John & Judy Walsh

Married sixty-two years on earth and together again in heaven just before their sixty-fourth anniversary.

They are survived by their six sons, daughter in-laws, eleven grandchildren, their spouses, and nine great-grandchildren who loved them both so dearly.

John and Judy planted roots in Tewksbury, MA in 1972 where they raised their sons and spent the rest of their lives.

John J. Walsh

2/6/1939 - 12/28/2022

Born in Cambridge on February 6, 1939, He was the son of the late William J. Walsh and the late Anna (Powers) Walsh.

John cherished his time spent with family and friends. In his early years he officiated and coached youth sports in both ice hockey and baseball. He was also an avid Boston Sports fan and never missed his Bruins games.

John worked as an Insurance Agent for The Hartford for over 30 years. After retiring from the insurance business, he worked at Trinity Ambulance in Chelmsford as both a driver and dispatcher. He also worked at Trull Brook Golf Course as a Ranger.

After retirement, John could be often found on the golf course. He was a longtime member of Mount Pleasant Golf Club in Lowell. He was affectionately known as “Papa” to all the members.

John’s greatest enjoyment came from watching his treasured grandchildren participate in their individual sports.

Judith A. (Sutton) Walsh

2/12/1941 - 4/11/2024

Born in Boston on February 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Mary A. (Callaghan) Sutton.

Judy was raised in the Allston section of Boston, where she attended local schools and was a proud member of St. Anthony’s Church C.Y.O. Drill Team.

Judy was the consummate “Sports Mom” and treasured the many hours she spent watching her sons and grandchildren participate in their numerous sporting events.

She was a longtime communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Andover.

Judy was employed as an administrative assistant at the Digital Equipment Corporation for many years and then as an administrative director by the Griffin Greenhouse Supply Company in Tewksbury, where she worked until her retirement.