JONATHAN L WALSH

   Jonathan L. Walsh, of 99 Commons Drive, Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, December 24th, after a short battle with cancer.

   Married to Nancy Jean (McKeon) Walsh for 28 years, Jonathan was the son of James and Florence Walsh. Jonathan was raised in RI and moved to Grafton in 1965. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Lynda Theriault and her husband Douglas of Shrewsbury, and Lauren Mack and her husband, Jon, of Sterling; his son, Christopher Walsh of Shrewsbury and his fiancée, Carmen Ibarra of Worcester; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Douglas Walsh in 2001. He also leaves his mother-in-law, Rita McKeon, of Holden, brothers Thomas Walsh and Michael Walsh of RI, sisters, Catherine Palombo of RI, Marguerite Walsh and Genevieve McCreary of Texas. He was predeceased by brother, James Walsh, of CT, and sisters Eileen Clark of CA and Shelia Creek of RI.

   He graduated from Cranston High School in RI and attended several colleges. He served his country as a US Marine. He enjoyed 40 years of successful sales with Moore Business Forms. Upon retiring, he began an acting career becoming a member of the Screen Actors Guild. He was in many movies, most notably as the priest in “In the Bedroom”.

   He was a tutor for Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester. His hobbies included sailing, going to the beach, travel, reading, and dancing.

   Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, December 26th from 5 to 8 PM at the Britton Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. His funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27th from the funeral home with a Mass celebrated at 10 AM at St. Rose of Lima, 244 West Main Street, Northborough, MA. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.

   Donations may be made to the Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester, 3 Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608 or UMASS Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613-9938.