Peter D. Walker

Peter D. Walker, of Eastham, MA passed peacefully at his home on February 15th 2019 surrounded by his family at the age of 83. Pete was born in Eastham, MA on June 20th 1935 to Howard and Natalie Walker – a true Cape Codder. After graduating Orleans High School, BU University and spending time in the U.S. Air Force, he married Carole Landers of Orleans, MA and built his lifelong home on his property in Eastham where they raised two children, Lori and Todd.

Pete, along with his father Howard and his brother-in-law Phil, co-founded Nauset Marine in Orleans back in 1961. Through many years of hard work, the business has grown from a small repair garage into a multi-location marine business. After the passing of his first wife Carole in 1994, Pete met Judy Burt (Walker) and her daughter Abigail of Eastham. Pete and Judy were married in 1997 and spent the rest of his years happily together. Pete was a deeply spiritual man who became on ordained minister. He performed many weddings and funerals for friends and family members. He also spent much time at the St. Joan of Arc Church with his wife Judy. Pete’s true passion and hobby was working outside beautifying his home and property. He could often be found building gardens, rock walls, waterfalls, ponds and trimming and cutting his many trees. But most of all, Pete loved his family.

He is survived by his wife Judy Walker, his sister Barbara Deschamps, his children Lori Walker, Todd Walker and Todd’s wife Kim Walker, step daughter Abbie Burt, his grandchildren Jared Walker, Josh Smith, Carolynn Walker, Wyatt Walker and many nieces, nephews, sister in-laws and brother in-laws.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, February 21st at the Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, MA 02653 from 5-7pm. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 22nd at the St. Joan of Arc Church, 61 Canal Road, Orleans, MA 02653 at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Lower Cape Outreach Council, 19 Brewster Cross Road, Orleans, MA 02653. [email protected].

For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.