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John H. Walker

John H. Walker, age 73, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Trainer, PA, passed away on Sunday May 26, 2019 at Crozer Hospital.

John was the son of the late Harold and Margaret Walker. In 1964, John graduated from Eddystone High School. He retired from Delaware City Valero Refinery where he employed as an operator/trainer.

He was a member of the Mustang Club of Delaware. John was also a season ticket holder of the Philadelphia Eagles for over 45 years.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his sister, Michelle Walker. He is survived by his wife, Ann Marie of Wilmington; daughter, Christine Cannon and her husband Paul; sons John M. Walker and Brian Walker and his wife Sierra; and seven grandchildren, Patrick, Erin, Kayla, Savannah, Khloe, Logan and Hunter.

A Memorial Mass will be offered at 11:00 am on Saturday June 8, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington. Friends and family may visit from 9:30 to 10:45 am on Saturday morning at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, #205, New Castle, DE 19720.

Funeral Services

A Memorial Mass will be offered at 11:00 am on Saturday June 8, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 7 Sharpley Road, Wilmington. Friends and family may visit from 9:30 to 10:45 am on Saturday morning at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Interment will be private.

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    Cara Dyer lit a candle and writes,
    My condolences to the entire Walker family. My heart and my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
    06/01/2019 01:13 pm
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    06/01/2019 01:23 pm
    Arthur Pleasanton lit a candle and writes,
    John - We are all thinking of you and your family. If we can do anything for you or family. please let us know. From all your friends at Fairfax Hardware.
    06/01/2019 08:18 pm
    Yvette writes,
    John so sorry, you and your mom and your family are in our prayers. Yvette, Andrew and Critter.
    06/02/2019 06:00 pm
    Anna & Joseph Grieco lit a candle and writes,
    Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Always remember all the good times
    06/02/2019 08:45 pm
    Dennis & Carol Cannon lit a candle and writes,
    Ann Marie & Family, Our most sincere condolences on the loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him. Sorrowfully, Dennis, Carol & Family
    06/03/2019 01:54 pm
    Marguerite Smith lit a candle and writes,
    Our deepest sympathy to the Walker Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. The Smith Family
    06/03/2019 06:19 pm
    Linda (Kelly) Burritt lit a candle and writes,
    Our condolences to the entire Walker family. My heart and my thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
    06/04/2019 05:17 pm
    Terry Schaefer lit a candle and writes,
    Sweet soul.... RIP....... May God be with you all through this sad time. Eric & Terry Schaefer
    06/07/2019 12:53 pm
    Carl Burgette lit a candle and writes,
    Sorry to hear about the passing of John. He was a great man and I pray for his family in this time of suffering. God has a great man!
    06/12/2019 09:35 pm

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