Obituary of John Walker

It is with extreme sadness that we say goodbye to John Percy Walker, born to Rene and Eva (nee Cote) January 6th 1940 in Drummond New Brunswick. John passed away in Niagara Falls on October 12th, 2025 surrounded by the love of his wife, children and grandchildren.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years Bernadette (nee Desrosiers) and his children Johnny Walker, Michael (Diane) Walker, Debby, Shirley, Dora (Rick) Wren and Heidi Walker as well as grandchildren Ashley, Riley, Jacob, Jeremie, Mikey, TJ, DJ, Viktoria, Christoper, Summer, Madison, Kara, Tia, Liam, Damian and many great grandchildren.  Also surived by his sister Dorina Dixon.  Predeceased by his son Dan, siblings Claude, Orphy, Edwina and Sandra.  

John spent most of his life working at Speedy Muffler King and lived a devout Christian Life.  He was a 3rd and 4th degree Knight of Columbus and a proud member of the Catholic Church.  In his later years he delighted in building his birdhouses at his Fort Erie home.  John was a man who was always fixing things around the house, making friends and of course enjoying his morning coffee. 

We extend a huge thank you to the staff of Greater Niagara General Hospital for their exceptional care while John was admitted and in palliative care.

Cremation has taken place.

A Mass to celebrate his life will take place at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday October 21st at 11:30.  If desired, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association would be appreciated by the family.