Denise L. (Budwit) Walkins, 50, of Whitman, formerly of South Weymouth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2018 after a brave battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband Robert “Boco” Walkins and their two children, Jake and Melissa.
She was the daughter of the late Gerry (Walters) Budwit, the late Daniel Budwit, and the late Ida (McGovern) Budwit. Loving sister of Deb Budwit of Topsail Beach, NC, Donna (Budwit) Weber of Las Vegas, NV, the late Bruce Budwit, Barry Budwit and his wife Pam of Canton, the late John Paola and his wife Deb of Whitman, Gina Gaffney and her late husband Robert of Abington, Thomas Paola and his wife Bonnie of Whitman, Jodi McKim and her husband Jim of Whitman and Joseph Paola and his wife Patti of No. Attleboro; also survived by her many nieces, nephews and cousins, whom she loved dearly and they in return.
Denise’s legacy includes helping us remember that loving family is life’s priority, that there is humor to be found in every situation, and finding your soul-mate is not just a fairy tale. Our hearts are broken to consider this world without Denise, but we all will “just keep swimming” per her favorite mantra.
Her services will be held Wednesday September 12 at 10:15 AM from the Blanchard funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow in the Colebrook Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday September 11 from 4:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.