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Helen Louise Walsh (nee Furlong)

Helen Louise Walsh (nee Furlong)

Passed on: December 20th, 2014

November 16, 1929 - December 20, 2014. It is with great sadness that the family of the late Louise Walsh announce her peaceful passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on Saturday December 20th, 2014 at the age of 85 years, 15 days after the passing of her loving husband, Kevin. May they rest together in eternal peace and love in Heaven. Louise leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her three sons; Richard (Brenda) of Stephenville, John (Leah) of Hammond Plains, NS and David (Georgette) of Kippens, brother-in-law Calvin (Ladd) Bursey of St. John’s, eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was also predeceased by her parents, John Furlong and Margaret (nee Burke), her brother John (Jack), six sisters; Kathleen, Marian, Angela, Marguerite, Theresa and Patricia. Louise was born in Smithville, St. John’s where her family owned and operated a popular bakery on Duckworth Street. After graduating from Mercy Convent School in St. John’s, she married Kevin and moved to Stephenville shortly thereafter where she became one of the founding members of the Stephenville Theatre Festival, Glee Club and Choir. She was also active in business. Of all of Louise’s accomplishments, her biggest joy and most proud memories were of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends may call at Russell’s Funeral Home, 58 Prince Rupert Drive in Stephenville on Sunday, December 21st from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services will take place on Monday, December 22nd at 10 am. at St. Stephen’s Parish on West Street with interment in the Hillside Interfaith Cemetery.

 

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