Walter Davis

Walter E. Davis, age 93, passed away November 12, 2024.

Walter was born in Providence, RI. on June 23, 1931. After graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country during the Korean Conflict as a Corporal 1st class.

Soon after he met the love of his life, Doris Jalbert. They were married on May 8th 1954. Together they were blessed with five children, Mark (deceased) and wife Laurie, Linda Spelko (husband John), Bruce Davis, Glen (deceased) and wife Jane, Wendy Davis and honorary daughter, M.J. Despres.

He was predeceased by his parents Edwin and Ethel Davis of Putnam, Ct., brothers Joseph, Robert, and Ted Davis.

Walter worked at Massachusetts Electric Co. as an Appliance Service Technician until he retired. The whole Davis clan spent summers on Cape Cod and have great memories of sailing , swimming and being great beach bums. After retirement Walter and Doris moved to Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Walter became an avid golfer, he even accomplished the coveted hole in one. 

At home he was a prolific reader, devouring books by the thousands. He loved watching Jeopardy and answered almost any question that came up. Walt was known for his easy going personality and his great sense of humor. Many times one of his grandchildren will comment or make a joke and we laugh and say “ that’s just like what grandpa would say”.

Walt loved his wife Doris with an unending love for more than 70 years. He took great pride in his five children, eight grandchildren; Maya Andrews, Erica Simister, Jennifer Bolduc, Tiffany Spelko, Meghan Davis, Jeremy, Ryan, and Tyler Davis, and six great grandchildren; Aiden and Finley, Ethan, Caleb, Issac, and Eliza.

Walter’s funeral will be held at Saint Thomas Church in Palmer, MA on December 10th, 10:00am. 

In lieu of flowers please donate to St.Jude’s Children Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude-today.html