Joy Karlson Walsh Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Joy Karlson Walsh (Saint Albans, Vermont) is shared. Joy, born on February 10, 1958 in Holden, Massachusetts, passed away on August 29, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Karlson Walsh to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Andrew Karlson; her stepfather Edwin Corwin; her parents-in-law, Francis and Mary Walsh; her grandson Miller Walsh; and her nephew Chris Forstell.
She is survived by: her mother Janice Corwin; her husband Joe Walsh; her children, Jaime Walsh (Devon Faulkner), Joshua (Kylee Walsh) and Jacob (Margaret Walsh); her grandchildren, Dell, Maggie Faulkner, Porter, Sawyer Walsh, Jane and Finnegan Walsh; her siblings, Jill, Jaye, Jodi and Jason; her godson Taylor; her close friends, Lauri, Norm Boudreau, Heidi Manahan and Lesleigh Costello; and her friend Janet Robinson. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews, and their children; and her many brothers and sisters-in-law.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Greg Brown Lodge (44 Gricebrook Rd, St Albans City, VT 05478).
In lieu of flowers, if you wish to honor her memory, you can contribute to one of these organizations close to her heart: The Barton Center for Diabetes Education/campership, Donate Now - Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc. The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, 30 Ennis Rd. PO Box 356, North Oxford, Ma 01537, Connecticut Children's Foundation/Oncology, Donate Here - Children's Oncology Dept. The family has chosen to send donations to St. Albans Skating Association, Donate Now (http://www.stalbanshockey.org).
