1932 - 2018
PORTLAND - On Thursday November 8, 2018 James Walsh, loving husband and father of four and grandfather of 7 passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 85.
Jim was born on December 24, 1932 in Portland, Maine and attended the Portland school systems and graduated from Deering High School. Jim enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean War. After serving his country, Jim attended Boston University. Jim began a very successful publishing career that spanned over 50 years and included working for Prentice-Hall, McGraw-Hill, Dryden Press, and W.B. Saunders before launching his own publishing company that included a book with Time Life " Vince Lombardi on Football" and then Walsh Associates which he started with his wife.
Jim enjoyed dancing to the big bands on the Old Orchard Pier, loved summers in Cape May, NJ, Notre Dame football, dancing, and singing to his children.
He married Joyce Hobbs also of Portland, Maine and were married for 62 years. They have four beautiful children, Susan Bass of Myrtle Beach, SC, Linda Teliha of Norristown, PA, Jim Walsh IV of Cinnaminson, NJ., and Michael Walsh of Portland, Maine. They have seven grandchildren, Alex Bass, Lindsay Bass, Ronnie Bass, Danial Teliha, Katie Teliha, Jimmy Walsh V, and Jenny Walsh.
Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Jim's online guestbook at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com
Friends and relatives are invited to a time of visitation on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 2:00pm at St. Luke's Cathedral in Portland, Maine. A private committal will be held at a later time at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland, Maine. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite local charities. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland, Maine, 04103. 775-3763.
