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Richard Walsh Obituary
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for Richard Walsh
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Kelly French
September 11, 2008
Dear Merrill, Caitlin and Meghan, I am so sorry for your loss, Richard was such a wonderful man. I admired him for his courage throughout his illness. He was always so positive. We will miss him terribly at our dental practice. Sincerely, Kelly French
Julie Risch
September 4, 2008
Dear Merrill, Caitlin and Megan,
My heart is saddened to hear of Rick's passing. I am an old friend of Peggy and his Mother, and a fellow cancer patient. I met Rick only once briefly several years ago. After Peggy told me of his illness, I emailed him and we shared some of our experiences and ideas regarding treatments. His faith was so strong and his strength and determination was simply amazing and an inspiration to me. And he loved all of you so much. Peggy told me that his greatest wish was to see his daughters graduate high school and then begin college. I am so happy he was able to realize that dream. You will be in my prayers.
Mike Donoghue
September 4, 2008
Dear Merrill, Caitlin and Megan -
I had only a brief time to know Rick in our department - I'm sorry I didn't have the opportunity to know him better. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susanne Schoener
September 4, 2008
I worked with Rick for 9 years at McKesson. He was a man of extraordinary kindness and faith.
His love for his family shined.
We were blessed to have known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michele Finnell
September 3, 2008
Dear Merrill, Caitlin and Megan, Words cannot express our sadness for all of you. Rick knew that his life in heaven was assured and we pray that you can take comfort in that. Rick was a wonderful man, husband and father. He touched so many people in such a positive way. We will keep you in our prayers.
Our best, Michele and Bill, Paul, Melissa and Jonathan Finnell
Cara and Nick
September 3, 2008
Rest in peace, Rick.
Love to Merrill, Caitlin and Megan
John Mason
September 3, 2008
I worked with Rick many years ago at McCormack and Dodge when he was the proud father of two baby twin girls. He was a very nice person.
My condolences.
Dave Mulcahey
September 3, 2008
Dear Merrill, Cailtin and Megan,
Rick was a great colleague and more importantly a great person.
Having daughters the same age we would touch base about high school and college. His attention and devotion to his family was evident when we spoke. He truly new what was important in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Mulcahey Family
Kay Sherwin
September 3, 2008
It has been 4 years since I left McKesson, but Rick stands out as one of the finest colleagues with whom I have had the pleasure to work. Tall and proud, quiet demeanor and absolutely professional in his approach to work. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Suzanne King
September 3, 2008
Dear Merrill, Caitlin and Megan,
I am saddened by the news of a great colleague and friend. In the last several weeks I would come in to see if today would be the day that he would be back sitting amongst us again. Know that he fought a good fight.
He shared so many stories of Caitlin and Megan, for who he carried so much pride. He would stop by and tell me the latest college that they were looking at and praying that they wouldn’t land in different directions on the same weekend. As I walk by his cube today my head hangs low, know that we will miss him dearly.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.
Margaret and George Gagne
September 2, 2008
Dear Merrill, Caitlin and Megan,
We loved Rick and will miss him so much. He's been such a good friend to us for the past few decades.
His love for the three of you knew no bounds. Megan and Caitlin, he was so proud of all your achievements. He would want you to continue with your lives as though he were still here. He'll always be with the three of you.
Maureen Casey
September 2, 2008
Dear Merrill, Caitlin and Megan,
It is with great sadness that I write this note. Rick was a wonderful person and a terrific colleague. He will be missed at McKesson.
Over the years, I enjoyed many conversations with Rick about being a parent. I have two young daughters and he would give me lots of great tips and advice. I will miss those conversations. I got the sense that he was a wonderful father to his girls...and he was certainly very proud of you.
Rick was a wonderful, positive person. Even through these last couple of years as he faught this terrible disease.
May the great memories of Rick comfort all of you during this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers as is Rick,
Carolyn Johnson
September 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you his dear family.
Carolyn Johnson ( Phoenix, Arizona) McKesson employee
Al Zagaroli
September 2, 2008
Dear Merrill, Caitlin, and Megan,
Rick was one of the finest people I have ever met. I consider him a true friend and have always admired him for his integrity, work ethic, and ability to identify and focus on the truly important things in life. He adored the three of you so much. I hope and pray that you will take comfort in his great love for you as you go through this difficult time.
Robert Rella and family
September 2, 2008
Dearest Merrill, Caitlin and Megan,
I am one of Rick's co-workers, and was devastated to hear of his passing. I was, as so many others, hoping and willing him to a fast and complete recovery. That sadly wasn't to be.
It was humbling, to say the least, to see the courage, dignity and even humor that Rick had in the face of such adversity. Through your loss and sadness, please try to take a measure of pride from that. Rick faced it head on.
He shared many humorous anecdotes with me, several of which involved Caitlin and Megan, no doubt the Apples of his eyes. Pictures of them at various ages adorn his cubicle. I'm glad he got to see them enrolled in college. I know that made him proud.
He will be missed. You are in my prayers.
God Bless.
Lynanne Morganstern
September 2, 2008
I will remember Rick as a great co-worker. He will be missed.
Jack Walsh
September 2, 2008
Caitlan,Megan,Merrill,Peggy Aunt Peggy, Peggy Anne:
Your Dad, Husband, Son, & Brother was a great man who adored you.
His dignity and strength of character
are a role model for anyone.
We are so sorry for your loss. We loved him.
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