Master and Commander
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Location: NE Florida | Subject: Sunday Obits
https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/
The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted.
I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate.
WALKER .. .. .. Bozrah - Richard "Rick" Kenneth Walker, 82, of Bozrah, passed away peacefully Oct. 2, 2025, at Elmbrook Village. Born in Bennington, Vt., Dec. 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Donald and Cecilia Walker.
Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy operating nuclear submarines before embarking on a long career at Millstone, where he worked as an nuclear power plant operator and shift manager for over 35 years. Eventually he retired to the driver's seat of a school bus, where he discovered that keeping a reactor steady was easier than keeping middle schoolers in their seats.
Above all, Rick was a man of deep faith and service. A devoted Catholic, he served for decades as a Deacon at St. Paul's in Waterford, where his ministry, wisdom, and unmistakable sense of humor left lasting marks on countless lives. He was just as likely to quote Scripture as he was to crack a joke, often managing to do both in the same breath.
Rick is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Ann Walker; his sister, Mary Wasielewski of Branson, Mo.; his children, Corinne (Bill) Banker, Cheryl Walker, Cynthia (Mark) Noniewicz, and David (Nicole) Walker; and by his grandchildren: Ben (Deanna) Banker, Tyler (Meg) Banker, Jennifer (Justin) Hicks, Tucker and Brady Noniewicz, Katie Teixiera, and Lucas and Mason Walker; and by his great-grandchildren, Blake Hicks, Avery Banker, and Skylar Banker. He was preceded in death by his brothers, William, Robert, Donald, Father David, Andrew and James Walker; his sister, Jean Walker; and his foster daughter and longtime family friend, Rachel Schriver.
Rick loved reading Scripture and telling jokes - sometimes bad ones, always memorable ones. His humor, kindness, fierce devotion to his wife and family, and unwavering faith will be deeply missed.
PACKER .. .. .. Groton - John D. Packer has left the building, Sept. 27, 2025. He joyfully goes to join his beloved wife, Agnes, who passed away Oct. 19, 2012. They were married Nov. 23, 1946. You do the math.
John was a veteran of World War II. He served in submarines in the South Pacific. He retired from United Illuminating Company after an engineering career of 37 and a half years.
He is survived by three daughters; one son; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Claudia. They and their spouses will not be listed here, as they already know who they are.
There are no calling hours. Any services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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