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Francis Walsh Obituary

WALSH, Francis X. Of Westwood, December 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Claire M. (Gurnon) Walsh. Loving father of Francis P. Walsh and his wife Amy of Atlanta, GA; Dennis M. Walsh and his wife Janet of Dallas, TX; Maryanne Bond and her late husband Leonard of North Kingstown, RI; and Richard P. Walsh and his wife Michaela of Mansfield. Also survived by ten loving grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Funeral from the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (Off Route 109) WESTWOOD, on Friday, Dec. 12th at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Margaret Mary Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00pm. Interment New Westwood Cemetery. U. S. Navy Veteran, Korea. Retired Mechanical Engineer for the FAA. In lieu of Flowers donations may be made in Frank's name to the National Pancreas Research Foundation, 364 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116 Holden - Dunn - Lawler 781-326-0074

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 10 to Dec. 11, 2008.

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December 8, 2009

Claire all I can say is I miss him very much! Love Sue Naimo

Mike Casey

December 19, 2008

Mr. Walsh,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Gerry Stepherson

December 15, 2008

Claire and Family: Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Marie (Lewis) Horn and Family, Manassas Park, Va.

Lorraine (Lewis) Varkas and Family
Roslindale, Ma.

Bryan and Trish Mathaisel

December 10, 2008

Fran was a such a lovely man and a great neighbor. He was very kind and generous. We will always remember him riding his lawnmower around the yard with such enjoyment. Our sympathies and thoughts are with Clare during such a difficult time. We will miss Fran very much.

Robin Gurnon Kenefick

December 10, 2008

Auntie Claire and Family - We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. He was such a kind hearted man. I know this is a difficult time for all of you. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kris Burns

December 10, 2008

To Mary and your family,
we are very sorry for your lost. We know how close you were to your Grandfather.
Tom and Kris

Allyson Fernandes

December 10, 2008

My thoughts and Prayers are with you... Rest in 'Peace' Frankie

Allyson (FAA)

Susan Naimo

December 10, 2008

I am so sorry Claire about Frank, I can' imagine how you feel. I hope you are alright because the rest of your family is exactly like Frank, wonderful! Frank will be missed so much! Love Sue

Ruth Robinson

December 10, 2008

Dear Claire & Family....."to know him was to love him".....our thoughts & prayers are with you all.....what a priviledge and honor it was to have worked with you, Claire, and to have known this remarkable man....wonderful Florida memories. Love, Ruthie & John

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