Walter L. Vail, age 94, died early Christmas morning while surrounded by family. He leaves his devoted wife of 44 years, Eleanor (Brodeur) Vail, 2 sons: Doug Vail, of Blackstone, MA and Randy Vail, of PA; 8 daughters: Vicky Verge, of MA; Gail Connors, of Blackstone, MA; Tina Murphy, of Whitinsville, MA; Joanne Vail, of Cape Cod, MA; Judy Farrell, of CT; Andrea Forte, of RI; Nancy Brown, of Charlton, MA and Leeza Vail, of GA; a brother LIoyd Vail of New York and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Walter is predeceased by a son, Robert Farrell, Jr., and by his siblings: Harold, Robert, Ralph, Winslow, Donny, and Audrey.
 
Born in Gagetown, New Brunswick, Canada, February 26, 1930, Walter was one of 8 children of Cecile and Viola (Ferris) Vail.  As a young man living in Canada, Walter worked as a Lumberjack. After leaving Canada, he settled in the Framingham area, later moving to Hopkinton, and to Connecticut in 2009.  Always a hard worker, Walter was somewhat of a "Jack of all trades". His professional career was spent with Fafard Construction, where he was the superintendent charged with overseeing the builders.  He also was the property manager and caretaker for the Fafard's properties.  
 
Walter was a Mason and loved animals, especially horses.  Saturday nights were when he and Eleanor loved to go out dancing together.  
 
Calling Hours at Carr Funeral Home, 24 Hill St., Whitinsville, MA are Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 1-3PM. Burial will be private at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.