Ian Walsh's Obituary
Ian F. Walsh, 54, of Charlotte passed peacefully November 10, 2025 at home after a tussle with cancer. He was born on June 11, 1971 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada to Ronald and the late Genevieve Walsh.
Left to mourn are his wife Lynette; daughters, Caelan and Brenna; son, Liam; siblings, Ron, Yvonne and Barry; as well as a large circle of extended family and friends, which he regarded as chosen family.
Ian had an energy around him that drew people to him. A smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye, he was a lovable jackass at his core. His love knew no limits which was evident in how fiercely he fought his illness. While his absence is deeply felt, it is followed closely by the gratefulness of knowing him and being loved by him. He was happiness incarnate and he showed his love through jokes, pranks and generally being a goofball. Even at the end he always wanted to make people smile.
As a way to honour Ian, please do not send flowers as he felt they were a gift that was already dead. Instead he would want people to pay it forward, either through acts of service or donations to any cause dear to your heart.
Celebrations of life will be held in Charlotte, NC and Newfoundland at later dates.
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