| Patricia J. Walker |
| 3/21/2022 |
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Patricia J. Walker, better known as "Pat" to those who know and love her, born
March 29, 1948 in Morristown, NJ has gone to heaven on March 21, 2022. Beloved wife of Thomas Saluti whom she married on July 12, 2008. Stepmother of Bernard Walker of FL (deceased), Kyle Walker and his wife Michelle of RI., Alan Saluti of MA and Jenny Freeman. Mother of Perla Walker, Jairo Walker of MA, and Daniel Walker of NV. Sister of Wesley Conklin III and his wife Rita of FL and Dianne Conklin of NJ. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, Kevin Walker, Jordan Walker and his wife Emily, Meagan Blanchard and her husband Joshua, Axel and Bradford Walker, Cole, Claire, and Clay Walker and 3 great grandchildren, Hunter and Mark Walker and Annabelle Blanchard as well as many cherished friendships made and nurtured throughout her lifetime. She grew up in Chatham, NJ and also spent many weekends and vacations on Lake Mohawk with her loving parents and siblings. Pat enjoyed water sports, ballet, choir, being a member of the Girl Scouts and making lifelong friendships, known as her Chatham Sisters. Pat graduated from Chatham high school in 1966, she then attended Dean Junior College, graduating in 1968. Pat enjoyed many years working for John Hancock Insurance while putting herself through school at Northeastern University where she proudly graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1986. She later worked and retired from State Street Bank in Boston as an HR specialist. Pat was an avid camper for many years with the North American Family Camping Association and assumed the position of Treasurer with that organization. She enjoyed traveling to many destinations both near and far, by land, sea and air. Another passion that Pat adored was singing in both her church choir and community chorus. She always said that she had "perfect pitch". She was always physically active, snow skiing in the winters and belonging to her gym. Pat loved her vegetable garden and her landscaping, as well as being a member of the Sharon Garden Club. Pat showed her love for everyone through her cooking and entertaining. Just ask anyone who went to one of her famous annual Christmas parties! Volunteering for almost anything came very easy to her. She was a member of the Dorcas Women's Group and volunteered at Father Bill's in the kitchen, preparing meals for the homeless. She and Tom traveled to New Orleans with Habitat for Humanity after Hurricane Katrina to rebuild destroyed homes. Her kind and generous spirit shined through in everything she tackled. Pat loved life and enjoyed every minute of it! She was ever the optimist, and her smile always reached her eyes! She will be missed dearly. A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church, Sharon MA 02067 Saturday April 2nd at 10:00 am. A Reception will be in the church hall after the service. All are welcome | |||||
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