Obituary of Captain Matt Walsh

Captain David Matthew “Matt” Walsh, 26, of Shearwater, formerly of Munroe Ave. Ext., passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at his residence. Born in New Glasgow, he is the son of Mary-Enid (MacDonald) Walsh and Francis Walsh. Matt’s life, while cut short, was quite full of fun and adventure. Matt’s early life found him in the halls of the local 374 Air Cadet Squadron which led him through the gates at the Royal Military College. Matt had quite a few hobbies that many will remember him by such as knitting, the Food Network, classical guitar, and most importantly being the best Uncle to his two nephews . Along with his friends, Matt also back-packed through Italy. Always one to make the most out of an everyday situation, Matt brought out the best in everyone. He will be sadly missed by his parents; his brother Nathan (Lori-anne); and nephews, Hunter and Cohen, Westville; grandmother, Mary MacDonald.; aunts and uncles, Susan and Terry Chickness, Ronnie and Mary-Jean Campbell, all of Munro Ave. Ext.; cousins, Darryl and Marlene Chickness. He was predeceased by his grandfather Ivor MacDonald. Visitations will be held on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. There will be no visitations on Sunday. His funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday May 12, from The Church of the Holy Name, Westville with full Military Honours with Father Gerald Campbell officiating. Cremation will follow. Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations in Matt’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the 374 Air Cadet Squadron