Agnes P. Walsh Obituary
Agnes P. Walsh 90 of South Kingstown died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 19, 2020 surrounded by her family. Aggie was born in South Kingstown on May 29, 1930 the daughter of the late Frank J. Farrell and Agnes (McNally) Farrell. She was the loving wife of Dr. John 'Jack' J. Walsh, Jr. for 60 years prior to his death last year.
Jack and Aggie raised five children, three of whom were born of their marriage, Kevin J. Walsh (Debra), J. Timothy Walsh and Kerry F. Walsh (Darlene). Aggie was previously married to Richard L. McNulty, a jet fighter pilot who tragically lost his life when shot down in the Korean War. Aggie and Richard had two children, Karen McNulty Vendetti and Patrick R. McNulty (Evon).
Richard never had the opportunity to meet his son prior to losing his life. Grammy Aggie had eight grandchildren, Kathleen, Kendra, Sarah, Eric, Jack, Ryan, Kaitlin and Lindsey and was the cherished great grandmother of seven, Kayla, Kasey, Emerson, Lisette, Ariana, Charlie and Caroline. She was predeceased by her two husbands and her daughter.
She was the last of the five Farrell sisters, but is now reunited with Mary, Edie, Fran and Rita. Aggie's friends were numerous with some relationships spanning decades and others dating back to her childhood. If she knew you, then you were her friend.
Aggie was a 1948 graduate of South Kingstown High School. After devoting her early years to raising her five children, Aggie turned her efforts to charitable causes. She was a lifelong parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi Church and also taught CCD classes and took the children to area nursing homes to visit with the residents and bring a little joy to their lives.
She also served as a volunteer for Hospice Care of Rhode Island bringing comfort to those approaching the end of their lives, something that would come full circle at the end of her life. It was not unusual to see her around town in different costumes promoting different causes or just bringing happiness to others. She always looked forward to playing Mrs. Claus and the Easter Bunny for the preschoolers at the end of her street.
Perhaps her most accomplished volunteer work was her role in running the annual South County Hospital Ball that would occur each summer at the Dunes Club in Narragansett where she was also a member for over 40 years. She would personally make all the preparations and decorations for the event that benefitted the hospital where her husband practiced medicine for 57 years. Aggie's passion for painting could be seen throughout her house whether it was designs on the walls or her artwork hanging in just about every room.
If you stayed stationary long enough, you too would become a piece of her art. Her work was displayed at local art exhibits. She also used her yard as a palette evidenced by the ever changing and meticulous gardens, plantings, pathways, fish ponds and statues scattered around every corner – a nightmare for her landscapers.
Everyone was welcome at her home but nothing brought more joy to her than having her house filled with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her house is quiet now and she will be missed terribly. Due to the pandemic, Mass and burial will be private.
A celebration of her life is being planned for her birthday next year.
