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Josephine Walsh Obituary

Josephine Ann 'Joanne' (Boschetto) Walsh, 85 and a resident of Littleton passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 4, 2021. She is predeceased by her first husband Edward T. LaRoche Sr. and her second husband William Walsh. Joanne was born in Watertown on September 12, 1935, to the late Vincent and Anna (Migliaccio) Boschetto. She comes from a large Italian-American family and described her cousins as being her best friends. Joanne loved reading, crocheting, and cooking. In her later years she also enjoyed playing bingo and spending winters in Florida. Above all, family was most important to Joanne. She was loved by all who enjoyed her kind nature and will be dearly missed. Joanne is survived by her three sons Edward LaRoche Jr. and his wife Kathy of Wakefield, James LaRoche and his wife Judy of Littleton, Robert of Chelmsford and Step Daughter Joanne and her husband Edward of Marlborough. She is also survived by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Joanne for a period of visitation in the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Wednesday June 9, 2021. Her funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 11:00 am. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Main Street, Salem, NH. Arrangements under the care of Badger Funeral Home, Littleton. To share a memory of offer a condolence visit: www. badgerfuneral.com

Published by Eagle-Independent from Jun. 9 to Jun. 17, 2021.
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Aunt Joanne, I love you very much and will miss you more than I can express. I am so thankful that I found you after all of these years.

Suzy Differ

Family

June 15, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the Boschetto, LaRoche and Walsh families on the loss of a sister, mother and grandmother. I have vivid memories of visits to my Aunt Anna Boschetto's home as a child, when Joanne and the LaRoche boys lived across the backyard. Keeping all of you in our prayers at this difficult time.

Bruce & Ann MacDonald

Family

June 8, 2021

Eddie, Jimmy, Bobby and family, Sue and I are so sad to hear of your mother Joanne's passing. She is in our thoughts and prayers.

Steve Ferraro

Family

June 8, 2021

To Joanne's family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mother was a kind, loving lady with
a brave spirit.
She is reunited now with her many loved ones, we will keep her in our thoughts and prayers.
May she rest in peace. Love, June & Jack Walsh

June Walsh

Family Friend

June 6, 2021

Your now in God's care -- please take my love with you on your journey.

ELAINE Benedict

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June 6, 2021

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Jun

9

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Badger Funeral Home

347 King Street, Littleton, MA 01460

Jun

9

Service

11:00 a.m.

Badger Funeral Home

347 King Street, Littleton, MA 01460

Jun

9

Interment

1:00 p.m.

Pine Grove Cemetery

Main Street, Salem, NH 03079

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Badger Funeral Home of Littleton

347 King St, Littleton, MA 01460-1248

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