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STEPHEN WALSH Obituary

WALSH, Stephen M. Of Roslindale, formerly of Dorchester, passed away from complications from cancer on March 28, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Mary Maureen (O'Sullivan) Walsh of Lispole, Ireland. After meeting the love of his life, Steve married Maureen in 1966 and enjoyed 29 years of marriage – including a 25th wedding anniversary in Hawaii. Steve was the devoted father of Stephen Walsh of Kihei, Hawaii; Joseph Walsh and his wife Lynn of Needham; David Walsh and his wife Kristen of Plymouth; and Dennis Walsh and his wife Kimberly of Milton. Beloved Papa of Stephen Patrick, Daniel, Amanda, Sean, Matthew, Adrianna, and Emma. Great-grandfather of Peyton and Jocelyn. Steve was predeceased by siblings Mary Machaby of Holbrook; Joseph Walsh of Boca Raton, FL; Michael Walsh of Alexandria, VA; Ann Walsh of Hingham; Sr. Barbara Joseph Walsh of Wellesley; and his twin brother Tom of West Roxbury. He also leaves sisters-in-law Pat Walsh of West Roxbury; Judy Walsh of Alexandria, VA; Bridie Mallon of Armagh, Northern Ireland; Noreen Janes of Jersey, Channel Islands; and brother-in-law John O'Sullivan and his wife Anne of Lispole, Ireland. Steve is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and loyal friends. He will be greatly missed. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting Hours will be held at Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., in WEST ROXBURY on Thursday, March 31st from 4pm-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Friday, April 1st at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church at 10 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be recorded and available for viewing on gormleyfuneral.com after 8 pm. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve's memory can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute or the Alzheimer's Association. To leave a message of condolence to Steve's family, please visit: gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2022.

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William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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9:00 a.m.

William J. Gormley Funeral Home

2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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10:00 a.m.

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