Walter K. Freeman, Jr. – 85, of Andover and formerly of Wakefield, died at his home on Thursday, August 16, 2018.
Born in Wakefield, MA on December 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Walter K. Freeman, Sr. and Elsie Blizzard Freeman. He was raised and attended school in Wakefield. He was a member Masonic Lodge in Wakefield. He also served as a Youth Advisor at the Congregational Church in Wakefield. Walter has been a resident of Andover for the past 41 years.
Walter was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, from 1953 to 1956 where served on a Tug Boat in Greenland, constructing the DEW Line radar defense system. Walter was Wakefield Police Officer. He later worked as a self employed home contractor for many years.
He was a volunteer for the National Forest Service in New Hampshire. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, camping and birding. He was a skilled photographer.
Family members include his loving wife of 61 years, Sally (Clarridge) Freeman; his son, Paul F Freeman; his daughter, Linda Lee Straw and her husband Clifford and a granddaughter, Krystina Lee Freeman.
Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, August 24 from 9:30 to 11 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to : New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (https://wildlife.state.nh.us/funding/donate.html). www.croswellfuneralhome.com
My prayers to Sally, his family, and all that knew him. May all the fond memories combat the grief of his loss. Rest In Peace and comfort.
so many wonderful memories of our friendship. camp fires, fishing, river swimming. Fly with the angels dear friend. Bonnie and Wendy
So sad to lose Uncle Walter. He is in a better place but will be missed. See you Friday,.Love , your Wendy!
Hi Linda and Cliff sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and sending prayers Ed and Linda
Sally we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We love you!
XO- The Andover Senior Center
To Sally, Paul, Linda and families, so very sorry to hear about Walter. Our family has such wonderful memories of our summer neighbors and all the wonderful contraptions Walter built.
We send you big hugs from the mountains and the Mad River that Walter loved.
To Sally and your immediate family, our prayers and thoughts are with you as you deal with such a personal loss. May your 61 years of special memories give you the strength to deal with your loss.
Love, Warren and Crystal