David Allen Walker

1950 -2011

Lewiston - David Allen Walker 60, of Lewiston, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Portsmouth, NH August 22, 1950 he was a son of the late Roger W. and Sylvia H. Walker of York Harbor, ME. He grew up in York Harbor graduating from York High School in 1967. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1968 until 1982. For many years he fished for lobster out of York Harbor and worked for The Finest Kind in Perkins Cove, ME giving tours on lobster boats and explaining to tourists the art of lobstering. For the last 10 years he was a cab driver for City Cab in Lewiston. David enjoyed meeting people, a good joke and cooking. He especially loved to read and was a constant visitor to the local library. He will be remembered as a gentleman with impeccable manners and a kind word for everyone. He is survived by a son, Joshua and a daughter, Emily of Brooklyn NY, a sister, Helen Walker Borgmann of Bremerton, WA and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was predeceased by a sister, Jane Walker Natale and a brother Stanley Walker. Memorial services will be held in Lewiston and York Harbor in August with locations, date and time to be announced. Donations in David's memory may be made to CMMC Hospital in Lewiston, ME.

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A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home 70 Horton Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 784-4584