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Cecily Walsh Obituary
WEST BOYLSTON - Cecily Ann (Murphy) Walsh of West Boylston, formerly of Worcester and Holden, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 20, 2016.
Cecily was the wife of John F. Walsh, Jr., who passed away in 2009. She is survived by her six children: John F. Walsh III and his wife, Keri; Christine Nicholson, her husband, Patrick, and their children Robert, Kelsey, Erik and William; William Walsh, his wife Renee, and their children Jessica and Connor; Dennis his wife Michelle, and their children Nicole and Danielle; Tara Gouin, her husband Keith, their children Kimberlee and Jennifer, and granddaughter Leah; Kerry Owens, her husband Vincent, and their children Patrick and Erin; granddaughters Kathleen, Colleen and Kerry Walsh; Sandra Walsh; brother-in-law Thomas J. Walsh and his wife Simone of Auburn; and two nieces, Jodi and Jessica.
Cecily was predeceased by her son, Kevin, and infant daughter, Cecily Mary.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, a woman of sincere kindness and compassion. A longtime member of St. Mary's Church in Jefferson and Our Lady of Good Counsel in West Boylston, Cecily was an embodiment of her strong Catholic faith, always putting the needs of others before her own. She truly had a heart of gold. Her large family and dear circle of friends were her life, and she took such joy in so graciously hosting countless gatherings through the years.
Born in Worcester, MA on February 2, 1937, Cecily was the daughter of the late Daniel and Cecily (Shea) Murphy. She graduated from South High in 1955, where she met her husband of 50 years, John F. Walsh, Jr. She took great pride in the various positions she held over the years, particularly her time at Assumption College.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours Tuesday, February 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, and a Mass Wednesday, February 24 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester St., West Boylston, followed by burial in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in to the March of Dimes, 112 Turnpike Road, Suite 300, Westborough, MA, 01581.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Head
February 27, 2016
We heard of Cecily death today through a letter. Peg Head has fond memories of the Golden Girls getting together for lunch years ago, before she moved to the cape.Peg now 91 lives with her son Joseph in Littleton, N.H. She was trying to sell her home down the Cape when Joe and I stopped by for a visit. It was nice to hear stories of her younger years, she was so proud of all her kids. You all are in our prayers.Joe and Kathy Head
Mary Beth Donahue
February 25, 2016
To All the Walsh children, I felt so fortunate to have your mom and all the Walshes as a part of my childhood. I saw your Mom as recently as a year ago and she carried the same sweetness and thoughtfulness I always remembered. Thinking of you all. Mary Beth Donahue
Danny Mastrototaro
February 23, 2016
To the Walsh family, my deepest condolences on your Mom's passing. I have such fond memories of her as she fed us and made us feel so welcome after pick-up basketball & football games at the old house in Holden. She was such a sweet woman. Danny Mastrototaro
Eddie & Karen Pfeifer
February 23, 2016
Prayers and Thoughts to The Walsh Family and to Pam, Kate, Colleen and Keri . Love from Aunt Karen and Uncle Eddie
February 23, 2016
Mrs. Walsh was a wonderful caring woman. "Gibbo"
February 22, 2016
Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to all the children, grandchildren,and great-grandchildren on their loss. Pat & Gene Rosoff
PAULETTE HAGLUND
February 22, 2016
Tommy and Simone, So sad for all of your family.
February 22, 2016
Angell Brook Village will truly miss this lovely lady (and her famous lemon cake). Always smiling, gracious, caring and kind. We share your loss. Dennis Fitzpatrick
Paul, Helena, & Sean McCarthy
February 22, 2016
So sorry for the loss of such a strong role model for you, Colleen, as well as for others. How comforting it must be to know her strong faith prepared her for those final days, and hopefully your family through these times of struggle. We are here for you when needed.
Alice & John McCarthy
February 22, 2016
So sorry to hear about Cecily's passing. She was a delight in Angell Brook Village and always smiling. She enjoyed poker night with the neighbors and won her fair share of games too! She will be missed.
Nancy Scott
February 22, 2016
So sorry for yor loss. We worked together at Assumption College and have remained friends since. I know how proud she was of her family and how much she loved you all. She will be greatly missed.
Michael Murphy
February 22, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathy for each one of you.
We have so many memories of John and Cis over the years. It's times like this that I miss the old 'Little Green Apple' days. 8-(
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Keep the faith.
Michael & Pamela
February 22, 2016
Our deepest condolences today and always. May golden memories bring you peace and comfort of love received and shared. Zappone Family
Raquel Robertson
February 22, 2016
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Grammy will be missed. Praying you will find strength, courage and peace.
Love,
Raquel, Tres, Kyle & Sean
Kate and Michael Joseph
February 22, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs Walsh was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
February 21, 2016
We are sorry for your loss... Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jackie, Gary & Jordan Blake
Ursula Couture
February 21, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the family. She was a gracious kind lady. To know her was to love her.. God Bless. Love and Prayers. Ursula and Roy Couture
February 21, 2016
To the Walsh Family,
Its hard to imagine the sorrow that you have experienced this past month.
Your mother was one of the truly, nicest
kindest and dearest friends we have ever known.
We will keep her forever in our prayers.
Love,
Joan & Ray Pinard
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