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THOMAS WALSH Obituary

WALSH, Thomas H. Boston Police Officer District 4 Retired Of Scituate, July 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Carol A. (McGowan) Walsh. Loving father of Greg Walsh, BPD of Boston and Suzanne Mankewich of Scituate. Devoted grandfather of Brendan, Devin and Katelyn. Brother of Margaret Klenowski of South Hadley, James Walsh of Marshfield, Mary Merrigan of Providence and Richard Walsh of Boston. He was the brother of the late William and David Walsh. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary's of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom's memory may be made to Joseph Madsen, M.D., Boston Children's Hospital Department of Neurosurgery, Hunnewell Bldg., Suite 230, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115. For guestbook, please visit gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2018.

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October 21, 2018

As a young Rookie, fresh out of the Academy, Tom may not have fully realized, by marrying Carol, the rest of us six younger siblings would soon be trailing along, frequently in need of Tom's help with one thing or another.

Tom was so much more than just an in-law; he was my eldest brother, reliable, conscientious, funny, peacemaking, and wise. Tom was also a patient teacher, who taught me to drive his own car until my skills improved sufficiently to pass the driver's test. There is no telling how many of us he provided with similar services. Rare as it may be, when Tom saw need, it was simply his nature to give, no strings attached, whether it was his responsibility or not. Ironically, Tom frequently amused himself with the warning, There is no such thing as a free lunch. Yet, from every angle, he frequently gave free lunches, in many ways, to anyone fortunate enough to be a part of his life. May he rest in peace, and God bless his wonderful soul. For those of us who feel his loss, I pray.


Janet (McGowan), Michael, Kate and Haley Wall
Fort Worth, TX &
Orleans, MA

Pam Mullin

July 13, 2018

Carol Suzanne and Walsh family, deepest condolences for your loss. May your memories get you through this difficult time.

Pam Mullin

July 13, 2018

Carol Suzanne and Walsh family, deepest condolences for your loss. May your memories get you through this difficult time.

Barbara Condon

July 13, 2018

Carol,Greg,Suzanne,& Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your great loss.
Tom was a kind, generous, and amusing brother-in-law. He adored his grandchildren and will truly be missed. I'll never forget the spray he used at my back yard reception. There wasn't an insect in sight for miles. May he rest in peace.


Barbara,Paul,& Family

Bill Malaguti

July 13, 2018

So sorry for your loss.Tom was a great friend and fellow police officer.He will be missed. Billy Mal and Annie G

Mike Casey(former MA resident)

July 13, 2018

Mr. Walsh,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Boston when you served with the BPD. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Bill Murray

July 13, 2018

My deepest condolences to Tom's family . What a character he was , with a wit and sense of humor second to none , I still laugh at remembering some of his pranks . I was fortunate enough to work alongside Tom for many years at District 4 . We worked a few tours together in a cruiser and I used to go visit Tom when he was on foot patrol for years in Copley Square , l truly loved his company . To the best of my memory , I last saw Tom in 2016 at a retirement luncheon at Florian Hall .... Godspeed to a good cop , good man , and a legend .

Jim Thomas

July 12, 2018

Carol, Greg and Suzanne, My sincere condolences to you on the loss Tom. A great guy, a proud police officer and my friend.

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Visitation

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

St. Mary's of the Nativity Church

1 Kent Street, Scituate, MA

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14

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11:00 a.m.

St. Mary's of the Nativity Church

1 Kent Street, Scituate, MA

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