1927
Mary
2018
Mary Ann Walsh Hill
June 19, 1927 — January 16, 2018
Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Sunday, June 3, from 11am-1pm. A prayer service will begin at 1pm. Burial will be held privately.
Mary Ann (Hill) Walsh, 90, of Leominster, MA and Tucson, AZ, formerly of Fitchburg, MA, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter in Tucson on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Mary was born in Winchendon, the oldest of four children, on June 19, 1927 to the late Leroy and Catherine (Moriarty) Hill.
Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Paul D. Walsh, of Leominster and Tucson. In addition to her husband, she leaves her children: Shireen Michaud and Michelle LeBlanc of Fitchburg, Barry (Heather) Walsh of Leominster, Lisa (Keith) Smith of Tucson, AZ, and David (Dianna) Walsh of Winchendon; her loving grandchildren Shaun Fontaine, Todd Michaud, Melissa Michaud, Scott LeBlanc, Jeffrey Walsh, Caitlin Walsh, Hannah Walsh, Jonathan Smith, Collin Smith, Saraya Haley, and Dillon Walsh; great-grandchildren Travis Michaud, Ryan and Ashley LeBlanc, and Michael Saladini; step-children Paul (Jane) Walsh, Rhonda (Mike) Cody, and Cindy (Victor) Nowlan, 6 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great grandchildren. She leaves numerous nieces and nephews, who affectionately called her “Auntie Mamie.” She also leaves her constant companion, her beloved Shih Tzu, Sasha.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her step-father Ernest Gaudet, her siblings Donald Hill, Dorothy (Hill) Pandiscio, and Robert Hill, and her sons-in law Michael Michaud and Steven LeBlanc.
Mary attended school in Fitchburg and in addition to being a homemaker, she was employed in various positions including activities director at the former Mount Elam Nursing Home, private housekeeping and she worked in retail at Woolworth’s and Piggly Wiggly. It was the role of mother and grandmother that was her life’s focus. Family was of the utmost importance to her and provided her greatest enjoyment. Over the years, she welcomed many family members into her home, especially in their times of need, always the perpetual caregiver. Mary cherished time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. She lovingly cared for and nurtured all of them. Nana will be dearly missed.
Mary loved animals and always enjoyed the companionship of her dogs. Her hobbies included painting, ceramics, crafts, and reading. She loved music and all things Irish. Mary enjoyed discussing her family history and was proud of her Irish and English ancestry. She had a remarkable memory and provided a wealth of information about her lineage. She could recall names, dates and notable events that occurred throughout her life and the lives of her ancestors and extended family.
She enjoyed traveling, and wintered in Arizona for over 20 years. In addition to her frequent trips to Arizona and travel throughout New England, Mary visited the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, California and was fortunate to vacation in Hawaii twice. She most recently traveled to Aruba in July 2017 to attend her grandson’s wedding.
Mary was a member of the former Madonna of the Holy Rosary Parish in Fitchburg for many years. She attended New Life Bible Fellowship in Tucson, AZ and also attended and renewed her wedding vows at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Tucson. She attended several other churches in Fitchburg throughout her life.
The family requests donations be made in memory of Mary to the ASPCA, P O Box 96929, Washington DC 20090-6929 (ASPCA.org) or to the Saint Vincent De Paul Society at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon, MA 01475
Mary Ann (Hill) Walsh, 90, of Leominster, MA and Tucson, AZ, formerly of Fitchburg, MA, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter in Tucson on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Mary was born in Winchendon, the oldest of four children, on June 19, 1927 to the late Leroy and Catherine (Moriarty) Hill.
Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Paul D. Walsh, of Leominster and Tucson. In addition to her husband, she leaves her children: Shireen Michaud and Michelle LeBlanc of Fitchburg, Barry (Heather) Walsh of Leominster, Lisa (Keith) Smith of Tucson, AZ, and David (Dianna) Walsh of Winchendon; her loving grandchildren Shaun Fontaine, Todd Michaud, Melissa Michaud, Scott LeBlanc, Jeffrey Walsh, Caitlin Walsh, Hannah Walsh, Jonathan Smith, Collin Smith, Saraya Haley, and Dillon Walsh; great-grandchildren Travis Michaud, Ryan and Ashley LeBlanc, and Michael Saladini; step-children Paul (Jane) Walsh, Rhonda (Mike) Cody, and Cindy (Victor) Nowlan, 6 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great grandchildren. She leaves numerous nieces and nephews, who affectionately called her “Auntie Mamie.” She also leaves her constant companion, her beloved Shih Tzu, Sasha.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her step-father Ernest Gaudet, her siblings Donald Hill, Dorothy (Hill) Pandiscio, and Robert Hill, and her sons-in law Michael Michaud and Steven LeBlanc.
Mary attended school in Fitchburg and in addition to being a homemaker, she was employed in various positions including activities director at the former Mount Elam Nursing Home, private housekeeping and she worked in retail at Woolworth’s and Piggly Wiggly. It was the role of mother and grandmother that was her life’s focus. Family was of the utmost importance to her and provided her greatest enjoyment. Over the years, she welcomed many family members into her home, especially in their times of need, always the perpetual caregiver. Mary cherished time spent with family, especially her grandchildren. She lovingly cared for and nurtured all of them. Nana will be dearly missed.
Mary loved animals and always enjoyed the companionship of her dogs. Her hobbies included painting, ceramics, crafts, and reading. She loved music and all things Irish. Mary enjoyed discussing her family history and was proud of her Irish and English ancestry. She had a remarkable memory and provided a wealth of information about her lineage. She could recall names, dates and notable events that occurred throughout her life and the lives of her ancestors and extended family.
She enjoyed traveling, and wintered in Arizona for over 20 years. In addition to her frequent trips to Arizona and travel throughout New England, Mary visited the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, California and was fortunate to vacation in Hawaii twice. She most recently traveled to Aruba in July 2017 to attend her grandson’s wedding.
Mary was a member of the former Madonna of the Holy Rosary Parish in Fitchburg for many years. She attended New Life Bible Fellowship in Tucson, AZ and also attended and renewed her wedding vows at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Tucson. She attended several other churches in Fitchburg throughout her life.
The family requests donations be made in memory of Mary to the ASPCA, P O Box 96929, Washington DC 20090-6929 (ASPCA.org) or to the Saint Vincent De Paul Society at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon, MA 01475
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