Memories of Wingham: Ray Walker worked four decades with foundry

April 9, 2026 @ 8:28 amColumns, Opinion, Wingham Advance Times

Photo of adult hockey team
the Wingham Rockers. The Rockers included, back row, from left: Al Harrison, Doug Neil, Ron Beecroft, Ray Walker, Ross Davies, George Skinn, Tim Tolton, Paul McKee, John Cullen, Bill Tolton, Wayne Brown, John Fry and Dave Magee. Front row: Jim English, Doug Scrimageour, Len Houghton, Barry Ireland, Fraser Strong, Rob Laurie, Bill Robinson and Ken Balzer. (Contributed photo)

Early years Ray’s memories circle around music, sports, and his work for 43 years for the Western Foundry/Wescast. He grew up on the third line of Morris township, son of Gordon and Leita (Higgins) Walker. His mother was 41 when he was born. He doesn’t remember anything at all about his grandparents, as they were…

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