Ann J. Walker
July 16, 1929 ~ January 4, 2021
Resided in:
Saco, ME
Saco- Ann J. Walker, 90, of Fairhaven Ave died peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Portland, Maine on July 16, 1929 the daughter of the late Edward and Suzanna (Conwell) Halpin. She graduated from Deering High School in the class of 1947. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1950.
In 1954 Ann married the love of her life, Joseph F. Walker Sr, at St. Dominic's Church in Portland.
Ann started her nursing career at Maine Medical Center. In the early 60's, Joe and Ann moved to Massachusetts and Ann started working at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham, a job she held for more than twenty years. After retirement, unable to be idle, Ann and Joe moved back to Saco, Maine, home, and she worked doing private in home nursing care for several families.
Ann loved long walks on the beach, working in the gardens around her home, she was an awesome cook and baker and loved preparing meals for the entire family to enjoy. She had a strong faith and was a longtime communicant of St. Margaret's Church in Old Orchard Beach. Her greatest love was the time she spent surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ann will always be remembered as a loving, caring person who was beautiful on the inside and the outside.
Ann was predeceased by her husband, Joseph F. Walker, Sr.; and a brother, Edward Halpin. She is survived by a son, Joseph F. Walker, Jr. of Saco; two grandsons, Sean M. and his wife Kelly Walker of Arundel, and Ryan J. and his wife Jessica Walker of Kennebunk; three great grandchildren, Conor Walker of Arundel and Norah and Gracie Walker of Kennebunk.
Visiting hours celebrating Ann's life will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:00am at St. Margaret's Church, Main Street, Old Orchard Beach. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am at St. Margaret's, burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Ann's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
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Ryan’s Confirmation photo with his grandparents, Ann & Joe Walker Sr. with the Bishop from the Diocese of Portland. Ryan asked the Bishop if he could wear his “hat” for the picture and as you see the Bishop complied with Ryan’s wish.
– Michael Nedvesky
Joe, Sean,Ryan, and family, You are in our thoughts and prayer at this most difficult time. Ann was always ready to share her memories of her time on the beach. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Phil and Karen Lord
– phil lord
Joe, Sean and Ryan — sending my condolences on the loss of your mom and grandma. I have many happy memories of time spent on the beach in Saco which, almost always, included a chat with Ann.
– Ann Jewett
Sending you and your family so much love during this difficult time . May Ann’s memory be eternal!
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A picture of Ann and Joe Walker Sr. relaxing in the summer sun shortly after they moved back to Saco, ME from Framingham, MA.
– Michael Nedvesky
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
– PAT AND MARTI
From your cousin Mary Anne Lord Gallagher and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
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My memories and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kimberly Clarke
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A picture of Ann Walker with her son Joe Walker Jr. and grandson, Ryan Walker sitting on the steps at Joe’s house on Fairhaven Ave. in Saco, ME. Taken 4th of July holiday in 2012.
– Michael Nedvesky
This is your cousin Mary Anne Lord Gallagher. you might remember that I was in your Mom’s wedding as a junior bridesmaid. She was always so sweet to me. I’m very sad to hear of her passing. My husband and I will try to come for the Mass.
– Mary Anne Gallagher
Joe, Sean, Ryan and family I am saddened to read this news. Ann was a wonderful neighbor to our family. I loved seeing her outside and always stopping to chat with her and seeing her wave from the wall, she was so good to my Jake. Know she is missed and always will be on Fairhaven. My condolences to you all – Jody Doherty and family
– Jody Doherty
Our thoughts and prayers are with you peace,prayers,blessings RIP Ann Mike and Judy Reny
– Mike udy Renyand J
Our sincere sympathies for your tremendous loss. May God welcome Mrs. Walker and comfort the family during this difficult time. John & Jenny Q
– John Quagliano
Ann Walker with her grandson Ryan sitting outside in the summer Maine sun. Taken in July 2012. Ann loved her 2 grandsons, Sean and Ryan, very much. That much I know for sure,
– Michael Nedvesky