passed away at the age of 102 at the Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, her home since 2005. She enjoyed a long life, many caring friends and a sharp mind throughout. Mary loved cooking, people and travel. She was a person of deep faith, strong character and had a good sense of humor. She was a bread-baking maestro who thrived on cooking for others. Before retirement, Mary managed the cafeteria and served as an instructor at Perry Institute of Phoenix, a vocational school for the developmentally disabled for 17 years. Predeceased by her husband George Walsh in 1974, she is survived by her four children: Pat Walsh of Bellingham, WA; Jim Walsh of Houston, TX; David Walsh of Marblehead, MA and Mary-Frances Walsh (Holewinski) of Westport, CT; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, October 26th at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Donations may be made in her name to the The Beatitudes Campus, 1616 W. Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, 85021
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