Flint, Michigan
WALSH, Donald F. - Of Flint, age 86, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Brian's House of Davison. Visitation 4-8PM Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. An Ancient Order of Hibernians in America service will be held at 6:30PM Friday followed by a Knights of Columbus Council #695 Memorial Service at 7PM Friday at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30PM Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 East Bristol Road in Burton, Father Gary L. McInnis officiating. Entombment at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Donald was born in Flint, Michigan on February 21, 1922, the son of Martin and Angeline Walsh, and was a lifelong resident of the Flint area. Mr. Walsh served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and was a member of the VFW and Arrowhead Lodge. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Flint. In 1987, Don retired from General Motors Parts Division after 30 years of service. Surviving are 2 sisters, Gloria and husband Bernard Compton and Mary Berta; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Gerald, Martin, Jr. and Melvin; and his sister, Sister Deloris. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Living next door to your family as a child has lots of memories. I will always remember Don asking about my nose whenever we crossed paths. Don always thought it was his fault I fell down a hill cutting it nearly off because Mary Therse and I went to the store in his place.
Lois Curtiss
December 13, 2008 | Peoria, AZ
I worked with Don back in 1966 and would see Don at church almost everyweek end until he could not make it anymore and i would see him at meijers and he was alway a joy to talk with. Will miss him deeply and he will always be in my prayers
Michael Gooley
December 11, 2008 | Swartz Creek, MI
Uncle Don, the glint in your eye that says magic is in the air and your easy-going smile reminding us all to enjoy the moment will be greatly missed... but cherished. I am grateful for my memories of you and your strength in your beliefs and your dignity in life and for life. Love, Sue
Susan Berta
December 09, 2008 | Terre Haute, IN
Don,
You will be sadly missed by your friends and the Staff of Rosehaven Manor.
Karen Grove
December 09, 2008 | Flint, MI
