Edward Henry Walsh's Obituary
Edward H. Walsh, born in Canton, Ohio on March 8, 1945 and passed away October 14, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Predeceased by father Edward P. Schneider, M.D., mother Jeannie Walsh, step-father John A. Walsh, and nephew Chad T. Graham.
He is survived by his wife Carol Ann Everling-Walsh, adult children David, Michelle (Keith), and Brenda, grandchild Everett; sisters Gretchen (Dr. Thomas) Graham, Charlene (Frank) Bors, brother John Michael (Pamela) Walsh, all of Canton, Ohio; and several loving nieces and nephews and their families; and his beloved pets “Bella” and “Maverick.”
Ed was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School, and Walsh University.
He retired from St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Houston where he spent over three decades. While there, he helped build the St. Cecelia Community Center and Church.
One day, Ed looked out the window of his office at St. Cecelia and saw the new school principal Carol making her way into the building in a downpour. Being a true gentleman, Ed immediately went out to help her with a large umbrella. Little did they know, they would soon fall in love and get married. Ed and Carol lived together in Houston for a while longer, before moving to Dallas. They enjoyed going out to see Broadway musicals, plays, and book talks. They also spent many weekends and holidays with their friends Linda and Arnold Neu on their ranch in Hempstead, TX. Ed and Carol shared a love of pets and Ed especially loved his Labrador, Dicha.
Ed had many hobbies and interests. He was a Master SCUBA Diver with Mixed Gases and a certified SCUBA instructor. Some of his favorite dives included the Maldives and the Philippines. He was all-around an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and being a glider pilot. He spent time sight-seeing and traveling the world with his sister Gretchen and brother-in-law Tom. He was a voracious reader and collected first edition signed copies of books at every opportunity. He was an extremely skilled woodworker and gardener. Ed was enrolled in the Master Gardener Program at The Ohio State University and completed the Master Gardener Program in Dallas, TX.
Ed also loved cooking and trying new recipes, filling the house with good smells and many cookbooks.
Ed was a devout Catholic and brought love and light to all those around him. He was a spiritual crisis counselor as a Stephen Minister and volunteered with the Bread Ministry for the Food Bank and homeless shelters. He loved to lector and was an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and served on the Alzheimer’s / Dementia Respite and Care Ministry.
Ed had a tremendous sense of humor and made everyone around him smile. His presence will be sorely missed by all those blessed to have known him.
A rosary service will be held via livestream Saturday October 17, 2020 at 4:30pm CST. Memorial Mass will be held on Monday October 19, 2020 at 10:30am CST at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Houston, Texas. Please send flowers to 11720 Joan of Arc Dr., Houston, TX 77024.
Private burial service will be at Calvary Cemetery in Massillon, Ohio at a later date.
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