Gregory C. Walker, 79, a longtime resident of Keene, passed away on Dec. 16, 2024, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.

His parents, Robert H. and Sara G. (Hier) Walker, welcomed their son into the world on Dec. 28, 1944, in Middlebury, Vt. Gregory grew up in Bellows Falls and was a 1962 graduate of Bellows Falls High School.

A resident of Keene since 1967, Gregory worked for 50 years as a press foreman with the Keene Sentinel.

He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army National Guard and was a longtime member of the Gordon Bissell American Legion Post No. 4 in Keene.

Gregory helped coach his kid's softball and baseball teams. He was an avid golfer, skier and loved to water ski. He enjoyed creating special memories camping with his family, traveling and taking many cruises with his wife, Patricia.

He will be greatly missed by many in our community, especially his wife of 57 years, Patricia M. (Patnaude) Walker, of Keene; his children: Kelly Fleuette and her husband, Remi, of Keene; Keith Walker of Charleston, S.C.; and Kristopher Walker of Stewartstown; his grandchildren: Rochelle Ingle and her husband, Colt; Xavier Walker, Jian-Casey Capuccino Walker-Sao, Max Walker, Dakota Walker, Connor Walker, Mia Walker, Brynn Walker, Skyla Walker, Isabelle Fleuette, Camille Fleuette and Gabrielle Fleuette; his great-grandchildren, Archer Ingle, Sailor Walker and Kora Walker; his brothers: Robert Walker of Hinsdale; Mike Walker and his wife, Cheryl, of Williston, Vt.; and Patrick Walker and his wife, Pam, of Cummings, Ga.; Patricia's brothers and sisters; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

A sister-in-law, Judy Walker, wife of Robert, predeceased him.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. in St. Bernard Church, 185 Main St., Keene. Burial will be in the spring in St. Joseph Cemetery, Keene.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Mr. Walker's memory to the Keene Family YMCA, 200 Summit Road, Keene NH 03431; or to the Community Kitchen, P.O. Box 1315, Keene NH 03431.

The Foley Funeral Home of Keene is entrusted with Mr. Walker's care. To offer online condolences to the family or to share special memories, please visit www.foleyfuneralhome.com.