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Florence Walsh Obituary
WORCESTER - Florence A. Walsh of Worcester passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Her husband of 56 years, John J. Walsh Jr., former Worcester Police Deputy Chief, died in 2006.
Florence leaves two daughters, Patricia A. Harvey and her husband John F. Harvey, and Kathleen M. O'Brien and her husband Edward J. O'Brien, all of Worcester, four grandchildren, Caitlin Borsini and her husband Matthew Borsini of Northborough, Brian Harvey of Worcester, Julie Harvey of Dedham and her fiancé Michael Celularo, and Kerry O'Brien of Worcester; two great-granddaughters, Clara and Alice Borsini of Northborough; a sister Marie Swift of Worcester, and many nieces and nephews.
Florence was born in Worcester, daughter of Joseph and Cecelia (Callahan) Chaisson, and lived in Worcester all her life.
Florence was a loving wife and mother. She was devoted to her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-granddaughters.
The funeral Mass will be Thursday, February 4, at 10 a.m. in St. Christopher's Church, 950 West Boylston St., Worcester. Masks and distancing are required at church. Burial in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, will be private. There are no calling hours. Florence's family will hold a celebration of her life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Worcester County Food Bank, 474 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545, or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham 01701
The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, is directing arrangements.
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Dan and Liz Andring
February 5, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories. Please accept our sympathies.
Sandy Marzilli
February 5, 2021
Mrs. Walsh was a very special person that I was honored to know. I will always cherish my precious memories of her and how much she loved her family. My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Love, Sandy Marzilli & Family
Kathye Kelly
February 3, 2021
SO many years of memories will be with me forever: a cup of tea, Mom's love of sweets and the JOY on her face watching Clara & Alice at play when they were little. She always made us feel welcomed and at home. So sorry for your loss. With much love, Kathye & Dorothy Kelly
Mary Harvey
February 3, 2021
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Someone so special can never be forgotten.
Carol Harvey
February 3, 2021
I remember Mrs. Walsh as a kind and funny lady. She was so pleasant and always interested in others. My sympathies to her daughters, their spouses, the grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I hope that you find some comfort in the fact that you took such good care of her in her last years. May she rest in peace with her beloved Bud. Carol Harvey
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