They were married in 1902 in Blackford, Wedmore – where Helen came from, daughter of George and Rosa Maria Duckett, farmers.
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He was musical, playing the banjo and composing his own songs.
In 1914 Kelly’s Directory he is listed as private resident, 20 College Street (not in the commercial section).
Walter ran a business in Burnham making and dealing with bicycles, motors and other things, the Hawks Motor and Cycle works, on the corner of Victoria Street and College Street – see the Capture Burnham website.
Walter lived until the age of 82 and was a member of the church choir until the end of his life. Helen lived a little longer and died in Weston-super-mare.
In his will dated 1955 his address is given as “The Moorings”, Stoddens Road, Burnham on Sea and he is described as “Rate Collector”.
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Their daughter Irene never married, and died in 1992, in Burnham, her address then was Hill View, 36 Berrow Road, Burnham on Sea.
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