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Longtime Branford RTM Member James Walker Mourned

The local official passed away earlier this month.

BRANFORD, CT — Longtime RTM member C. James Walker, 72, died earlier this month and a celebration of life is scheduled for Oct. 5 in Stony Creek with details to be announced later on, the New Haven Register reports.

Walker was a member of the Stony Creek Association and Branford Community TV. First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove told the Register that Walker was someone everyone respected and he took great care in making decisions impacting the town.

Walker and his wife, Jennifer, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year.

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