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John Walsh Obituary
Born in Norwood, Mass., he was the son of the late Lawrence and Anna Walsh, formerly of Canton, Maine.
Jack was a 35-year veteran of the Stonington School System, having been a teacher and principal for West Broad Street Elementary and Pawcatuck Middle School from 1958-1993. He was also a member of the Pawcatuck Fire District, holding the position of treasurer for many years. After retiring from the school system, Jack dedicated six years to serving the residents of Stonington as a member of the Board of Finance. Jack also spent countless hours with the Pawcatuck Little League as a Coach, member of the Board of Directors, equipment manager and "Painter Supreme." He was a communicant of St. Michael Church.
Jack was also very proud of his Irish heritage and spent years working on his family tree and corresponding and visiting with newfound cousins in Ireland.
Besides his wife, he will be sadly missed by his children, Melinda (Rick) Dubois of Oakland, Maine, John (Maura) Walsh of Needham, Mass., and Lawrence Walsh of Pawcatuck. He was the loving grandfather of Benjamin Dubois, Samuel Dubois, John Walsh, Keelin Walsh, Brendan Walsh, Kerry Walsh, and Lawrence Walsh. He also leaves his brother, William Walsh of Canton, Maine, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Walsh, and sister, Ann (Walsh) Barrett.
Visiting hours are omitted. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Mary's Church, 95 Main St., Stonington. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck.
Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Mary Lou Robinson
September 12, 2017
My son, John Robinson, just left here. He stops to visit on his lunch break from work at Davis Standard on Tuesdays.
I mentioned to him that Jack Walsh had passed away. He didn;t know it and felt really bad that he didn't go to the funeral mass.
He lives in Madison, Ct and doesn't always get our local news.
Now I am feeling bad that I didn't tell him because he and young John were good friends and he would have attended the service.
Our sympathy to all of the Walsh
family.
Mary Lou Robinson
Judith Marie
September 10, 2017
John, Maura and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Judith Marie
Kevin Kelliher
September 10, 2017
To the Walsh Family,
Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
Jack was "extremely" special to me. He along with Maddy Jones were "guiding angels" that greatly changed my life in elementary school and beyond. With unmatched patience and a penchant of skills to teach "in the moment" I learned an immense amount of skills that guided me through my athletic and academic life. Presently retired, there teachings lead me to pursue careers in education and the military.
To this day, I vividly remember his in-depth explanation of distant galaxies and how to calculate lights years into ways that were unstandable to me. Moreover, he had me hooked when he started to talk about football and various other sports. When he said he played football my eyes lit up like a christmas tree and mind began to operate at "warp factor 100".
Jack inspired me to be the best I can be and use all god give talents to the best of my abilities. He also knew my love for music inspired by both my mother and father. Hence, songs like "I hope you dance-Lee ann Womack" to "Remember when-Alan Jackson" to "Teach your children- Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young" to "Landslide-Fleetwood Mac" to "My old man-Zac Brown Band" to numerous Earth,Wind and Fire songs . . . there lessons in life, taught to me in elementary school, gave me the foundation to love and enjoy "ALL" of what life had to offer.
Like the palm of my hand, I will hold the lessons of life you taught me near and dear . . . and do so for eternity. From one educator to another "thank you" . . . I'll continue to pay it forward.
Thoughts and prayers,
Kevin Kelliher
September 9, 2017
Dear cousin carol ann, so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, Jack. May your fondest memories and children be a comfort during the upcoming days. Sincerest Sympathy, love, Betty (Lazarchick) Knoblauch ad family
September 9, 2017
My sympathy goes out to the Walsh family. It's never easy losing someone so dear. May the God of comfort bring you peace during this difficult time.
Psalm 29:11
September 8, 2017
John,
I'm sorry to hear about your father's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely,
Joanne Castiglione
Paul Sullivan
September 7, 2017
Sorry for your loss Walsh family, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Carol (Shaw) Munson
September 7, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of my fellow classmate since the first grade at the Gridley School. He was a great person
Morrison Clan
September 6, 2017
Here's to you Jack, a terrific and caring neighbor to our Mom & Dad and the Pawcatuck community!
September 6, 2017
John, Maura and family. We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers....
Mark, Candy and family
Betty Turner
September 6, 2017
Mr.Walsh was a great guy.So for your loss.
Jeff Woodworth
September 6, 2017
To Larz and the entire Walsh family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of Jack..I will always have fond memories of him and wish the family well during this difficult time.
Suzan Young
September 6, 2017
Mr. Walsh was one in a million!!! I'm so sorry for your loss!! You are all in my prayers. Hugs & Peace Suzan
September 6, 2017
Mr Walsh was one in a million!!! I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are all on my prayers. Hugs to you all Suzan
September 6, 2017
so sorry to hear about jack. you are in our prayers. love jack and pat lazarchick
September 6, 2017
With sincere sorrow and condolences to all the family at this very sad time. In our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace
Jeanne and Gerry Gallagher
William Ballato
September 5, 2017
My very sincere condolences to the Walsh family. Mr Walsh and the entire family are in my thoughts and Prayers.
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