Braithe A. Walker, 63, of Worcester died Tuesday, January 29th in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. He leaves his uncle, Dr. John J. Goldsberry and his wife, Dorista; five cousins, John Goldsberry, Yvonne Goldsberry, James Goldsberry, Carol Tucker and Ashley Walker.
He was born in Worcester the son of the late Bertram and Patricia A. (Goldsberry) Walker and graduated from Burncoat High School in 1973. In 1977, he graduated from Howard University with a BA in History. Braithe retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts DCF where he worked as a social worker for 35 years. He tirelessly worked as an advocate for children who were in need in the City of Worcester. Mr. Walker enjoyed spending his summers on Cape Cod.
Calling hours are Friday, February 8th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, 180 Grove Street. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VNA Care, Fund Development Office, c/o Rose Monahan Hospice Home, 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923.