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Portrait of Autumn Leigh Walsh
In loving memory of

Autumn Leigh Walsh

October 5, 1998 – November 25, 2018
Lived 20 years
West Branch Cemetery · Colrain, MA
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
Life story

Autumn Leigh Walsh, 20, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 as a result of injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.

Autumn was born in Greenfield on October 5, 1998 the daughter of Jill Lively and Shawn Walsh. She graduated from Electrical Studies at Franklin County Technical School as a member of the class of 2017.

Autumn was that girl who lit up a room with her smile, laugh and personality. Everyone was happy to see her and her infectious laugh was unmistakable. She enjoyed life and all that she could surrounded herself with. From her dear friends Chelsea, Dylan and Bailey to her beloved niece Kennedy with whom she had a special bond. Autumn cherished her family and was always putting others needs before her own. Autumn could make an instant connection with babies and infants, as well as people in their 80's or 90's.

She enjoyed hiking up to Catamount, fishing wherever she could, camping under the stars, car rides to anywhere, she loved to draw and was very good at it. Her musical interests were as diverse as she was. She loved to play classic rock music loud and among her favorites were Johnny Cash and AC/DC as well as everything in between. She loved Christmas songs and would sing them year round, Dominic the Donkey was commonly heard from her.

A child at heart, Nickelodeon was a favorite channel and if you needed a recommendation for a movie on Netflix, Autumn was right there with a great suggestion.

Autumn was a source of love for her family and friends. Whether playing board games with her grandmother or taking care of her great grandmother or playing with Lilly, Ruby, Jake and Gavin she always had a smile and that infectious laugh. She also loved her dogs Muzzy and Maya and their occasional walks.

Autumn leaves behind her beloved family; mother Jill Lively and her partner Shamus Knightly of Buckland, two sisters; Gabrielle Remillard of Greenfield and Jocelyn Walsh and her fiance Caleb Alvord of Florence, MA, her niece Kennedy French (Gabrielle) of Greenfield, her maternal grandmother Helen Remillard of Greenfield and grandfather Steve Lively of Greenfield, her father Shawn Walsh, her paternal grandparents Tom and Darryl Walsh of Greenfield, two great grandmothers; Annie Gover of Buckland and Alice Lively of Greenfield, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

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1998
Born October 5
1998
On the day that you were born🎶
1999
Autumn was 1 when Napster launched free music file sharing
2005
Autumn was 7 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2007
Autumn was 9 when the first iPhone went on sale
2014
Became an Auntie
2014
Autumn was 16 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Autumn was 17 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Junior Prom
2017
Senior Prom
2017
Graduation
2018
Passed away November 25, age 20
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Jenna Chapin 85w

Unfillsble Void

Though there is an unfillable void left from your absence, I have found a quiet peace within. Yet, that peace cannot replace the ache of you not being here on this earth. The thought that you are now with those who need you the most brings solace—I miss your tender love and presence that held warmth, safety, and a gentle joy that could light up the darkest days. Forever Autumn Leigh ❤️ From Janice

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Jenna Chapin 89w

Always In My Thoughts

I haven’t posted at all but I have so much to post I just don’t know how to so I guess here’s a start. I fucking love you.

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