Thomas Walsh

A Eulogy for my Dad... Thomas Peter Walsh, was born on November 29th 1936 to his mother Janet Craig and his father Martin Walsh. He was the 3rd of 4 children and their only son. On August 4th 2025, my dad Tom, in the wee hours of the morning, he heard the Lord's call… It was time, his time. Before leaving this world, his last words to the Love of his life, Louise, were, “Thank you so much.“ My dad left this world thankful, his heart filled with love and peace. The day before, he celebrated one more wedding anniversary, 29 years, before he was called upon by God. That's some Devine Timing! He got his wings 🪽 and made his way up to the Pearly Gates of Heaven, where I'm sure his best friend Joe was waiting for him with a smile and a hug and maybe a glass of Italian wine too! A heavenly reunion with his mom and dad and his sisters Roseanne, Janet, and Margarite and many other loved ones that have crossed over before him. My dad was blessed with a wonderful life that spanned 88 years. For as long as I can remember (like 45+ years), my dad's #1 complaint was “ugh, I'm getting old!” Goal achieved! He finally made it! He got old!! When I was a little girl, about 8 yrs old, at a school Christmas show, my dad was backstage with me, and my turn to go read on stage was coming. What he told me at that moment, stuck with me all my life. He said: “It's important that you can speak in front of people, even if you're nervous. You just have to do it” It's because of him that I'm standing here today, and that I learned to get over the butterflies in my stomach at an early age. He wanted it to be easier for me than it was for him. He wanted to spare me his struggles. My brother Brian and I could always count on our dad being there for us throughout our lives. Even though there were times he might have wanted to wring our necks! (And there are a few of those times!! LoL) He always showed up, no matter what. He guided us with his love and his incredible wisdom. We are very blessed to have had him as our father for over 50 years. My dad had many passions throughout his life, and hunting was by far his biggest passion! Every fall from the time he was a young adult, he would go hunting with his friends and his best friend Joe. He and Joe continued this until they couldn't anymore. I'd normally say until they were old and gray, but my dad's hair turned grey in his 30's!! He loved the woods - being in the woods, walking in the woods… He loved the wilderness. He loved that fresh crisp air. It brought him peace and excitement, and most of all, happiness. After working 36 years at Union Carbide, he was offered an early retirement because the company was moving to the States. He was about 54 when he retired and 6 years prior to that, his marriage to my mother had fallen apart… Of all the ways he could have imagined his retirement to be, I'm sure this was not it. BUT… God had something else planned for him. Something my dad could never have planned for himself or even dream of. In 1994, my dad bought a house in Rawdon, on St. Patrick Street, with the river out front, and a wooded area at the end of the road. He became friends with his neighbor who happened to be a beekeeper. This was the spark that started a new life passion for my Dad. Something to keep him busy as a bee in his retirement. He became a beekeeper. But God was not done yet with my father. He had a few more surprises for him. In September 1994 my dad became a grandfather. His first granddaughter was born, my daughter, Jaime-Lee. 11 months later, August 1995, his 2nd grandchild was born, my brother's son Kevin. And then the biggest surprise of his life, crashed into his grocery cart at the IGA … and he accepted her dinner invitation. Within a few months, he was head over heels in love with what turned out to be his soul mate, Louise. August 3rd 1996 he married the love of his life. ❤️ A love story that spanned 29 years. A love that healed his heart and restored his faith in love. My father was blessed with a beautiful life. I hope Heaven is everything he has hoped it would be. I hope his soul is at peace and has left this world filled with all the love of everyone he's touched, with his kindness and love, throughout the 88 years of his wonderful life. 1936 - 2025 He will be missed more than words can ever express 💔

Jennifer Walsh – August 16, 2025 10:56 AM

Nos désirons vous offrir nos sympathies a l occasion du décès de M. Thomas Walsh a Mme Louise ainsi qu aux membres de la famille, RIP M. Thomas Walsh

Claire Beauchamp et Claude Lavigne dela Résidence Ste'AnneSte-Anne – August 15, 2025 2:15 PM

Toutes nos condoléances, bon courage dans ces moments difficiles. Nous sommes de tout cœur avec vous. 🙏🕊️ De la part de toute la famille Sedivy

Famille Sedivy – August 14, 2025 10:04 PM

Mes sincères condoléances à Louise et ses proches Tom était comme un frère pour moi , j’ai eu le privilège de l’accompagner à ses R V pour ses soins jusqu’à la fin ,malgré sa maladie iil était toujours souriant, un homme attentionné pour ses proches toujours inquiet pour sa Louise et d’une simplicité exemplaire Tom, tu vas me manquer , bon voyage mon ami

André lamontagne – August 14, 2025 7:42 PM

Je vous offre mes condoléances. Thomas m’a toujours bien accueilli et de plus, très souvent, c’était lui qui répondait au téléphone. On jasait un peu. De beaux souvenirs de Rawdon, et de la petite école de rang qu’il avait construit pour Louise. Reposes en paix Thom. 🙏

Guy Provencher – August 13, 2025 3:19 PM

Sincères sympathies à vous Louise et toute la famille Courage pour passer au travers de cette dure épreuve De tout coeur avec vous Nos pensées vous accompagnent

Cécile Morin et Michel Roberge – August 10, 2025 10:50 AM

Dear Louise, Please accept my deepest condolences. I have fond memories of our tea party with Tom and you. Love, Suzanne

Suzanne Gervais – August 9, 2025 1:03 PM

Nous offrons nos plus sincères sympathies à Louise et sa famille. Nous gardons un tendre souvenir de Tom, un homme souriant et généreux. Notre famille a passé de très bons moments avec lui. Très avenant, il savait bien nous accueillir. Il entretenait nos échanges avec intérêts. Tom, ta présence va nous manquer! Merci pour tous ces beaux moments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tom, we love you!

Benoit Laliberté, Marie-Claude Grandchamp, Victoria Laliberté et Catherine Laliberté – August 9, 2025 9:49 AM

Mes sympathies 💐 à toute la famille

Chantal Lavoie – August 8, 2025 9:50 PM

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