Dennis E. Walsh, 84 years of
age, of Springhill, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2019, at
the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre surrounded by his family.
Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Henry and Florence
(Casey) Walsh.
In His younger years, Dennis worked in the Springhill Coal
Mines. Dennis served in the Canadian Military for 22 years. He worked
out west in Fort McMurray for a number of years in fire rescue in the
oil fields. After retiring and moving back home, Dennis worked at the
Miners museum in Springhill for many years. He loved fishing and
spending time at his camp. His greatest joy was spending time with his
family.
Dennis will be sadly missed by his wife, Audrey, daughters,
Judy Roth (Ted) of Fort McMurray, Diana Patterson (Darren) of Medicine
Hat, Pauline Cooke (Wayne Hoeg) of Springhill, Jeannie Nyitrai-Hacz
(Peter) of Oxford, Kelly MacDonald (Brad Robar) of Canning, sons,
Larry Walsh of Calgary, Edward Matthews (Robin) of Amherst, Bill
MacDonald (Jennifer Terhorst) of NB,several grandchildren, great
grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased his first wife, Tina,
son, James, brother, Larry,
Arrangements are under the care and direction of
A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St.,
Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). The family will receive visitors on
Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral
service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in the Hillside
Cemetery, Springhill.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the L.A. Animal
Shelter. Sharing of memories and condolences may be made to the family
by visiting Dennis's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or
though the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook
Page.