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Walsh, Richard Bennett
peacefully passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Janet Walsh (nee Colby) for almost 69 years; dear Father of Janet (Bob) Aquadro, Margaret Walsh and Richard (Tammy) Walsh; cherished Grandpa of Shea Cuthbertson, Will (Randi)
Cuthbertson, Bennett (Joy) Walsh, Andrew Walsh (Natalie Swain) and Lexi Walsh, and Great-Grandpa of Emersyn and Ryleigh Cuthbertson.
Born in 1925 in Oyster Bay, New York, Dick enlisted in the Navy in 1942, serving as a Navy pilot. After graduating from Brown University, he spent his business career in marketing, working in New York, Michigan, Ohio, New Hampshire and St. Louis. He loved spending time with his family, his beloved Labrador retrievers, all pets, reading, watching all sports, especially Cardinals baseball and Blues hockey.
Services: Private Memorial Service and burial. Donations may be made to Open Door Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 870, House Springs, MO 63051.
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Friends at Open Door Animal Sanctuary
August 23, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Thank you for honoring his love for dogs/animals with your memorial gifts. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
The Noonan Family
August 6, 2021
What an amazing life and family! We know Mr. Walsh will be missed very much and know you are blessed by the many memories! You are in our prayers. Many Blessings. Kathy and family
Bob and Joanne Welsh
August 3, 2021
Our prayers are with you. What a great life Mr. Walsh enjoyed... a wife of 69 years, and a legacy of children, grandchildren, and great grand children to spend time with, and now to remember him.
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