Robert M. Walker Sr. passed away suddenly, at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2007, he was 77. Born in Roxbury, Bob was raised in Dorchester, graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School and attended Northeastern University. Mr. Walker was a proud veteran, serving with the Marines in the Korean War; he was involved in many battles. He earned 2 purple hearts, a Bronze Star & a Silver Star for his bravery and service to his country. Robert was a member of the DAV in Malden and the VFW DiFronzo Post in Saugus. After the Korean War Robert worked as a traffic manager in the garment district in Boston for 16 years and then for the MBTA as an instructor for 23 years. He was a member of the Carmen's Union # 529 and #589. Bob loved to fish, watch TV, sweets and football. He and his wife Carolyn enjoyed taking cruises to the Caribbean and visiting Nova Scotia. Mr. Walker is the husband of 52 years to Carolyn G. (Williams) Walker. Father of Cheryl A. Bromander & her husband Thomas of Andover, Robert M. Jr. & his wife Diane of Billerica, Michael F., John E. & his wife Candice, Paul R. & his wife Susan, Mark J. & his wife Kim all of Tewksbury and the late Judith E. Walker. Brother of Mildred Horne of Dorchester. Grandfather of Ryan & Evan, Sarah & Christopher, Paige & Emily and Marissa. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Thursday Nov. 15th at 8AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Herbert St. Melrose, at 9AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Wed. 4-8PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis TN 38105 or Make A Wish Foundation of Massachusetts, 1 Bullfinch Pl. 2nd Floor, Boston 02114. To sign guest book please visit www.gatelyfh.com.