WALTER ELBERT WELCH

SHOREHAM — Walter Elbert Welch Jr., 85, of Shoreham, passed away with cancer on May 22, 2025, at his home with his wife, Katherine Welch, at his bedside.

He was born in Weybridge, Vt., to Helen Polania and Walter Elbert Welch Sr. He has two stepdaughters, Hannah Anderson and Kayla Johnson. He is also survived by four brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law. He. Was predeceased by his parents, one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law.

Walter was a farmer. Then he worked for a building mover. Then he worked at Sanel Auto Parts, where he was a driver for 25 years. He then moved on to Fisher Auto Parts, where he was a driver for four years.

He loved his old tractors and telling stories from his younger years. He was a busybody who never sat still and was always tinkering on something.

He will be missed by all who knew him. ◊