James A. Walker

James Arthur Walker, age 79, of Nashua passed away unexpectedly at home on May 18, 2023. Jim was born in Lowell, MA on May 28, 1943 to the late William Walker and Rhoda Angel Walker.

Jim spent the majority of his youth in Lowell. He also lived in Clinton MA and referred to those years as “The Happiest Years of my Teen Life”.

Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served state-side, stationed in Pensacola, FL from 1960 to 1964, being Honorable Discharged.

Jim met his future wife, Evelyn Nelson in the fall of 1964. They were engaged that December. On June 19, 1965 Jim and Evelyn were married at the Presbyterian Church in Londonderry, NH.

Jim worked for several manufacturing companies throughout his life. Including Doehla Greeting Card Company in 1965 and ending at Samina in 2001. Jim worked part time for a few more years after Samina, until fully retiring.

Jim and Evelyn spent many years camping in the White Mountains of NH with their daughters, as they were growing up. After their daughters were grown, Jim and Evelyn still spent time in the Lincoln, NH area and Wells Beach ME on vacations. They also did a bit of travelling to include trips to Las Vegas, Florida and a few trips to the Island of Aruba.

Jim was an avid Lottery player and nicknamed himself the “F.L.W.” (Future Lottery Winner). Jim said if he ever hit it big, he would buy a place in Aruba.

The source of Jim’s greatest joy was that of spending time with his grandchildren. Jim and Evelyn took all four of their grandchildren on vacations and day trips to include The Friendly Farm, and spent many summer days at the pool where they lived. Jim “Papa” never missed any of his grandchildren's events. Always cheering them on during their sports, and celebrating their accomplishments at school events.

Besides his Loving Wife, Jim is survived by his two devoted daughters, Kelly St. Pierre and her husband, Joseph St. Pierre of Bennington, and Amy Walker and her boyfriend Mark Trudeau of Nashua. His grandchildren, Emily Newell and Zachary Newell, both of Nashua, and Priscilla St. Pierre of Bennington, and his eldest sister, Dottie Dauteuil of Dracut, MA.

In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his granddaughter Angel St. Pierre in August of 2022, his older brother William Walker,Jr.,  and his older sister Hazel Hand.

Jim will be remembered by numerous friends, several in- laws, nieces and nephews, as well as neighbors.

Jim was known throughout the city of Nashua, and wherever he went he made a lasting impression. He was loved and respected by so many. He may have never made it to Hollywood, but he was a star!

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 11am to 4pm. Friends and Family are welcome to stop in, share stories and pay respects, a brief eulogy to begin at noon, at the RiverPines Community Center, 0 River Pines Blvd., Nashua, NH.

A private family burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, cash or non-cash donations can be made directly to the VAMC Manchester Voluntary Service, 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104-7007.