Alec Thomas WalterOXFORDM.B.E. of Sherborne passed peacefully away on October 25th at the age of 95. He was Husband to childhood sweetheart Nora, Father to Clive, Sally, Simon and Caroline. Coming from a working class background, he won a scholarship to Fosters Grammar school where he became Head Boy. By 18 he had trained as a pilot in the Fleet Air Arm. His career in the Youth Service began in 1947 when he became the first Boys Club Leader for Sherborne. After a long and distinguished career he eventually became Deputy Director for The National Youth Bureau, his services recognised with an M.B.E. On retirement he returned to live in Bradford Abbas and oversaw the development of 'Tinneys' Youth Centre. He remained active in the community working in the archives of Sherborne Museum, researching the history of Sherborne, and as a member of the local camera club. As a keen Sportsman he played County Cricket for Dorset and West Kent. He will be greatly missed by his surviving children, Clive, Sally and Simon, his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren who will always cherish the love he gave. All who came to know him will forever be grateful for his patience, kindness and generosity. Even 'til his dying day he was described as a 'true gentleman', apologising for any inconvenience his death might bring to others. A funeral service will be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday 17th November at 2.40pm. Donations will be received for Alzheimer's Society c/o Bracher Brothers, Newell, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EZ Tel: 01935 813479
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