Obituary of Alfred E. Walker

Alfred E. Walker, 71, of Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, died unexpectedly Monday at Day Kimball Hospital as a result of complications from Lung Cancer. He was born October 13, 1934 in Mansfield. Alfred was a Boiler Technician employed by the University of Connecticut for 30 years before retiring in 1989 at age 55. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Air Force. He was a resident of the area all his life. He leaves his children, Mark Walker of Preston; Robert Walker of Central Village; Marylou Walker; Laurie Carmichael, both of Putnam, his companion Beatrice Beadle of Abington; brothers Mervin Walker; Arthur Webb, both of Kansas; a sister Doris Stafford of Michigan, five grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and many close friends, including all the wonderful friends from Briarlee Campground in Ashford. He was predeceased by a daughter, Deborah Walker in 2001, a brother Clarence Walker. Calling hours will be Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Burial at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 238 West Town Street, Norwich, CT 06360. To share a memory with the family, Light a Candle at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.