Father John Emmett Walsh
With great sorrow and a citywide feeling of heartbreaking loss we regret to announce the unexpected passing of Reverend John E. Walsh on November 9, 2020.
For an extraordinarily fortunate few, he was the brightest of lights at the core of our family. He was the beloved son of the late Emmett and Margaret Walsh, devoted brother to Marlene Robitaille and brother-in-law to the late Raymond (Tom) Robitaille. As an uncle he will be missed by Deborah and Larry, Ray and Carol, Mike and Stacy, Laura and Baldwin. Great uncle to Joshua, Shannon, Claire, Rachael, Anna, Thomas, Matthew, Jacob, Julia, Ambrose and Taetum.
For all who met him he was a force of emotional gravity. He pulled us in, hugged us tightly, listened as if the world around did not exist, mended any bits of brokenness and sent us back into the world feeling loved and worthy. A Catholic priest by vocation, Father John earned celebrity for his uncommon kindness and his boundless energy for the causes he held most dear. In him, those without a home found one. Those without companionship; a ready friend. Although our world aches today without him in it, his spirit will endure through a legacy of compassion, civic duty, unity and love.
A week before his passing, a home for young men with mental health issues was dedicated to Father John in recognition of his commitment to helping Montreal's homeless. In lieu of flowers donations to John's House can be made at http://nazarethcommunity.com/donate-now/
There will an interreligious evening of prayers, reflection and music on Saturday November 14, 2020 at 7pm, all are welcome to participate virtually https://bit.ly/35lDPx7
The family will receive condolences on Sunday November 15, 2020 from 10am to 12pm, 2pm to 4pm and from 7pm to 9pm at the Urgel Bourgie Feron funeral complex (1275, av. Dollard LaSalle H8N 2J1). A private funeral service will be held at St. John Brebeuf Parish in LaSalle, on Monday November 16, 2020 at 11am. A live streaming will be available at https://youtu.be/mu9ryFQ8tpk
Please be advised that due to government restrictions, 25 people can be in the Complex at one time. We kindly ask that the rules put in place by Santé Publique are respected and you think about your safety and that of others.
For an extraordinarily fortunate few, he was the brightest of lights at the core of our family. He was the beloved son of the late Emmett and Margaret Walsh, devoted brother to Marlene Robitaille and brother-in-law to the late Raymond (Tom) Robitaille. As an uncle he will be missed by Deborah and Larry, Ray and Carol, Mike and Stacy, Laura and Baldwin. Great uncle to Joshua, Shannon, Claire, Rachael, Anna, Thomas, Matthew, Jacob, Julia, Ambrose and Taetum.
For all who met him he was a force of emotional gravity. He pulled us in, hugged us tightly, listened as if the world around did not exist, mended any bits of brokenness and sent us back into the world feeling loved and worthy. A Catholic priest by vocation, Father John earned celebrity for his uncommon kindness and his boundless energy for the causes he held most dear. In him, those without a home found one. Those without companionship; a ready friend. Although our world aches today without him in it, his spirit will endure through a legacy of compassion, civic duty, unity and love.
A week before his passing, a home for young men with mental health issues was dedicated to Father John in recognition of his commitment to helping Montreal's homeless. In lieu of flowers donations to John's House can be made at http://nazarethcommunity.com/donate-now/
There will an interreligious evening of prayers, reflection and music on Saturday November 14, 2020 at 7pm, all are welcome to participate virtually https://bit.ly/35lDPx7
The family will receive condolences on Sunday November 15, 2020 from 10am to 12pm, 2pm to 4pm and from 7pm to 9pm at the Urgel Bourgie Feron funeral complex (1275, av. Dollard LaSalle H8N 2J1). A private funeral service will be held at St. John Brebeuf Parish in LaSalle, on Monday November 16, 2020 at 11am. A live streaming will be available at https://youtu.be/mu9ryFQ8tpk
Please be advised that due to government restrictions, 25 people can be in the Complex at one time. We kindly ask that the rules put in place by Santé Publique are respected and you think about your safety and that of others.