Patricia Ann (Burtchell) Walker, 86, of Melbourne, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023 after a courageous battle with COPD.  Born in Fort Fairfield, Maine on March 15, 1937, Patricia was the daughter of James H. and Annie A. (Woodard) Burtchell. She graduated from Fort Fairfield High School (1954). After starting a family, Patricia moved to Hartford, CT. Patricia enjoyed a long career at the Connecticut State Library and retired in 2001. In honor of her commitment to public service Gov. John G. Rowland officially designated Dec 23, 2000 as Patricia A. Walker Day. Patricia was a woman of strong faith and attended services at the Salvation Army in Hartford, CT. She enjoyed her retirement in Melbourne, FL and participating in the local Red Hat Society and travel. She was known to be of good humor and quick witted by those who loved her and could be counted on to step up when her family was in need.

Patricia is survived by her children Andrea Sue (Jim) Bauman, Tamera (Charlie) Pompea, Stephanie Walker; four grandchildren, Jamie Walker, Amy (Ron) Cestra, Sarah (Diane) Pompea and Elizabeth (Brian) Corbat.  Patricia also had two great-grandchildren, Charlie Cestra and Maxwell (Wells) Corbat. She is also survived by her cherished nephew James (Joan) McCue, nieces, nephews, cousins and second cousins. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents James H. and Annie A. (Woodard) Burtchell, sons Gregory Walker and Scott Walker, her brother Max Woodard Burtchell, sisters Betty McCue Walker and Norma Ward and half-sister Audrey McCarthy.

Patricia will be buried at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, CT in a private ceremony. There are no calling hours. Family requests in lieu of flowers to make a donation to the Salvation Army. (https://www.salvationarmy usa.org) or a charity of your choice in Patricia's name. The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT has charge of arrangements.