Death date: Oct 22, 2008
Rev. John F. Walsh died peacefully at Sturdy Memorial Hospital on October 22nd, 2008. Father Walsh was the son of the late Thomas & Nora (Buckley) Walsh who immigrated from Ireland and settled in Somerville, MA. Fr. Walsh leaves t Read Obituary
Though this is somewhat late, but I am still grieving over the loss of my parish priest and former teacher of CM. He was a man who could turn a frown into a big smile. You will dearly be missed. He was my best friend, whenever I needed an answer to a difficult situation. *~*RIP*~* Father John F. Walsh.
To Fr. Tom, Joan, Marie, Sister Claire, Sorry, but I did not hear of your loss until just yesterday. I am sure this is a shock to you and all who knew your brother. Truly sorry for your loss. Will offer my mass for Fr. John tomorrow. Fr John Burger Columban General Council
Dear Fr. Tom, I was very sorry to hear about the death of your brother Fr. John. Please be assured of our prayers for you and all your family. May he rest in peace. Fraternally, Fr.Mike Hoban
I will miss Father Walsh immensly. He was a wonderful, caring and thoughtful man. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the family. Especially Sister Claire. Love Michelle Cerrone
Sincerest sympathies to the Walsh family. I had Fr. (then Brother) Walsh in the mid 70?s as an English teacher. He constantly encouraged his students to be better. He had enormous faith. I just re-read the advice he wrote in my old yearbook: ?always remember: Jesus is your guide, goal and friend?. He will be missed.
I am very sorry to hear of the death of Fr. John and offer my sympathies to the whole family. I will offer a Mass for Fr. John and the family here in Wisconsin. Sincerely, Geald Wilmsen
It was such a priveledge to have worked with you at St. Lucy's. You were a wonderful priest & I learned so much from you. Your homilies were something I looked forward to whenever you were at the 9:30 Mass. Working in the RCIA program gave me so much to help in my spiritual life. May you rest in peace. Angela
Father Walsh, I think of you often. You were greatly missed when you left St. Lucy's. I'll never forget your kindness during my daughter Colleen's christening. I know you always wanted me to copyright the christening song I wrote. I never did, but for you, I now will. God Bless.
I lived in residence with John at St Martha's for six months. I will always be grateful for the kindness and hospitality he showed me. John was a holy man, a fine homilist and compassionate priest. I pray that having completed his pilgrimage here on earth, he now experiences the supreme happiness God promised this faithful servant and brother priest! Father Jack Carmichael
Words cannot express how we will miss our pastor and friend, Father John Walsh. Kind and thoughtful; quiet and peace-loving. Wonderfully educated; he was also a great teacher from whom we learned so much over the years. The beautifully poetic sermons will be sorely missed! Father Walsh was a good and loyal shepherd to the congregation of St. Martha Parish. Farewell, until we meet again in the Kingdom of Heaven.
