WILLIAMSBURG — Walter M. Barter Jr., 87, passed Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. Walter was born to the late Walter and Barbara Barter in Massachusetts.
As a young man, he would travel by train, which turned into a passion for trains and locomotives. Walter was a Korean War veteran, where he served in U.S. Army Security. The time spent in the service instilled a strong character in Walter. He was the most honorable, hardworking family man and was always on the right side of the law. When times called for it, he held two jobs to make sure his family was taken care of.
Walter worked in financing and had a deep love of history; genealogy; traveling; New England sports, the Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox to be exact; and Colonial Williamsburg. He admired Colonial Williamsburg so much he built a hand-carved wooden replica of the colonial town. Walter’s other passion was the Episcopal faith. He wanted to become a minister; however, the financial burden of caring for a sick child prevented him from doing so.
Walter is survived by his wife of 64 years, Laura Jean; and three sons, James, Stephen and Walter III. He is also father to William, Patricia and Donald, now deceased.
He will be laid to rest in Freeport, Maine.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to his memorial fund via tmcfunding.com.
Share online condolences with the family at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Service.
