Antoinette (Toni) Gaudet Walker, age 81, of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Toni was born September 3, 1940 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Margaret and Anthony Gaudet.
Toni graduated from Notre Dame High School in Cambridge, MA in 1958 and earned her degree in Secretarial Science from Pierce Secretarial School in Boston.
Nearly 55 years ago, Toni married Donald Walker, in Chelsea, MA. They had a wonderful life together, starting their family in Dedham, MA and relocating to Ann Arbor in 1979. Toni would say that she moved to the midwest, ‘kicking and screaming’ but ended up loving her home, the midwest and the Ann Arbor community.
Don and Toni enjoyed traveling extensively, spending time with friends and family around the country and the world. She had a passion for music and theater and she and Don enjoyed hundreds of productions through the University Musical Society.
Each summer while the girls were young, the family visited Cape Cod where they enjoyed spending a month in Chatham.
Toni was a wonderful mother to her three daughters, and grandmother to her four grandchildren. She cultivated a beautiful life for her family and spent time volunteering at her children’s school. When they were grown, she pursued her love of travel, and worked as a travel agent for many years. She later indulged in her love of fashion by becoming a sales associate for the Worth Collection.
When her grandchildren were born, she traveled often to help her daughters whenever they needed it. She was passionate about caring for and playing with her grandchildren.
She will be remembered as vibrant and strong, but also loving and compassionate, with a fun sense of humor and a fabulous smile.
Toni is survived by her husband, Donald Walker of Ann Arbor; Daughter Kim Walker (Michael Callas) of Vail, CO. Daughter Lauren Gerrity (Pat Gerrity) of Ann Arbor, MI. Daughter Stacey Oldham (Matt Oldham) of Victor, ID. Sister Rovena Forest of Visalia, CA, and grandchildren Nyko Callas, Autumn Gerrity, and Gretel and Charlie Oldham. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Margaret Gaudet.
A memorial mass for Toni will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St Mary Student Parish, 331 Thompson St, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Toni's memory may be made to The Saint Louis Center, a residential community for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chelsea, Michigan.
https://stlouiscenter.org/give-here/donate/tributes/
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.muehligannarbor.com for the Walker family.
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