SPEED SMITH WALKER

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• Hi Fay & Family. I will never forget the basement "jam sessions" at the house, and the first time I heard Speed sing My Woman My Wife. What a voice!! I miss those days, but will always have fond memories. Love always. Rob - Posted by: Rob McLaughlin (Friend) on: May 05, 2019

• Fay I have just learned of Speed's passing. Having been very sick for the past few years I have been out of the loop. My heart breaks thinking about the man they called "Speed Walker". Speed and I spent many a gig singing together and working with young talent in the studio. He was a gentle soft spoken man with a true passion for music. He was the kindest man I had ever met and the world was a better place having had him in it. I listen to our recordings often and think about him. My deepest sympathies go out to you Fay and your family. I will see him soon and we will sing together once again. Ron Dirr - Posted by: Ron Dirr (Friend) on: Sep 15, 2017

• My heartfelt condolences to you Fay and the rest of the family, I just heard the news of this, big warm hugs, I will always remember his smiles and kind words, - Posted by: Monique Broadbent(Johnson) (Friend of the family) on: May 31, 2016

• ghost rider in the sky.thank you buddy,love you fay - Posted by: ed klassen (best friend) on: Mar 27, 2016

• This so little to say after all the years at C.N. Speed never promised things he couldn't do. He treated us fairly. He invited us into his home to sing. Thank You Speed Art - Posted by: Art Bloomfield (C.N. and brother Mason ) on: Jan 30, 2016

• Fay and family, Speed will always be in our hearts. A true gentleman, wonderful friend to us. We will cherish our fond memories of music, laughter, and great visits with you on the road and here at home. We know - He is SINGING with the angels!! - Posted by: Cindi and Barry Steg () on: Jan 14, 2016

• Fay, I was very saddened to hear the news of Speed's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this most difficult time. Speed will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. He was a beautiful person, inside and out, and very talented. I loved to listen to him sing back in the 80s at Saturday afternoon jams at Ma's, and it was my pleasure to have worked with him on the MACA Board all those many years ago. He was a true gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace. - Posted by: Samantha Rothwell (friend) on: Jan 11, 2016

• What sad news about Speed's passing. He and Fay were so involved in mentoring, supporting and cheering new singers back in the 80's. Speed had such a smooth voice and style --he was willing to share his knowledge of stage and performance with us. I fondly remember the get-togetherness at their home. I always found Speed as a kind and caring man with wonderful talent. My thoughts and prayers are with Fay and family. - Posted by: Rae Anne Paxton () on: Jan 07, 2016

• Hey Kelly, Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. After doing your family history I feel like I know him. Take care. - Posted by: Dwight & Susan Anderson (Friends of Kelly) on: Jan 07, 2016

• Fay, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You were such a loving and caring partner to Speed. May he rest in peace and may you find peace in your dedication and love you gave him. - Posted by: Ricki (Terry Fox Run volunteer) on: Jan 07, 2016

• Fay, Just learned of Speed's passing. He touched many lives as he so graciously shared his gift of music with the elderly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be comforted with the loving arms of our heavenly Father. Anna (formerly of West Park Manor) - Posted by: Anna Jacques (Nursing Home contact) on: Jan 07, 2016

• Speed and I were friends when we were kids when Speed lived on Salter and St. Johns and I was on Mountain Ave....I'm so sorry to hear about his passing he was a really nice person during our childhood and the days as adults before I moved away. - Posted by: Chuck Harris (friend) on: Jan 07, 2016