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William Walsh Obituary
Born in Swansea he was the son of the late William J. and Sarah (Fillessey) Walsh. He resided in Cumberland for over fifty years.
Mr. Walsh Jr. was a Sales Manager for the All States Freight Inc. of Akron, OH and P.I.E of Lincoln. He was a U. S. Navy, WW II veteran serving aboard the USS Taconic.
For many years he was a member of the Board of Directors of the R. I. Trucking Association and Providence Transportation Club. He was Trustee of the Cumberland Lincoln Boys and Girls Club. He was member of the for Boy Scouts Troop 10, Berkley-Ashton. He was also a board member of the Ashton Fire and Rescue Department.
Besides his wife he leaves five sons, Jay and his wife Rebecca Walsh of Foster, RI, Brian and his wife Cynthia Walsh of Tustin, CA, David and his wife Robin Walsh of Avon, CT, Timothy and his wife Patricia Walsh of Lincoln, RI, Glenn and his wife Kinga Walsh of Sandy Hook, Ct; step son, Thomas J. Reilly III of Dartmouth, MA; two step daughters, Margaret Habel of Chepachet and Kathleen Jeffrey of Hingham, MA; Thirteen grandchildren, and six step grandchildren.
A funeral with military honors will be held Saturday, at 9 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Rt. 122, Cumberland, Rhode Island. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling Hours will be held , Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 or Leukemia Society of RI, 1150 Pontiac Avenue, Suite 1, Cranston, RI 02920. Directions/Guesbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Walsh
Jim Sheridan
July 22, 2008
To Jay, Brian, David, Tim, and Glenn
You have my deepeset condolences on the passing of your dad. I have alot of fond memories of spending time at the house on Red Gate Road. Uncle Bill always seemed to have a smile on his face. Hopefully you can take comfort in the number of lives he touched.
Don & Esther Ross
July 20, 2008
Dear Walsh Family:
Don & I were saddened to learn of Bill's passing. We were gratefull to have him as our neighbor. He'll be remembered for the everpresent twinkle in his eye.
Jeffrey Richard
July 13, 2008
Dear,Jay,Brian,Dave,Tim,and Glenn
You dad,and our Uncle Bill was a special guy.The last few days,Lill and I have gone over a number of memories of him.
He really made you feel at ease when you spoke with him.
He was always the happiest talking about the five of you,and your children.
We will miss him and have you all in our prayers.
Love,
Jeff,Lill,Felicia,Anthony,and Diana
Bob and Lee Lloyd
July 13, 2008
To all of you, my wife Lee and I are so very sorry for your loss. We truly understand what you have all gone through over the past several months. Tim and Patty, Lee and I am very sorry that we were not there for you at this very difficult time, but know that we are thinking and praying for all of you .
Terence, Barbara, Samantha & Jake Richard
July 12, 2008
Dear Jay, Brian, David, Tim, Glenn and extended Walsh family members.
What a man! 81 years young. I hope we all can be so fortunate to "live" half the life he led in spirit and in years. All of you should be so proud to have called this man Dad!
Dottie - Our prayers are with you!
Uncle Bill - Thank you for being a part of our families' lives through the years. You were a blessing to all of us. We will miss you dearly!
Oh' that laugh of yours. How it could light up a room! I can hear it now.
Greg Lamb
July 12, 2008
To the Walsh Family, Dot, Peg, Kathleen and TJ
From the Lamb Family on
Campbell Street
Our deepest condolensces at this sad time. In the few times we met, Bill always had such a warmth about him and a smile on his face.
I'll never forget the look on his face when I almost dropped your birthday cake on you Dot at the barbeque last summer.
Love and Caring thoughts,
Greg, Karen, Claudia, Brian, Tim and Frank
Stefano and Mirella Cardarelli
July 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Scott Tierney
July 11, 2008
Dear Jay, David, Brian, Tim & Glenn
Mary and I were very sad to hear about your dad's passing. He was a genuine person, with a warm and jovial spirit. I am not aware of one sporting event that any of you participated in that he (and your mom) were not present. He derived great joy and a sense of pride from each of you. In you, he lives on.
Chris Stetkiewicz
July 11, 2008
To all the Walsh boys and their families, especially Glenn and Kinga:
I'll remember Bill for his easy going nature and his kindness to me from the time I grew up on Red Gate Rd, through high school and on into adulthood. He had a rare ability to connect with people of all types that made him a fantastic neighbor and friend. I see that gift from Bill (and Claire) in Glenn, Tim, Jay, David and Brian. I was lucky to have known Bill.
Joel Suskin
July 11, 2008
Dear Glen & Kinga:
Sorry to hear the news about Mr. Walsh. Abbye and I never met him, but he obviously lived a full life and left your family with many fond memories.
Hang in there and keep thinking of the good times with Dad.
JOEL SUSKIN
Tricia Kassab
July 10, 2008
Dear Jay, David, Brian, Timmy and Geep,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families today. Uncle Bill was so special to me and will be missed. I will never forget his contagious laugh and positive demeanor. We can rest knowing he is at peace.
Love, Patricia
Robert and Cristina Weisz
July 10, 2008
Dear Glenn and Kinga,
May the memory of your father be a source of comfort during this time of sadness.
With our deepest condolences.
Warmly,
Paul Hoffmann
July 10, 2008
Dear Glenn and Kinga
I am sorry for your loss. May your memories of your Dad be of comfort to you and your family. My condolences and best wishes to you all.
Laura Levesque
July 10, 2008
To TJ and Dot, My deepest sympathies for your loss. I did not know Bill well, but the couple times I met him, he always had the brightest smile & warmth about him. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Terry Moody
July 10, 2008
My mom, Martha (Gallagher) Moody, always spoke highly of, and was extremely proud of her cousin, "Billy" Walsh. My thoughts and prayers are with the Walsh family during this difficult time.
Maureen Miller
July 10, 2008
Dear Jay, Brian, David, Tim, and Glenn...
To him the name of "father" was another name for love...
Your dad was truly a gem--we hope that all the beautiful memories that you have had with him throughout the years comfort you.
Love, Steve, Maureen, and Brenna
Joseph T. Duffy
July 10, 2008
I have fond memories of your parents when we were neighbors on Red Gate Road. Please know that i appreciated seeing your parents when mine died. They were always there for the Duffy's. and the Duffy's were very fond of the Walsh family. Please accept my condolences.
Joe Duffy, Los Angeles, CA
Steven Hirsch
July 10, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
lorraine demaria
July 10, 2008
Glenn and Kinga,
You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Bastic-Penardo, Frank D Penardo, Jr & Family
July 10, 2008
Tim & Family~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ralph Cataldo
July 10, 2008
Jay,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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