member of the Teamsters Union Local 493. He worked for Frito Lay for over 30 years. Gary was raised in Westport, MA. Gary was a devoted Red Sox fan. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, devotion to his family, and his work ethic. He will be sadly missed.

He leaves his wife Jane Walker of Brooklyn, his children Caitlin and her husband Ross Adams of Brooklyn, Amy Walker of Brooklyn, Zachary Walker of Brooklyn, Allison and her husband Thomas Burkart of Twentynine Palms, CA, his grandchildren Elizabeth, Makenzie, Nathan, Madelynn, and a future grandchild to be born any day, his siblings Ronald Walker of Florida, Joyce Walker of Florida, Kenneth Walker of Westport, MA, and many nieces and nephews. Gary also leaves many great friends.

Calling Hours will be Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson. The Funeral will be 9:00 AM, Friday, January 25, 2013 from the Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson, CT. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the St. James School Endowment Fund, 12 Franklin Street, Danielson, CT 06239. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at wwwgagnonandcostellofh.com