Passed away peacefully on January 17,2026, surrounded by family.
Walford is survived by his wife, Sylvia and son Duane.
He was known for his kindness, quiet humour, enjoying dominoes with friends, and his ability to make strangers feel welcome.
A service will be held on January 31, 2026, see details below..
In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to Scarborough General Hospital (SHN)
https://www.shnfoundation.ca or the Rockhouse Foundation’s Jamaica relief efforts https://www.rockhousefoundation.org
Events
Visitation
Friday, January 30, 2026
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chapel Ridge Funeral Home
8911 Woodbine AvenueMarkham, ON L3R 5G1
Second Visitation
Saturday, January 31, 2026
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church
3 Clayton DriveMARKHAM, ON L3R 5G1
Service
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:30 am
Miliken Wesleyan Methodist Church
3 Clayton DriveMarkham, ON L3R 8N3
Interment
Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:30 pm
Elgin Mills Cemetery
1591 Elgin Mills Road EastRichmond Hill, ON L3R 5G1
Reception
Saturday, January 31, 2026
2:30 pm
Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church
3 Clayton DriveMARKHAM, ON L3R 5G1