Mona Walsh passed away on August 8, 2023, while surrounded by family at home after battling cancer. She was born November 12, 1949 in Keene, NH, daughter to Robert and Leola Garland. She lived most of her life in Spofford and her final years in Marlborough.
In 1969 she married to Daniel Walsh who passed away in 1982. They had one child, Derek Walsh, in 1974.
Mona was a hard worker and held many office jobs through the years. 18 years of which at Wetterau/SuperValu and later at Hamshaw Lumber and Keats Equipment. She also volunteered her time to help out at the Keene Community Kitchen.
Mona enjoyed life. She loved the holidays and had a sweater for every one of them. She had a heart of gold and always tried to help anyone in need. She was always up for a ride with her brother and sister to get an ice cream or cooking out with her son and grandchildren.
She leaves behind her beloved son: Derek Walsh and his girlfriend Shelli Tyler of Marlborough, NH; brothers: Sherry Garland and his significant other Pat Whitcomb of Marlborough, NH, and Ray Garland and his wife Sheila of Englewood, FL; sister: Carol Blaisdell and her husband Peter of Keene, NH; grandchildren: Dylan Robarge and his fiancé Kellie of Swanzey, NH, and Alina White and her husband Griffin of Westmoreland, NH; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and Aunt Shirley.
She is predeceased by her parents, her husband Daniel Walsh, and significant other Richard Lowe.
A memorial service followed by a time of gathering will be held on Tuesday, August 22 at 11:00 am at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH. A burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Keene will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home Health Care Hospice and community Services, PO Box 564, 312 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH 03431 (www.HCSServices.org).
