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ALBERT WALKER
Born: Sep 30, 1931
Date of Passing: Nov 30, 2020
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ALBERT WALKER
1931 - 2020
Albert passed away peacefully of natural causes at St. Boniface Hospital on November 30 2020 at the age of 89 years. He had a good, full life.
He was predeceased by his parents Joe and Hannah Walker; sisters Ruth Carter and Doris Slessor; brothers Joe Walker, Reg Walker and Norman walker.
Al was born in Winnipeg September 30 1931. He grew up in the Fort Rouge area, in a close family of nine, as one of several skaters in the family and his coach Rupert Whitehead he became professional figure skater. He holds two Canadian championships and was a skating instructor in Canada and the USA. He also toured with the Ice Capades Show for two years.
Albert returned to Winnipeg and worked for Versatile Farm Equipment as an inspector until he retired. Then he kept busy with his various projects and ventures, often with help from his friend of more than eighty years Bob McVikar, breakfast and coffee was the solution to many endeavours.
Cremation has taken place.
Due to COVID-19 a funeral has not been arranged.
Albert took up residence at Lions Manor. He enjoyed his stay there. The friendly staff deserve a special thank you for the exemplary care and treating him like family.
To Al's friend Bret thanks for being there for Al.
Thank you to all the thoughtful and supportive staff on the fifth floor of St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion.
For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 19, 2020
Condolences & Memories (1 entries)
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I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. We were High School friends at Kelvin High School during the "50's". He was a very well liked during our years there and I am so pleased to have called him Friend. - Posted by: Bernice (Morley) Verklan (High School Friend) on: Dec 19, 2020
