Enjoyed going antiquing, motorcycle rides and fishing
TOWNSEND — John M. “Buddy” Walsh, 73, of Townsend, formerly of North Andover and Reading, passed away on August 31, 2022, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Winchester on November 19, 1948, he was the son of the late John M. and Mary (Maguire) Walsh. He was raised and attended school in Reading.
Buddy was a retired truck driver for the Merrimack Valley Distributors and he later worked for Walden Pond as a groundskeeper.
Buddy was resident of Townsend for the past 31 years. He loved long motorcycle rides and fishing. He enjoyed going antiquing and getting that rare find that he could then show and talk about to anyone who would listen. When it came to small engines there wasn’t one that he couldn’t fix. Most of all Buddy loved spending time with family and especially his grandkids.
Family members include his loving wife of 38 years, Karen (Bakas) Walsh; sons, Reid Walsh, Aaron Arsenault and his wife Christina, and Alex Walsh and his wife Samantha; his daughter, Sarah Jane (Walsh) Gabis and her husband Jon; three grandchildren, Christian Gabis, Lyla Mary Gabis and Emma Rose Gabis, and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William Michael Walsh and Catherine Walsh.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org or by mail to: National Processing Center, Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011.
To send an online message of condolence visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
