Cynthia Walsh

Cynthia Mavis Walsh (nee King) was born in Birmingham, England on April 25, 1928. She grew up there with her parents William Henry King and Annie King (nee Wall) and her brothers and sisters. In 1944, a young Arthur Walsh asked to accompany Mavis to the dance hall, and a loving life together was begun. Art went off to serve in WWII. They corresponded throughout his years of service, and rekindled their relationship when he came home to Birmingham, and married in March, 1951. Mavis and Art moved to Ontario in 1957, settling for many years in Brampton. Together they raised their children in a loving home, enjoyed the company of friends and family, and always looked a treat on the dance floor. Mavis spent many years in retail customer service and retired in her 60s. Mavis and Art moved to Grimsby in 2016, where Art passed away in 2017. Mavis accepted a cancer diagnosis in late 2021 with grace and dignity. She ended her days on Thursday, February 24 in the compassionate care of the staff of McNally House Hospice in Grimsby with family at her side. The family is also grateful to the staffs of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital and St. Peter’s Hospital. Mavis was predeceased by her husband of nearly 66 years, Arthur Walsh, and grandson, Jason Liverseed. She is survived by daughter Christine (Jerry), their children Patricia, Denyse and Devin and families; Valerie (Bill), their children Paul and Julie and families; both of Grimsby, and Stephen (Sandra), their children Colin and Katie and families of Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Mavis was especially joyful spending time with the youngest generation of her family, Rhys, Daniel, Elliot, Makayla, Isabella, Amelia, Brianna, Eric, and Lukas. As a young mother, Mavis crafted a lullaby that she sang to her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren, and it will live on with their memories of her. A family memorial will be held in the spring. Donations in Mavis’s memory may be made to McNally House Hospice, Grimsby ON. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Ward Funeral Home (Brampton Chapel)