Obituary of Sadie Emily Walsh

Sadie Emily Walsh (nee Welch), aged 87 years passed away peacefully at Kingsway Lodge on October 4, 2022.

Predeceased by her parents Sydney Herbert and Megan Welch.

Sadie is survived by her children Jacqueline (Brian) Hibbert, Stephen (Lizanne) Walsh and Denise (Scott) Robertson, grandchildren Jocelyn (Marc) Gagnon, Ariana (Martin) Poch, Philip (Kayla) Hibbert and Paul (Nicole) Hibbert, Liam Walsh, Emily (Jay) Walsh, Conor (Tari) Walsh, Ethan (Paige) Zachary.  Also survived by great-grandchildren Caelyn, Norah, Logan, Claire, Tessa and Olive.  Pre-deceased by daughter Angela Litt (2009), husband James Walsh (2019) and siblings Victor, Herbert, and Elizabeth.  Survived by her brothers and sisters in Wales, Peter, Paul, Vera, Elsie, Virginia, June and Janice. Sadie will also be lovingly remembered by many friends.   

The family wished to express our sincere appreciation to the staff of Kingsway Fairhill Residence and Nursing Home and Doctor Charles Gatfield for their exemplary care and compassion. 

Sadie was a member of St. James Anglican Church and sang for many years in the church choir.  She was a member of the Chancel Guild and the Anglican Church Women.  She retired from the Perth County Board of Education after many years of employment at St. Marys D.C.V.I.   She was a voracious reader and enjoyed frequent trips to Wales to visit family before her health no longer permitted such trips. 

At Sadie’s request, there is to be no funeral.  Cremation has taken place.

Memorial donations may be made to

St. James Anglican Church
PO Box 1238, 65 Church St. S, St. Marys ON N4X 1B8

St. Marys Healthcare Foundation
PO Box 940, St. Marys ON N4X 1B6