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John Walsh Obituary

John E. Walsh, 48, of Worcester died Friday, December 10, 2010 peacefully at home after a battle with lung cancer.

He leaves three brothers, Joseph P. Walsh of Westboro, James M. Walsh of Worcester and Matthew S. Walsh and his wife Nancy of Auburn; a sister, Lisa M. Walsh of Worcester; nieces, Katie, Kara and Colleen Walsh; a nephew, Joseph S. Walsh II; aunts and uncles, Paul and Winifred (Walsh) Gingras and Donald Govoni and several cousins. He was born in Worcester, son of Joseph S. and Patricia (McCourt) Walsh and graduated from Holy Name High School and Worcester State College.

John worked for Fireside Boilers in Oxford for several years retiring due to illness, prior to that he worked for Worcester Boiler Rental and Mechanics Bliss Supply Company. He enjoyed tending to his garden at Green Hill Park, fishing and loved music. He was a kind gentle soul with an easy smile. John's dry sense of humor and quick wit will be missed.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses at UMASS Memorial Hospice for all their love and care.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 14, from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10 AM in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting Hours are Monday, December 13, from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Joseph S. Walsh Memorial Scholarship Fund, Holy Name High School, 144 Granite St., Worcester, 01604. To place an on-line condolence, please visit:

www.callahanfay.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2010.

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Bill Sweeney

December 15, 2010

My sympathies to the Walsh family. John and I had many great times working in our vegetable gardens at Green Hill. I'll miss his laughter, especially in the Spring.

Kathleen Allard Madaus

December 15, 2010

My sincere condolences to John's family. Matthew always admired John's quick wit and his love and loyalty to his family and friends. He will be missed. God rest his honorable soul.

Carolyn Parker

December 13, 2010

To the Walsh family, we were very sad to hear of John's passing. I always remeber him as a very quiet guy but always smiling. Bless all of you, Ray & Carolyn Parker (Gervais)

Christine Pitula

December 13, 2010

John was such a sweet kid. He used to stop in to the Red Baron for a beer on his way home from work 10+ yrs. ago when I tended bar there.

Chris O'Shea

December 12, 2010

Sending my condolences and sympathies to the Walsh family on the passing of John who was a classmate of mine at Holy Name. He was a good kid who always had a smile on his face.May He Rest in Peace
God Bless you all-

Kellie Morton

December 12, 2010

To John's Family and Friends, Please accept my most sincere sympathies on John's passing. He was a fighter, and yet always had that smile of gold beaming at anyone who came into contact with him! It was a pleasure to be around him even when he wasn't feeling his best, he never REALLY ever complained! His smile will always be remembered and his light will shine on in his family and friends forever! Rest in Peace John, you fought as hard as anyone could, and you deserve to have peace with no pain and no suffering! We will miss you terribly! God Bless the Walsh family and may god bless John and all he touched.
Love, Kellie A. Morton PCA Dr. Kasturi

Maureen Coakley

December 12, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the Walsh family- May your many wonderful memories comfort you always. Maureen Coakley

December 12, 2010

To the Walsh family,
My heart goes out to each and everyone one of you. I went to school at Holy Name with John and he was a kind and gentle soul.

God Bless,

Lisa M. (Perron) LaFleur
Haverhill, Massachusetts

John Riley

December 12, 2010

To the Walsh family.
I extend my sympathies and prayers to you and your relatives at the passing on of John. May God hold him in the palm of His hand.

Christine Pierce Pellegrino

December 12, 2010

May John's family find peace knowing he is now at rest in
God's hands.

The Donohue Family

December 12, 2010

May your fond memories of John carry him home. Rest in Peace.

Victoria (Candy) DePaul

December 12, 2010

John you will be missed, especially your quick wit and humor. Joe, Jimmy, Matt and Lisa - you are in my prayers. Candy

Kerry & Barry Bradshaw

December 11, 2010

John is in our thoughts and prays. We love you and we will miss you.

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