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Marie “Pat” (DesJardin) Walsh passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 91 after living with dementia for many years. In her final years Pat resided at Apple Valley Center in Ayer. Pat was born in Connors, ME to Peter and Donelda DesJardin. She was one of 10 brothers and sisters. While finishing off business school she met her husband Bill while visiting her cousin in Millinocket, ME. They were married in Caribou, ME and moved to Ayer. They bought a farm in Shirley, where they raised their six children. The greatest joy in Pat’s life were her children and grandchildren. She was in avid gardener with a green thumb. Pat became a real estate agent in 1964. She was a graduate of the realtors institute in 1981. She accomplished her dream of owning and operating ‘Walsh Real Estate’ in Shirley for almost 30 years. During her years in real estate she was chosen 1983 Realtor of the Year of Northern Worcester County Board of Realtors. She was appointed to many positions and received many awards in community services, local realtor board activities, national realtor activities, and business accomplishments. She was president of the board of realtors. She was involved with the Massachusetts Association of Realtors from 1981–2002. Pat lived by the principles of hard work, kindness, respect, and for giving to others. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Bill, several siblings, and her daughter Kathy. Pat is survived by her daughter Aletta and fiancé James Massi of Connecticut, son J. Michael and partner Ferne West of Townsend, daughter Karen Simmons and husband Jordan Harris of Florida, son Bill and partner Lezlie Coburn of Santa Fe, NM, and son Patrick and wife Darlene of Marlborough. She leaves 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, plus several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pat’s family would like to thank the loving care she received by the dedicated caregivers at the Apple Valley nursing home. A celebration of life will be arranged at the convenience of her family.

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Marie "Pat" (DesJardin) Walsh

March 2, 1927 - January 10, 2019

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Marie "Pat" (DesJardin) Walsh

March 2, 1927 - January 10, 2019

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