Obituary of Francis Walsh

Frank (Francis) Henry Walsh passed away in his Markham home, August 28, 2016 at the age of 62 Frank, born March 1,1954 is dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his friends, co-workers, neighbours and most especially his family. He is the deeply beloved husband of Irene; proud devoted father of Daniel and Kathleen; attentive brother (in law) of Chris (Marilyn), Mary Taylor, Kathleen (Larry) Stein, Patrick, Andrew (Judy) Kuzyk; caring uncle of Andrew and Kathryn, Matthew and Nicholas Stein, Adam and Lauren Kuzyk; adoring son in law of Bill Kuzyk. He is highly regarded by all for his knowledge, ethics, precision, all with wit, understated humour, understanding and a remarkable gentleness. By day, Frank is a respected senior municipal lawyer for the City of Toronto enjoying the challenges of real estate law, tax and technology. In his spare time, he pursues his passions including the marvels of technology, sound production, and most importantly music, composition and song writing influenced by the classic rock, jazz and bluegrass greats. He is an accomplished musician on guitar and banjo performing his richly intricate, ever evolving pieces nightly in our living room. He is patient, kind, artistic, a word-smith, a born teacher, mentor, romantic, wonderful friend and willing enthusiast of life, demanding perfection in all he turned his brilliant mind to, raising the bar for all left in his wake. For several years now, he has struggled with his rare medical outcome resulting in debilitating low blood pressure which coloured his every decision and move. He has pursued to overcome his physical troubles with introspection and determination to be regarded as "normal", limiting his interactions to fly under the radar. Friends will be received at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main St N.( Markham Road) Markham, on Friday, September 2nd, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 pm. Celebration of Life, with reception and visitation on Saturday, September 3rd, from 10:30 until time of Celebration at 12 noon, in the chapel. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 305 Erskine Ave, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Frank may be made to Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.