Eugene Patrick Michael WALSH

WALSH, Eugene Patrick Michael After a weekend spent with family and close friends, Eugene Walsh passed away peacefully on Monday evening, May 15th, 2006, at the age of 57 years. Eugene was born in St. John's, Newfoundland on August 8, 1948, son of Edward and Madeleine Walsh. Eugene joined Investors Group on August 20, 1969 and was in the Regional Director role for 25 of the 35 years he spent with IG. In January of 2002, Eugene retired as Regional Director. His health began to fail, and he ended his role as a Consultant in 2003. Throughout his illness, his love of life shone through. Todd describes his Dad as being an example of strength, grace, and courage. Eugene always had a smile on his face and was thinking of others, right to the end. Eugene will be lovingly missed and remembered by his family; 2 sons; Todd (Kerry Anne) of Penticton, BC and Toby (Deja) of Summerland, BC, 2 granddaughters; Kayla and Keanna, also of Summerland, mother, Madeleine Walsh of Paradise, Nfld, 3 brothers; Robert (Linda) of Ottawa, ON, Paul (Marjorie) of Fox Creek, AB, Gary (Karen) of Paradise, Nfld, 1 sister, Dianne (Leonard) Traverse, also of Paradise, numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Mary Snelgrove and Michelle Walsh of Summerland and Don Gingras of Penticton, BC. Eugene was sadly predeceased by his father Edward in 1989. He will also be greatly missed by his Investors Group family whose lives he touched with his kindness and generosity. Eugene was an avid gardener, skier, boater, and traveler. He was an active community leader, serving numerous non-profit boards, and was a Dale Carnegie Instructor for more than 25 years. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2006, at 3:00 P.M. in the Ballroom of the Penticton Lakeside Resort, 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton, officiated by Robert OKeefe. A Reception will follow at Magnums, at the Resort. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eugenes memory may be made to charities of choice, especially ones that support child development, soup kitchens, and womens shelters. Cards and messages of condolence may be sent to the family, c/o Todd Walsh at the Penticton Division Office, 201-1301 Main St., Penticton, BC, V2A 5E9, or the Okanagan Region Office #04, Unit 3, 1890 Cooper Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 8B7. Eugene made one final request, that we all "remember the good times". Arrangements are entrusted to the care of: HANSONS' ARBOR FUNERAL CHAPELS 494-3202 or 492-4202 Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 5/18/2006