Paul F. Walter

ASHBY- Paul F. Walter, 82, of Ashby, died Saturday evening, November 10, 2018 in the Vibra Hospital in Leicester. He was born in Jamaica Plain on November 16, 1935 a son of the late Francis J. and Lucy “Marjorie” (Foster) Walter and grew up in Roslindale. He has lived in Ashby for the past 27 years, prior to that he had resided in Westford and Norfolk. Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University in 1966 and had worked for High Voltage Engineering, Gen Rad and Lucas Duralith prior to his retirement. After retiring Paul opened Squannacook River Outfitters in Townsend and was a founding partner of Klever Klippers Salon in Townsend as well. He was a member of St. John’s Parish in Townsend and served on their finance committee; he was also a past president of the Townsend Business Association and was very active in Big Brothers Association in Boston. Paul was an all-around outdoorsman who was an avid salt water and fresh water fisherman. He traveled to the best fishing spots all over the world, including Belize, Alaska, St. John USVI, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. He also enjoyed hiking and camping. Paul volunteered his time with the Massachusetts Fish & Game stocking and studying the Squannacook and Nissitissit Rivers. Paul leaves his wife of 62 years, Elaine (Wessling) Walter of Ashby; his three children, Keith P. Walter of Ashby, Christine E. Brown and her husband Michael of Newbury and Kurt A. Walter of Jaffrey, NH; four grandchildren, Kiley C. McElroy-Brown and her wife Kayla of Amesbury, Ian F. Brown of Newbury, Paul J. Walter and Brian K. Walter both of Ashby. He is predeceased by his sister Betty J. Wagner of Harwich. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 15, at 10AM in St. John’s Church, 1 School St., Townsend. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery in Ashby. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 14, from 4 to 7 PM in the T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home. 250 Main St. Townsend. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town, 100 Flanagan Blvd., PO Box 5000, Boys Town, NE 68010 or to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1893 Memphis, TN 38101-9950

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Paul F. Walter

November 16, 1935 - November 10, 2018