Walter L. Schreiber

CHESTER, Conn. — Walter L. Schreiber, 76, of Chester and formerly of North Canaan, died Oct. 6, 2014. He was the husband of the late Loretta (Gaudette) Schreiber. Walter was born Sept. 9, 1938, to the late Gertrude (Amelia) and Harry Schreiber. He graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in 1956 and soon after joined the U.S. Navy. After serving his country, Walter helped his father’s business at the Esso Gas Station in North Canaan. After pursuing other interests, Walter became a police officer with the Wethersfield Police Department, where he served for several years. Walter was a member of the Masons and an avid animal lover.He is survived by his son, Scott Schreiber, of Sharon; his daughter, Susanne Schreiber, and her husband, David Irwin, of Litchfield; his granddaughter, Hannah Schewtschenko; and his longtime companion, Françoise Baker, of Manchester, Conn. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m., at the Canaan United Methodist Church in North Canaan. The Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon has charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chester Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 209, Chester, CT 06412.