Patrick William Walsh

Patrick William Walsh was born on September 18, 1950, in Tupper Lake,  to loving parents Wilson and Teresa Kathleen (Henry) Walsh. Pat made his living working as a store manager for local grocery stores for a number of years. He also recently retired from Avon Automotive in Cadillac.
He could often be found spending time in the garden, or taking every opportunity to enjoy the company of his grandchildren.
Pat was a faithful part of the St. Ann's Parish and was an active member of the Cadillac Knight of Columbus Council 1224, where he served as third degree and fourth degree Knight. Pat will be deeply missed by many.
Pat is survived by his family: one daughter, Laurie (Corey) Long of Luther; two sons, Shawn (Natasha) Walsh and Brian Walsh all of Cadillac; nine grandchildren; Craig, Haley, Cecelia, Molly, Jake, Lucas, Josh, Ethan and Miranda; two great-grandchildren; six siblings, Virginia "Jen" (Ronald) Carrow, Rosemary (Frank) Godin, Michael Walsh, Tom (Geraldine) Walsh, Timothy (Eileen) Walsh and Amy (Paul) Palmer; many nieces and nephews; his former spouse, Karen Eley and her daughter, Dawn Blackmer; many other loving family members, friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Katie Scott, and an infant brother, Kevin.
Visitation for friends and family washeld on Monday, February 6, 2017 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a recitation of the rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial took place on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 11 a.m with visitation held one hour prior at St. Ann Catholic Church in Cadillac, with Rev. Bryan Medlin acting as celebrant. Interment will take place at the Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Cadillac at a later date in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of Michigan and Michigan Right to Life.