Philip Robert Walsh
Born In: Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: December 16th, 1925
Passed in: Florence, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: December 31st, 2010
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Philip Robert Walsh, 85, Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at the Northside General Hospital.
Dad was devoted to his family, and cherished every moment he spent with them. He was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Lottie (Rasmussen) Walsh.
Born in Sydney Mines, Dec. 16, 1925, he was the son of the late Phil and Nora (O'Toole) Walsh.
He was a member of St. Stephen's parish, Florence. Philip was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Philip was a member of the Florence Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as deputy chief at one time. In his younger years, he coached Little League in Florence. He also enjoyed playing darts and taking his walks.
He was a veteran of the Second World War and served in Holland, Germany and England. Later, he worked for the Cape Breton Development Corporation (Devco) for 42 years.
Philip is survived by his loving wife Lottie Walsh; two sons, Phil (Karen), Ontario, and Wayne (Darlene); two daughters, Mary (Greg) Legatto and Bonnie, all of Florence. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Meaghanne, Laura, Shana, Chad, Philip, Tina, Gregory, Lesia and Bonnie Corinne; nine great-grandchildren, Chase, Gavin, Sam, Rebecca, Alexis, Aaron, Andrew, Logan and Brandon. Philip is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by an infant son, Simon Peter (1951), brothers, Jim (Ada), Bernie (Millie), Louie, Johnnie, Peter, and sisters, Madeline, Annie and Patricia.
At Dad's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, Sydney Mines. The funeral mass celebrating his life will take place Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen's Church, Florence, with Fr. Thomas John officiating. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow at the Florence Legion.
Family flowers only please. Donations in Philip's memory may be made to the Northside Hospital Foundation, or to a charity of one's choice.
Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca.
Dad, we love you and we will miss you with all of our hearts.
