WALSH, William Milford - 78 born on November 28, 1931 died after a short illness with his family present on Thursday evening August 26, 2010 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Eldest son of G. Evelyn & Michael Hugh Walsh of Brooklyn, Queens County, Nova Scotia. "Willie" known by his wife Loretta or "Bill" known by his friends is survived by his wife Loretta Pearl (Thompson) of 55 years; son Michael Thomas of Braintree Mass.; daughters Deborah Shaune Walsh-Daigle (Danny) of Fredericton and GayeAnn Thompson Walsh of Walsh Luggage, Saint John NB; sister Marianne Mack of Mill Village NS; brother John Michael Walsh (Sandra) of Brooklyn NS; nephews Christopher and Alfred Mack and niece Margo Leaman. Bill enjoyed fishing and canoeing with his family on Ponhook Lake, Dancing with Loretta and volunteering with the Liverpool & Halifax Fire Departments. His careers commenced in Nova Scotia selling Red Rose Tea in Cape Breton and selling cars in Liverpool. Bill was transferred to Saint John in 1965 with a finance company and then embarked on a new career choice selling Diesel Trucks for many years, driving a school bus while operating their own company Walsh Luggage in Market Square. Dad enjoyed stockcar racing and announced at the Airport Raceway and Hammond River Raceway for many years in the 70's. He loved motorcycle driving and was an instructor for the New Brunswick Safety council. Bill and Loretta had fun bowling with their friends at Haymarket Square for many years as well. Dad was a stellar pool player and a fine sportsman bringing in the championship many times with the final power play. He was an avid model railroader spending many years designing and building his own layouts and watching the birds from his Model Railroading room. Bill will be sorrowfully missed by his friends and family. Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, Saint John NB on Sunday August 29, 2010 Visitations was also held on Monday August 30, 2010. from Chandlers Funeral Home, Liverpool NS, and Tuesday until time of service. Funeral service was held on Tuesday August 31 from Chandlers Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steven Hopper officiated. Interment was held in Zion United Church Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.