MARBLEHEAD- Virginia R Walsh died peacefully yet very unexpectedly on Thursday January 11, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital.  She was born June 20, 1941 and was raised in Halbur, Iowa by her parents, Lawrence A. Riesberg and Alvina Lamberty Riesberg along with her 7 siblings all of whom she loved dearly.

Virginia first moved to Marblehead in 1964, upon her arrival she fell in love with the charm and quaintness of the town where she would call home for the next 60 years. Here she made friendships to last her lifetime, she was a loving friend to those who knew her.  She loved the outdoors, her garden, all the beauty around her.  She especially loved museums, art exhibits and to travel to beautiful places, some of which she saw with friends, her sisters and nieces.

Virginia made her career that spanned 30 years, her start at Sail Magazine to her retirement from Pell Rudman.  From beginning to end and the many years in between she was a dedicated and loved employee in all aspects of her job.  She worked hard and brought joy to all those who worked alongside her.  She made solid personal relationships that carried through in her professional and personal life.

Virginia is survived by two daughters Elizabeth Walsh Apprich and Jill Walsh Homan (husband Walter) for whom she loved and was very proud of their accomplishments. Virginia is also survived by the loves of her life, her grandchildren, Griffin James Homan, Kiya Gerrish Homan, Blaze Gerrish Homan and Travis Walsh Apprich.  They brought her love, laughter and a great pride which gave her life purpose.  Being their grandmother was her greatest accomplishment.  She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews that she loved and shared many adventures and memorable times.

Virginia will be missed by the community, friends and family where she has left a lasting impression.  A celebration of her life funeral mass will be held on Friday January 26, 2024 at 10:30 am at Out Lady Star of the Sea. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends at Marblehead COA (Council on Aging).  Please be sure to make a note on the memo line: "In memory of Virginia (Ginny) Walsh".
Checks may be made payable to Friends at Marblehead COA. Friends of the COA provide more than $30,000 annually to directly support the MHD COA's programs and services provided to our participants. To learn more about Friends at Marblehead COA, please visit https://www.marblehead.org/council-aging-department . For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.