Robert H. Walker, 68, of Waquoit, formerly of Worcester, died January 15, 2012 in a plane crash. He was the husband of Margaret M. "Molly" Johnston and the late Beverly A. (Darling) Walker.
For 33 years he worked as a ceramic engineer and manager for Norton Company in Worcester. In 2002 he retired to Waquoit and enjoyed a wonderful retirement life with his beloved wife Molly. Every summer they sailed for 3 months on their 36 foot sailboat Juliet to Maine and Canada. They lived in Spain for 3 months, and he hosted a radio show there featuring Dixieland jazz, his favorite genre. He was an avid photographer and was a member of Upper Cape Camera Club. He was also a volunteer pilot for the charitable organization Angel Flight Northeast and was a member of Cape Area Pilots Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Kimberly A. Walker of Worcester, Wendy A. Walsh of Georgetown, SC, Maglenes Paige of West Boylston, and Misael Vazquez of Fairbanks, Alaska; his 4 granddaughters; his brother James D. Walker of Charlton; and his several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Angel Flight Northeast, 492 Sutton St., North Andover, MA 01845. Arrangements are entrusted to Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home in Mashpee. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com
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