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- Was a farmer living in Warminster, Medonte Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Was living in Medonte Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada in 1955. Walker had a great memory of local events and had a extensive scrapbook of local news items and photographs. Buried in Plot 1D41-44, Fair Valley Cemetery.
The Orillia Packet & Times, Tuesday, January 9, 2001, page 13
RIX, Walker William Daniel
Peacefully at home, with his family at his side, Warminster on Saturday, January 6th, 2001; in his 99th year. Walker Rix, beloved husband of 64 years of Lenora Rix (nee Ward). Loving father of Frances and husband Douglas Thompson of Oshawa and Larry predeceased. Dear Poppa of Adam and Ruth Ann. Predeceased by brother Joe, brother-in-law of Mrs. Betty Rix of Orillia. Lovingly remembered by the Ward family, nieces and nephews. The late Mr. Walker Rix will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia from 7 - 9 p.m. Monday, 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday and at St George's Anglican Church, Fairvalley on Wednesday January 19th from 12 noon until 1 o'clock at which time a "Celebration of Walker's Life" will be held. Spring interment St George's Cemetery, Fairvalley. If desired, Memorial Donations to St George's Anglican Church, Fairvalley or to Helping Hand, Orillia Branch would be gratefully appreciated. Members of the L.O.L. #837 Warminster are asked to gather in the parlours for service Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock.
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1902 - 2001 (98 years)
