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James Francis Walsh Jr.

James Walsh Obituary

Of Milton, formerly of West Roxbury and West Hyannisport, left us peacefully on March 30, 2008 at 82 years of age. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Marie (Hanlon) Walsh and beloved father of Betsy and Ed Connolly of Cohasset, Jim and Peg Walsh of Bridgewater, Jay Walsh of West Tisbury, Bill and Nancy Pelz-Walsh of Dummerston, VT, Pat and Jim Scurlock of Natick, Rose and Bill Dugger of Framingham, Bob Walsh of Centerville, Joanne and Tom McCann of Londonderry, NH, formerly of Bridgewater. Beloved son of the late James and Augusta Walsh of Troy, NY. Brother of the late Kathleen Ryan. Beloved grandfather of Caitlin, Megan, Ryan, Peter, Julie, Sean, Bryan, Kate, Kristin, James, Kyra, Lisa, Soren, Tori, Dan, Jamie, Nicholas, and Caroline. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday April 2, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. WW II USMC Veteran. Founder of Hanlon's Women's and Children's Shoes of Jamaica Plain. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to The New England Food Foundation Inc., to support the Cape House for Disadvantaged Children, P.O. Box 970788, Boston, MA 02196-0788. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home (617) 323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2008.

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michele galera forgey

April 11, 2008

To The Walsh famliy, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.He was an outstanding neighbor and helped my family in many ways.I remember being invited over on sundays to watch disney in living color, the many trips to Hanlon's shoe store and playing ball on New Park Ave.I still remember the dinner bell.May God Bless all of you.

Shaun Galvin

April 2, 2008

Dear Betsy, Ed, Caitlin, Megan, Sean, and all of Jim's family and friends,

I am very sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take Care and God Bless.

Sincerely,
Shaun Galvin(Megan's Friend and Classmate from High School)

Ellen farrell

April 1, 2008

Dear Walshes

sorry to here about your father. It hasn't been the same jogging down the parkway without seeing him sitting there waiting for me and kath to jog by and wave. The memories of him driving us to school on rainy days with cigar in his mouth or going to dutes deli to get a pound of cheese for your mother not to forget the lentels from Brighams. He will be missed as well as your mother has. It was a great childhood because of your family and your parents. My sympathys to all. I know how hard it is.

Linda Maccarone Bourbeau

April 1, 2008

Dear Betsy, Jimmy, Jay, Billy, Patsy, Rose, Bobby and Joanne:

My thoughts are with you. You dad was always one of my favorites.

- Linda Maccarone Bourbeau

Kerry and Tim Campbell

April 1, 2008

Joanne, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, along with all of your family.

Tricia Blais-Blunt

March 31, 2008

Dear Betsy and Family; So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a very lucky man to have such a loving family. I am sure that you know he is now happy to be with your Mom. Take great care. Fondly Tricia Blais-Blunt

Matt & Marilyn Gerrior

March 31, 2008

To Mr. Walsh's Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We wish you all peace during this time of grief. From wearing your shoes as a little kid to being best friends with Rose and Bill your legacy has provided love across the United States. Please take care of each other.

March 31, 2008

My sincere sympathy to all the Walsh family members on Jim's death. He was a fine neighbor, always smiling, always kind; and fully deserving of the loving care you gave him.
Ann Falzone, 28 Caroline Drive

Dario DiMare

March 31, 2008

Rose:

Linda, Christina, and my hearts go out to you and your family. You guys have been great friends. Kristen has been an idol for Christina. Bill has been a steadfast friend to me. So when you guys hurt, so do we. You have a woderful family and two great kids that will carry on the tradition set by your dad. Be proud and remember that a part of him is in all of you. If there is anything we can do, please ask. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you.

Love, Christina, Linda, and Dario

Chaplain Art Enos Dept. of Ma. Marine Corps League www.deptofmassmcleague.org

March 31, 2008

Semper Fi Marine Walsh.
The Dept. of Ma. Marine Corps League thanks you for your service to God, our Country, and to our beloved Corps. To James's family we send our sympathies and our prayers on your loss and the loss of our Brother.. James was a member of our "Greatest Generation" and will be remembered by all Marines for the standard he set. He has now reported to our Supreme Commandant for his final assignment and is finally at Peace. May God bless you and be at your side as you cope with this sorrowful time in your lives.
Semper Fidelis

Kath Fraska

March 31, 2008

Hi Cousins,

I'm sorry to be too far to be able to attend the wake and funeral for Uncle Jim, whom I enjoyed being with sooo much as a kid. He was always so full of life and fun. I am glad to have him in my fond memories. I'm glad he will now be with his love - Aunt Joan.

Janet Pownell

March 31, 2008

May you be blessed with wonderful memories of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim, Janet, Greg, and Kim

Mike Casey

March 31, 2008

Mr. Walsh,
Sir, As a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC during WW II. It was the history and accomplishments made by you and your fellow Marines back then that all of us Marines who followed in your footsteps have always tried to live up to. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

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