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Robert Walsh Obituary
Born in Clinton, where he was a life resident, Robert retired from East Ohio Gas in 1984. He was a member of the Clinton Church of the Nazarene and was a lifetime member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II. Robert was a proud Navy veteran having served during World War II for the submarine service in the South Pacific.
Preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen (Wentsch) Walsh; son, Lynn Robert Walsh; siblings, Evelyn Weber, Mary Boyd and Royce, Vergil and Vern Walsh; Robert is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Lois; daughter, Linda (Ron) Scarbrough of Marshallville; sons, Bruce (Sandi) Walsh of Avon, Roger (Carol) Walsh of Marshallville; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Friday, July 19, 2013, 11 a.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93), Canal Fulton, Pastor Mark Janeen officiating. Interment at Canal Fulton Cemetery. Calling hours TODAY, 5 to 7 p.m. and also one hour prior to service time on Friday. Memorials can be made to HMC Barberton Hospice and Palliative Care, 527 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 or Clinton Church of the Nazarene, 2850 Hickory St., Clinton, OH 44216. www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Brian & Cheryl (Witte) Smith & Family
July 21, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
July 20, 2013
Dearest Lois, So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May He grant you comfort and peace.
Your neighbors,
Mary & Rod Smith
July 19, 2013
Dear Lois,Linda,Bruce and Roger so sorry to hear of the passing of your Husband and Father. Susie and Don Wichterman
Chaplain Ray Fritz
July 19, 2013
Our condolences to Lois, Linda, Bruce, and Roger and all of Robert's family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers that God will whisper peace into your hearts and comfort you in your sorrow and loss. We are grateful for Robert's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service during WWII having made 5 War Patrols on the USS Cabrilla SS-288. We are also grateful for his dedication to the Submarine Veterans WWII. To our "Brother of the Phin" ... "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to God and country." -- Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
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Nick Nichols
July 18, 2013
To Lois and Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bob's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one. All SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bob will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”, a true hero of the Greatest Generation and a great Patriot.
MOMM1(SS) Robert J. Walsh
US Navy
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Douglas Blanar
July 18, 2013
Dear Lois, I am so sorry of reading of Bobs passing. I hope someone will show this to you if you are not internet savy. I remember how good you looked when the church through the luncheon at Aunt Ediths passing. You take good care of yourself. Sincerely Doug Blanar
Phyllis Mayberry
July 18, 2013
Lois and family our prayers and thoughts are with you at these difficult times.
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