Gerald W. Walsh

Attorney Gerald W. Walsh ran law practice in Chelmsford, Navy vet; 68 WESTFORD Attorney Gerald W. Walsh, Councilor at Law, 68, of Westford, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 19, 2007. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Harrington) Walsh. Attorney Walsh was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 22, 1939 the son of the late Walter H. Walsh and Florence B. (Cooper) Walsh who survives him, and resides in Chelmsford. Attorney Walsh graduated from Officer Candidate School in 1960, received a BA degree in economics from Bates College, an MBA from Northeastern University, a Masters in Taxation from Bentley College, and a JD degree from Suffolk University. Attorney Walsh retired from the United States Navy as a Commander after serving 11 years active duty, during which he served in the Vietnam War, and 20 years in the Naval Reserve. During his years of military service, assignments included USS Alameda County (AVB-1), Amphibious Squadron Six, USS Newport News (CA-148), and DCASR Boston. He had worked for Digital Equipment Corp for over 20 years, and presently had his own law practice in Chelmsford. He had been a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Naval Reserve Association and Reserve Officers Association, and was admitted to the Supreme Court Bar in 1979. In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Walsh is survived by his children, James A. Walsh and his wife, Kristine Laping of Acton, Michael S. Walsh and his wife, Diane of Danvers, and Andrew G. Walsh and his wife, Kathleen of Wayland. He was the grandfather of eight, Christopher, Madeline, Mike, Matthew, Jennifer, Meghan, Anna, and Clara. He was also the brother of the late Janet Lee Walsh Mazzeo, who died in 1978. WALSH Attorney Gerald W. Walsh, Councilor at Law, 68, of Westford, died Monday, November 19, 2007. Visiting hours will be held at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford on Friday from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Services will be private with Interment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gerald's name to the Disabled American Veterans Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. Arrangements by Blake Funeral Home, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com