Arthur E. Walsh Sr.

WALSH, ARTHUR E., SR., 88, died Saturday, September 29, 2007 at his residence in Binghamton, N.Y. after a long illness. He was also a resident of East Providence. He was the husband of Josephine Walsh. He was also the husband of the late Marie (Donovan) Walsh.

He was born in Taunton a son of the late George and Rachel (Springer) Walsh. Mr. Walsh worked for over 38 years for ARCO and was one of their best salesman. After retiring from ARCO he worked for DeBlois Oil Company for 11 years and Drew Oil Company for 2 years before finally retiring in 1991. He served in the United States Marine Corps in the late 1930s.

He was the devoted father of The Right Reverend Arthur E. Walsh Jr. of East Providence, William M. Walsh and his wife Elaine of North Providence, Thomas F. Walsh of East Providence and Ann M. Bubier and her husband Raymond of Exeter; two sisters, Ruth Hartley of New Hampshire and Elsie Smith of Fall River and three granddaughters. He was the brother of the late Marian Fairhurst and Evelyn Quental.

His funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 A.M. from the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in St. Margaret's Church, Pawtucket Avenue. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 5-8.