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This
webpage is dedicated to and in Memory of Andrew
Sweet of Dalkeith Ave, Marton
Walter Darling - The
Squirrel man
1938 - 2008
I have always believed that
Stanley Park is the Heart of Marton, in fact of
Blackpool itself, and it is thanks to “The Friends
of Stanley Park” that it is as beautiful today as it
was when I was a child. One of the “Friends of
Stanley Park” was a very Special man called Walter
Darling, more affectionately and aptly called “The
Squirrel Man”.
Walter had only two loves in his life, his beloved
partner Mavis, and secondly his love and compassion
for animals especially Squirrels.
We can Thank Walter for all the beautiful squirrels
we see today in the park, due mainly to his own Pet
Squirrels, whose offspring he released into the
park. So the majority of the squirrels today are
related to the first generation of Squirrels named,
Bubble and Squeak.
Over the years Walter rescued and cared for many
Animals, the most notorious one being “Merlin” the
Crow, as a result “Merlin” and his family could be
seen accompanying Walter as he did his “Rounds”
through the Park, feeding his beloved friends.
Walter was a quiet and private Gentleman who after
the Death of his much loved Mavis moved into a small
flat and sadly in 2008 he died in his sleep.
He is still very much missed, not just by his “Human
Friends” but by all the Beautiful Squirrels and
other creatures within the Park.
A tree has been planted in Stanley Park in memory of
this Lovely Man.
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