Woolwich — Walter J. Cummings, 81, of Nequasset Road died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick after a brief illness.

He was born in Bath on March 14, 1936, a son of Vincent E. and Statira (Russell) Cummings.

He graduated from Morse High School in the Class of 1954 and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. On January 8, 1965 he married Geraldine E. Wiley in South Portland. He was employed at Bath Iron Works as an assistant foreman in the paint shop, retiring in 2001.

He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, all sports, spending time at his camp on Kingsbury Pond. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden and had an apple orchard years ago. He loved his dog, Coby.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Geraldine Cummings of Woolwich, three daughters, Pamela J. Cummings and her husband Donald Hurst of Woolwich, Alisa L. Lapointe and her husband David R. of Woolwich and Juline S. Davis and her husband William H. of Woolwich, one sister, Anna Prichard of Gardiner, three grandchildren, Chris Cummings, Joshua Lapointe and Aaron Lapointe, one great granddaughter, Naomi Cummings and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward V. Cummings and Russell J.

Cummings and one sister, Mary E. Hoshaw.

A private graveside service will be held at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Woolwich at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Activities Fund, Togus, 1 VA Center, Augusta, 04330 or the Voluntary Service/Christmas Fund, Togus Medical Center, 1 VA Center-135, Augusta, 04330. Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.co m.