William Walker (c1852-1920)

Obituary
Quite a shock, and deep grief, was felt in the McDonald district when it became known on Friday last that Mr. William Walker had died suddenly at his home at Wyong. Only about four months ago Mr. and Mrs. Walker left St. Albans to reside at Wyong, where Mr. Walker bought a farm and orchard property some years ago and gradually developed it to make his home there. On Thursday deceased did a good day's work, and retired to bed that night in his usual health, apparently. Just before daylight on Friday his wife discovered that he was in a serious condition. He was unconscious, and passed away in a few minutes without rallying, the cause being heart failure. He was 67 years of age, and his wife is a sister of Mr. W. Morris, of St. Albans. They had two children, the only surviving one being Mrs. R. Walker. The other child, a daughter also, died at the age of about 10 years. The late William Walker had lived at St. Albans practically all his life. He was one of the stalwart Methodists of the McDonald. He was a good and upright man, one whose influence was for good, and nothing would make him sacrifice a principle. Those who knew him practically all his life say that they never knew him to do a wrong action. After going to Wyong he measured off a piece of land from his property, had deeds prepared for it and had it transferred to the Methodist Church authorities. Here a new church is almost completed. The church is right alongside his home, and his remains were taken into it and a short service held, prior to burial in the Jilliby cemetery.

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