Nancy Louise (Pelkey) Walker, age 92, passed away on August 11, 2026. She died peacefully after a long illness in her home at the Earl M. Bourdon Centre, an independent living facility in Claremont NH. She had been a resident there since the passing of her beloved husband, Theodore (Ted) Walker, in August 2013. She was born in Bellows Falls VT on September 24,1933.

She was the daughter of the late Harold Pelkey of Springfield VT and the late Annette (Royce) Clark of Fenton MI. Her stepfather was the late Ward Clark of Fenton, MI.

Nancy and Ted were married for over 60 years, living at Mountain View Farm on Borough Road in North Charlestown, NH which had been in Ted’s family for 5 generations. It was there that Nancy continued the farm’s legacy through building a full life and community that deeply cherished both the couple and the land. The farmhouse was constantly filled with laughter and chatter from friends, neighbors, and loved ones who were always welcome to stop by. She loved having company over and was generous with whatever was available whether it be a hot cup of coffee, freshly baked goods, or a seat at the table for lunch. Nancy was warmly regarded as a good neighbor to all.

She was also an active participant in the North Charlestown Mother’s Club, the North Charlestown Methodist Church and the North Charlestown Grange Hall. Having an affinity for cooking and baking, Nancy deeply enjoyed participating in church suppers by baking pies and working in the kitchen. When her husband, Ted, began logging on his own land, the farm earned a membership of the Tree Farm Association, and they became very active in the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association (NHTOA). Every year this group set up a booth at the Cornish Fair (NH) where Nancy drove her personal antique John Deere tractor in competitions and won obstacle course races with it. Another one of her many passions included raising Charolais cows, most notably a sweet calf named Robby. Well-known for her love of cows, Ted and Nancy’s farmhouse was filled with cow décor, many were gifts from friends and family.

In the late 1970’s she was a cook at the then popular restaurant Indian Shutters in North Charlestown, but for most of her working life she was a Certified Nursing Assistant at what is now known as Elmwood Nursing Home in Claremont, NH and at the County Nursing Home in Unity, NH. She had a compassionate heart and was a strong advocate for the patients in her care.

Nancy and Ted loved traveling on the backroads of New Hampshire and Vermont and annually went to the coast of Maine, which was Nancy’s favorite. They deeply treasured their 50th wedding anniversary trip to Scotland.

Nancy is survived by her two children, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Her son Robert B. Walker (Martha, deceased), grandson Robert S. Walker (Erin), great grandson Martin, granddaughter Mary Walker, two great granddaughters, Michaela Walker and Emma Walker, all of Yarmouth Port, MA. Daughter Karen (George) Schumacher of Ann Arbor, MI and granddaughter Zoe Schumacher of Cambridge, MA. She is also survived by two sisters, Laverne Caputo (Jim, deceased) of Swartz Creek MI and Carolyn McAdams (Al, deceased) of Peebles, OH. Two brothers Burt Clark (Kathy) and Benton Clark, both from Howell, MI as well as multiple nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by infant son Matthew Lyman Walker and sister Joanne Ryan.

Special mention and much love to Elizabeth Kern of Worcester MA and Michael Kern of Fitchburg MA; Cathy Adams of North Charlestown and her daughters, Wendy, Kelsey, Emily and Lindsey; her nephew and his wife, Jim and Linda Callum of Unity, NH; her nephew and his wife Bill and Hope Ryan of Little Compton, RI and to good friend Susan Augustinowicz of Unity, NH.

Also special thanks to her neighbor, friend and caretaker, Joyce Hubbard.

There will be a graveside service at Hope Hill Cemetery on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lake Sunapee Visiting Nurse and Hospice at: https://www.lakesunapeevna.org/donate-now