Obituary - Richard Francis Walsh III

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Obituary - Richard Francis Walsh III

Wednesday, 12 December 2012 13:33

Richard Francis Walsh III, who was fondly known as Dick, passed away at his home at the age of 80 in New Bern, NC on November 30, 2012. Dick was born in Glen Cove in 1932 and grew up in Oyster Bay. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY in 1954 where he met and married his wife, Carol Gazin. Upon graduation Dick served during the Korean War in the United States Navy as Lieutenant JG aboard the USS Shasta. He raised his family in Oakdale, Long Island and worked for Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage.

Upon retirement, Dick and Carol fulfilled their dream to live aboard a 42-foot Katy Krogan trawler Bride of the Waves, where they traveled the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf and inland waters for 14 beautiful years. Their journey together has become the subject of countless stories of remote beaches, interesting ports of call and wonderful new friendships.

Dick inherited his father’s love of saltwater fishing and he was never more at peace than when attempting to hook a bluefish. He was an avid gardener, bird watcher and had an artistic flair for painting lighthouses and old wooden boats.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Gladys, and his sister Barbara. He is survived by his wife of 58-years, Carol; his son Scott and wife, Siobhan, and their three children Patrick, Kathleen and Molly of Vienna, VA; son Rick and wife Meg and their two children Emily and Susan of Charlotte, NC; daughter Janet of Manchester, VT and nine nieces and nephews.

A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date in New Bern, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: The International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr., Suite 206, N . Hollywood, CA 91607 or online at myeloma.org.

Online condolences may be made to the Walsh family at cottenfuneralhome.com; the   Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory,  2201 Neuse Blvd.,  New Bern, NC 28560 .

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