Walter Roland Marier
June 25, 1965 ~ August 9, 2024
Resided in:
South Portland, Maine
South Portland - Walter R. Marier, 59, passed away on August 9, 2024 in Yarmouth. Walter was born on June 25, 1965 in Avon Park, FL; son of Roland and Edith (Libby) Marier.
Walter grew up in Buxton and graduated from Bonny Eagle High School with the Class of 1983. He was a kind, soft-spoken, and generous man, known for his adventurous spirit and passion for the outdoors. Walter worked for many years at Maine Rubber in Westbrook and later at Yankee Ford in Mill Creek as an automotive Parts Driver.
Walter’s love for adventure extended to his hobbies and favorite TV shows, The Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy, Vikings, and Forged in Fire; which inspired him to build his own forge and make knives.
Walter was an avid outdoorsman who cherished camping trips in the White Mountains and on the Saco River in Standish, where friends and family would gather together. He was a dedicated hunter, participating in bear hunting, moose hunting, and deer hunting every year. He especially loved taking his nieces and nephews on their first hunting trips during Youth Day, earning the nickname "Uncle Wally," which later became "Wilderness Wally." Walter was also a skilled bow hunter, pheasant hunter, and gun enthusiast, belonging to the Spurwink Gun Club. He enjoyed canoeing and rowing on the Saco River and was passionate about ocean and river fishing.
Walter is predeceased by his father, Roland. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen Marier; mother, Edith; aunt, Jeanie Marier; step-children, Joseph and wife Denise Richard and Stephen Richard; grandson, Michael and his wife Kim Viola; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Rowan; brother, Jamie and his wife Jackie Marier; sisters, Kate Roberge, and Patty and her husband Tim Labreck; nieces and nephews who were close with Walter, Erica, Nick, Samantha, Little James, Kaley, Kaleb and Bella; great-nephew Owen.
Visiting hours will be held from 1-3pm on August 20, 2024 at Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland; with Funeral Service to begin at 3pm.
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Walter giving me he’ll for patting a cow moose between her ears on our way into Ragged lake
Gonna miss yeh brother.
Always cared for Karen. She always came first for him
We hunted,fished,camped together together alot
Taught himself alot about working on cars . Would always call and ask for direction from me when he got into a mess
Generous and helping. Always up for an adventure. Always talked alot on the phone especially when I moved out west .
Going to miss Wally alot. Everyone needs to hang in there , that is what wally would want
My friend Wally….
I enjoyed working with Wally at Yankee Ford. He had a sense of humor and always a smile for me.
He adored Karen and would do anything for her. I remember when he traded her PT Cruiser for a new vehicle….he felt so bad about trading the PT that he bought it back by selling one of his rifles. He was so happy to get that car back.
Wally was a special man…he will be missed.
Walter was my best friend. He called me Monty Hall from Let’s make a deal. We had similar interests, music, hunting, fishing, and cars. He had a hard of gold. He would try to help anyone who needed help. He was fun-loving, enjoyed life, and all round nice guy. He was one of a kind friend. I miss him so much
By being a positive influence, a role model. He was a genuine, sincere person who cared about everyone he met.
Walter was always on my side when others tried to ridicule me he always stood up for me.
A teacher of all things outdoors. One who loved life. His patience was evident in everything he did.
His laughter was contagious.
Kind hearted and generous.
Family and friends
He liked to make deals.
He was a light to the world, and an inspiration to all of us.