Our Mom passed away after a long illness of Cancer. Cancer took her life on this earth, but her spirit lives on in all who knew her.  Our father and brother Danny preceded her in death and she mentioned them often in her last days on earth. We know she has joined them once again, in Heaven.  

     Mom married our Dad, Robert Walsh on May 5, 1956 and gave birth to ten children;  Darlene, Kevin, Brian, Eleen, Patrick, Kathleen, Maureen, Sean, Patrice and Danny. She also helped raise 6 grandchildren; Robbie, Patricia, Levi, J.R., Miles and Angel.  Her twenty-two grandchilcren and fifteen great grandchildren will have memories of  "Gammy" and "G.G." forever. Gatherings at Mom's home happened frequently, which meant anywhere from a few to dozens of relatives and friends would be there, celebrating birthdays, holidays, births, weddings, graduations and more! Everyone was always welcome and Mom's motto was "There's always room for one more."

     Mom was born in Clarkson, New York and lived in the Brockport area until moving to Rialto, California in 1978. Mom graduated from Brockport Teachers College and began teaching for several years, leaving only to raise her growing family. After moving to California she began working at Crestview Convalescent Hospital, where she stayed for 30 years. Her work as a CNA, medical records clerk and then social services was a tremendous source of her pride.  After leaving Crestview and retiring as a social worker, Mom began working here at Redlands Thrift Store for her son Kevin as a full time sales representative until her passing in March 2012. Mom was a huge supporter of the store, she helped us with the opening, worked where ever we needed her and at the end was planting her ideas for the future of the business. She loved coming into Redlands Thrift and interacting with the customers. She even put together and organized our Customer Appreciation Day.

    Our Mom is greatly missed and lives on within our hearts and memories forever.