Walsh, Patrick J.

Patrick J. Walsh Sr. of Canton passed away October 9 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Galway, Ireland, he immigrated to the United States at age 22 and has lived in Canton since 1971. He was proud of his Irish heritage and was a member of the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. Pat was an active supporter of the Arc of South Norfolk and enjoyed traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a carpenter from a young age, starting his own business, PJ Walsh Construction Company, in the early 1970s and it evolved into Walsh & Sons Construction Company when his boys started working for him. He was a member of the Army National Guard for two years in Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Beloved husband for 55 years of Nora M. (O’Regan). Father of Timothy F. Walsh and his wife, Paula, of Canton, Robin M. Walsh of Walpole, Joanne B. Walsh DeRossette of Canton, and the late Patrick J. Walsh Jr. and his wife, Lisa M. Walsh, of Canton. Brother of James Walsh of County Meath, Patricia Buckley of AZ, Cecelia Ayoub of AZ, Veronica McDonough of Burlington, Ann Crosby of Bridgewater, and the late John Walsh, Mary Keleghan, Francis Walsh and Theresa Walsh. Grandfather of Patrick J. III, Michaela, Julia, Timothy, Paul, Abigail, and Declan.

Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street, Friday from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at the Irish Cultural Centre, 200 New Boston Dr., Canton, Saturday at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Canton Corner Cemetery. For guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.

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