LACONIA ----- Douglas John Walker, 53, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.
Douglas was born on April 29, 1965 in Laconia, the son of Joseph W.H. and Mary D.(Davis) Walker. He was a lifelong resident of the Lakes Region and was the owner of Walker Home Improvements. Doug graduated from Laconia High School Class of 1983. As a youngster he played Little League and Ice Hockey. He was also an avid golfer.
Douglas is survived by his mother, Mary D. Walker; brother Stephen Walker & his wife, Debbie, of Kerrville TX, sister Leslie Caputo & partner Dean Hollatz of Lakeport, brother Stuart Walker of Meredith, sister-in-law Lori Walker and her partner Charlie Schultz, nephews Emerson Smith of Hanover , Casey Walker and one niece Courtney Walker, both of Laconia, along with many cousins.
He is also survived by Michelle Wilson and her children Hunter and Ava Wilson of Gilford; his “Band of Brothers” and 'Band of Sisters” and his special companion, his dog Wolfie.
He was predeceased by his Dad “Herb” Walker and his older brother Brad Walker.
“He was loved by all and will be in our hearts forever. May he rest in peace”
Per Doug's wishes, A Celebration of Life will be held at the Beane Conference Center, 35 Blueberry Lane, Laconia NH on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm.
A private burial will be at the Meredith Village Cemetery, Meredith.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation, in memory of Doug Walker, PO Box 7312, Gilford NH 03247-7312.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.