Obituary of James Robert Walsh

James Robert Walsh, (1949-2013), of 1755 Victoria St. Westville, passed away peacefully April 29, 2013, in the Palliative Care Unit surrounded by family. Born in New Glasgow he was a son of Mary Alice Walsh and the late James Robert Walsh. James served his country for 31 years in the Canadian Armed Forces; retiring in 1997 to his residence in Westville. In 1999 James became a member of the Corps of Commissionaires, were he worked until he became ill. He was an active member of the Black Watch Association and The Royal Canadian Legion #35. He loved taking his grandchildren fishing but kept his favourite spots a secret. He also enjoyed hunting and spending time watching hockey at the local arena. Surviving are his wife of 44 years Diana Gale (MacNeil); Sons, James (Sherri), Michael (Brenda), Westville; sisters, Hazel Chisholm (Donald), Sylvester; Theresa and Margie, Ontario; Mary Ann Lee (Lowell), Westville; Dorothy, Westville; brothers, Charlie (Maureen), Hamilton, ON; Donald (Jo-Anne), New Glasgow; grandchildren, Michelle (Christopher Clark) Kentville; Nikkila, Devin (Katelyn Taplin), Morgan, Christopher, Alyssia, Robert, Tristan, Joseph; great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Christain, Myah; former daughter-in-law Latishia MacLean; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will received visitors on Friday May 3rd 2013 Eagles Funeral Home Westville. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #35, Westville, conducted a service at 6:30 Friday at the funeral home. His funeral service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Salvation Army Church, Westville. Family wishes to thank Dr. Jota and staff Westville Medical Clinic, Dr. Farrell, staff and volunteers of the Palliative Care Unit Aberdeen Hospital, VON, members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Capt Neil and Dolores Abbott, and members of the Salvation Army for prayers and support. Donations in his name can be made to the Palliative Care Unit or Salvation Army, Westville.