Johanne Carmen Walsh, 61 of Milford, NH passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer on December 21, 2018 Johanne passed away in Milford, NH at home, surrounded by her loving family. Johanne was born on February 16, 1957 in Sorel, Canada to the parents of Rejean Lamothe (deceased), and Monique Lamothe (deceased). Johanne leaves behind 3 siblings, France and her husband Roger Ouellette, Richard and his wife Madeline Lamothe, and Carmen Lamothe, her legacy will surely carry on.
In the year 2002 Johanne married the love of her life Robert Walsh, in Kennebunkport Maine, Johanne had three amazing children, Michael and his wife Casandra Ouellette (Amesbury, MA), Melanie and her husband Patrick Dunn (Bristol, VT), and Jason and his wife Lauren Ouellette (Spring Hill, FL). All together Johanne had 9 grandchildren, Miranda Jacques (20), Laela Ouellette (18), Jason Ouellette (16), Jaedyn Ouellette (13), Scarlet Ouellette (9 mo.), Ryan Dunn (18), Hannah Dunn (13), Logan Judd (9), and Anabella Brantley (7)
In Johanne's life family was most important to her, she loved spending time with family (especially playing games with her grandchildren). She was a talented quilter. She loved to travel. One of her favorite pastimes was interior decorating. She was a foster parent, hosted an exchange student from Japan, and a mentor for many. She was very involved in her church. She taught bible study and Sunday school.
Johanne also leaves behind many other who she held closely to her heart, Philip and Donna Walsh, Janice Walsh, Ann and Al Hester, Marilyn Walsh, nieces and nephews, Sonya and Shane Nevison (Great-Nephew: Cole Nevison), Emilie Lamothe, Sean and Jessica Hester, Mark and Tayla Hester,Jenny Lamothe, Shannon Lamothe and her favorite pet Bella (dog)
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover St, Manchester NH from 2pm to 6pm. All are cordially invited to gather in Johannes memory, share a song, thought, or even just a way that her life touched yours.
In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations can be sent to New Life Discipleship Church at 849 Valley Rd. Mason NH, 03048 On behalf of Johanne the family would like to warmly say Thank you to Merrimack Valley Home Health and Hospice
The three words to describe Johanne's life are as follows Love, Family, Jesus