Born in San Francisco, USA, Mrs Walker moved to Newmarket in 1959 after being educated in London.

A founder member of the League of Friends, she had been active in numerous social and charitable organisations in Newmarket and had also been a prolific contributor of articles over many years to the Newmarket Journal. She enjoyed travelling and dancing.

Mrs Walker leaves a daughter, Sheila, sons Stuart and Nigel, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Her funeral took place at St Mary's Church, Newmarket, and West Suffolk Crematorium, Risby, on April 7. Canon Geoffrey Smith officiated at the services.

Family mourners were: Wendy Walker (rep Stuart Walker), Nigel Walker, Pamala Walker, Julie Walker, Stephen Walker, Cheyne Walker, Heidi Spicer, Martin Spicer, Julie Walker, Charlie Walker, Sarah Aldred, Wendy Ducoin (Sheila and family in USA), Peter Blue (John and Sandie Blue), Audrey Harding, Staveley Harding, Dinah Martin (Gary Martin), Paul Harding, Jackie Harding, Michael Bailey and Mary Bailey.

Other mourners were: Christine Archer, Jeanette Neilson and Annette Brooks (Lakenheath Village Home), Janet Rodman (Pat and Dennis Martin), Mark Rodman (Sue White), Joan Wilkinson (Joy Bavey, Newmarket Town Women's Guild), Mr and Mrs J Moore (Carl and Charlotte), Janet Ramsey Helie, Joan Robinson (Harry Robinson), Barbara Fuller (League of Friends, Newmarket Hospital), Mr and Mrs E Dunning (Newmarket Local History Society), Mr T Cummins (Diana Papworth), Mrs B Cummins (Ray Cummins), Mr and Mrs W G Smith (Andrew Smith), Catherine Hobbs (Margaret Cole), Joan Shaw (Newmarket DFAS and Ann Heathcote), Mike Humphries (Chris Humphries), Madge Harris (TVWG), Sue White (Newmarket Hospital), Jean Tanner, Mary Austin, Maureen Howlett, Christine Scott, Sara Froud, Grace Duffen, Bernie McCormick, Elaine Weaver and Noreen Slattery.