Wayman Walker Obituary (1932 - 2003)

RANDOLPH - Wayman H. Walker, 71, passed away following a long illness Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. He was born April 3, 1932, in Allagash, the son of Herbert and Jesephine (Hafford) Walker. Wayman worked for many years at potato service in Presque Isle. He was a Army veteran of the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Katherine 'Kay' Thompson, on Dec. 5, 1955. Mr. Walker was life member of the BPOE lodge in Presque Isle and Gardiner. He was also a member of the VFW Post 2599 in Presque Isle, where he served as chaplain. Wayman was predeceased by his parents; his daughter, Candi Sue, in 1981; his stepmother, Winifred Walker; a stepfather, Herman Gardiner, and a brother, Olin Walker. He is survived by his wife, Katherine 'Kay' of Randolph; two daughters and 'sons,' Debbie and Tom Fillyaw of Chelsea and Marie and Peter Bragdon of Wales; two granddaughters, Monica Bragdon of Sabattus and Jessica Bragdon of Orlando, Fla.; 'Banky's' special great-granddaughter, Madison Rose; a very special sister, Viola (Walker) St. Pierre, of Bangor; a special sister-in-law, Shelly Thompson, of Derry, N.H.; 11 half-sisters; one stepbrother; and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by Gidget, his long and faithful companion. Relatives and friends may visit 4-6 pm. Saturday at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Hallowell with the Rev. Peter Inchcombe officiating. Those who wish to remember Wayman in a special way may donate in his memory to First Baptist Church of Hallowell, 1 Franklin St., Hallowell 04347. www.khrfuneralhomes.com