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Margot Walsh Obituary
WALSH MARGOT A. WALSH (Age 72) On January 17, 2009, the former Director of Emerson Preparatory School for the last 10 years, died of breast cancer at The Washington Home and Hospice in Washington, DC. She graduated from Emerson and then received her bachelor's degree from what was then D.C. Teacher's College, now the University of the District of Columbia. She served in various capacities at Emerson for nearly 50 years and made a difference in the lives of countless Emerson students during her tenure. Ms. Walsh is survived by two brothers: William L. Walsh, Jr. of Arlington, Virginia and John B. Walsh of Rockland, Maine. Contributions in Ms. Walsh's memory may be made to Emerson Preparatory School, 1324 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. A reception in Ms. Walsh's honor will be held at Emerson at a later date.
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Adam Gregory Bierman
June 28, 2025
I work at Emerson form 1993-1995. Ms. Walsh was a character , truly one of kind. Who helped students graduate and get on with their lives
JC
January 27, 2025
Love you Ms. Walsh! Wonderful memories of a really great lady. Thank you Ms. Walsh for all you did for us! Much love from former student- JC class of 88'
Melissa
October 23, 2023
I attended Emerson when she was there and some of my most fondest memories includes her gentle, yet stern spirit, and beautiful smile. I'm so blessed to have crossed paths with her.
Janett
July 24, 2023
I am the mother of a former student at Emerson and Margot Walsh was the epitome of being first a lady and second an intellectual who had the gift of reasoning, listening, care, and consideration for each student at Emerson, even when Jared Leto knelt on the floor and peaked under the door to see the film with music of Pink Floyd. She was a good organizer and kept the school on track. She had a sense of humor she shared with some. Margot Walsh was a woman whom one showed respect to as a matter of course. Margot Walsh, to me and to my daughter was the face of Emerson Prep and Dean Humphrey the embodiment of a respected War Hero, lawyer, advisor, and Headmaster non-pareil. Ms. Walsh is truly missed.
George Hesse
January 27, 2009
My first job was doing various chores and maintenance around Emerson back in the summerof 1980. Margot was a fixture at Emerson and she will be missed.
Anna T
January 25, 2009
I graduated from Emerson in 1977 and remember Margot very well. Margot was always helpful to us as students as well as when we graduated. I am very sorry to hear this sad news.
Robert Strupp
January 23, 2009
I had the honor of teaching history and government at Emerson in 1976. I remember Ms. Walsh very well.
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