DAVID WALSH

Condolences & Memories (14 entries)

• I have known David since I was age 24. I am now 58. Although his passing came as an unexpected occurrence for me, David's voice and wisdom lives continues on in my mind and soul. David was an unofficial mentor as I am sure he was for many. We both shared interest in the Enneagram and its application to our lives and to others we worked with as interested group participants and clients. David frequently shared significant insights with me after attentively listening to the drone of my relationships, work and life's inherent struggles. His words of contemplative wisdom continues to resonate and support me to this day. I was looking to find David's contact information today(June 25th) as I had many times before to make contact and came across his obituary. I was truly too late - or just in time depending on how you perceive this happening. David was and remains an Exemplar to myself and others. Among the many life lessons he imparted: The human struggle between our mind of reason and heart of intuition and seeming irrationality and its relationship to acceptance of ourselves. "You need to accept both sides", David would say. It was an act of mindfulness, kindness and unconditional love of self. Carol Ann, my sympathies. I will miss the possibility of spending more time together - here on this dimension. Here is one poem I wrote after seeing David as his client. Although this attempt at poetry is based on a past relationship, it has lasting universal symbolic or metaphor meaning. Too you David - a friend and wise sage: "Life is a dance Sometimes we dance alone. Sometimes we dance with someone circling around us And Sometimes, in those rare moments, we dance with someone who gives us back ourselves and makes us feel complete You seem to dance that way with me." Eternal Hug, Phil - Posted by: Phillip Hay (Disciple, client & Colleague ) on: Jun 25, 2015

• We both received spiritual direction from David for a couple of years. Our first response to his passing was an experience of deep gratitude for David's life and his wisdom sharing. David understood the universality of faith and was instrumental in helping us both integrate our Christian roots with our Tibetan Buddhist practice. We re-read notes last week from a course David offered in the Enneagram. It's a touching nod to our great teacher and spiritual friend, David. "The purpose of all life is to be given up for the life of the whole world. The purpose of the spiritual life, and work, is to do so willingly." David Walsh - Posted by: Brenda and Virgil Pauls (Students of David Walsh) on: Jun 25, 2015

• Carol Ann Dave was a very good spiritual director my whole time at Holy Rosary and was kind, wise and always had time for me and even visited me in the hospital when I had T/B and helped me in my health recovery by taking me out of the hospital to drive me up to the Gatineau Hills. Dave was always available for me in my young years (18 yrs.) of my Oblate Life. I will remember him as one good person who helped launch me on the journey of being Oblate and into the priesthood. Dave's witness as a human being remains with me. May his dying be another experience of living in the ministry. Richard OMI - Posted by: Fr. Richard C Kelly OMI (Dave was my spiritual director at Holy Rosay Scholasticate and into my first years of priesthood.) on: Jun 21, 2015

• I was saddened to learn of Dave's death. I carry many fond memories from our years together at Holy Rosary Scholasticate. - Posted by: Rob Macdonnell () on: Jun 20, 2015

• Even though I have not seen you and David in a number of years Carol Ann, you two are all ways in my thoughts. Your teachings have helped me a great deal in traversing life's challenges and instead of acting with frustration, most of the time I can smile at my compulsions as I hear David and your words in my head. The community may have physically lost a great spirit, but he will live in our hearts forever. Peace be with you. - Posted by: Karen Angus (friend) on: Jun 18, 2015

• Dave was my superior during my theological studies at St. Paul's University in Ottawa. Dave was a talented person who never hesitated to share everything he had. Indeed it was a pleasure and a gift to have had him in my life for those years. I believe that music is the language of the angels, so Dave must now feel right at home. John Hoysted Smiths Falls, Ontario - Posted by: John Hoysted (former Oblate) on: Jun 16, 2015

• I arrived at Holy Rosary Scholasticate in 1963, the same year Dave returned from his studies in Rome. He was young and fun -- I never saw the harsh exterior. He threw himself into our lives with his ideas as well as his music. He definitely raised our liturgical music by several notches and the "fun" part came with his direction of our annual Christmas musical extravaganzas. We could have done Broadway. Such a fine man, Carol Ann. My deepest condolences John Myles - Posted by: John Myles () on: Jun 16, 2015

• David and I always had a wonderful time at Moose Lake, when Ecco Chamber Choir went there for its Fall Retreat. We sang together for many years, in a couple of choirs, and always ended up having a good laugh about something! He was a wise and trusted friend, and I truly appreciated the times we shared together and his honest feedback and advice. My sympathy, Carol Ann. - Posted by: Jan (Friend) on: Jun 16, 2015

• I was with him at the Oblate seminary from 1958 to '63. Never knew him as David, just Dave, never saw or felt from him " a somewhat harsh exterior",just his smile and laugh and his love and talent for music. - Posted by: Peter Tobin (Former Oblate ) on: Jun 15, 2015

• I entered the Oblates at Arnprior in 1964. Vatican II was just winding down and the new liturgy in the vernacular available for the first time. This is what I remember most about David...on the fly...composing the next psalm of collect in English. I still cherish and remember well his first mass. We sang it regularly as did many parishes throughout the country. David was an inspiration musically the next 3 years at Orleans as well. I'm sure a very special place is reserved for him in that heavenly choir. - Posted by: Paul Jensen (Former Oblate and friend...1964-1968) on: Jun 15, 2015

• We were very sorry to hear of David's passing. You have our deepest condolences Carol Ann. God Bless. - Posted by: Harry and Joanne Roussin (old neighbors) on: Jun 15, 2015

• I was surprised and and saddened at David's death. May he rest in peace.I was happy to learn that Dave had found great joy and peace in his life. Is there anything more important than that for those of us on a journey that leads to Christ. The road is not always easy and there are many twists and turns but by gods grace we find what God has intended for us from the beginning. I extend to his wife my prayers and my hopes that the piece you shared together might continue to bring you great joy. Father Bill Elliott Saint Joe's parish St. John New Brunswick - Posted by: () on: Jun 15, 2015

• Dearest Carol Ann. I think of the two of you very often. And my heart warms with love every time. I know what David meant to me and my life's journey hearing of his passing brought a great sadness into my heart, I did what he would have wanted me to do and "embraced it" of all the people I have ever come to know I loved him with no judgement or reservations he gave me the tools I needed to continue on my journey and believe me I use them...still not sure I want to be a 4. I'm a better man, father, partner, entertainer, person for having had him in my life. Never forgotten and truly loved. Rest now my dearest friend as a new journey begins. I'm sure moms so excited to welcome you home. I just thought you should know that Carol Ann. - Posted by: Mike lawson (A student of David's teachings ) on: Jun 15, 2015

• Dear Carol Ann, I'm so sorry to read here of David's passing. As you grieve the loss of such a great love, please know that I wish you enduring peace and hope . - Posted by: Tannis (Baxter) Niziol (Friend ) on: Jun 13, 2015