WORCESTER
John E. Walsh, 48, of Worcester died Friday, December 10, 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