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Death announcement of Mary Diff Walsh affectionately known as Nathalie who departed this on July 23 2026 at the age of 82. Nathalie was born on february 25 1944 to the late Henderson and Modestine walsh of Goodwill Dominica.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Flora Walsh and Ursula Dolly Walsh; and her brothers, Henderson Walsh and Oliver Tony Walsh.

She leaves to mourn her lifelong partner, Mitchell Smith of Sea View Farm.

Her Children: Frankie Steve Walsh of Los Angeles, California, Dichie Roberts of Sea View Farm, Molly Roberts Henry and her husband, Trevor Henry of Lightfoot Estate

Her Adopted Children
Julene Harris-Charles and her husband, Marcus Charles, of Paynters, Kareen St. John Francois and her husband, Andre Francois of Virginia, Michael ‘Anthony’ Langlais of Sea View Farm, Lindell Walsh of Sea View Farm

Her Grandchildren
Shani Walsh of Alexandria, Virginia
Charnele Roberts-McKenzie and her husband, Mark McKenzie, of McKinney, Texas
Steven Walsh and his wife, Carmen Walsh, of New Braunfels, Texas
Kinisha Morris of Lewisville, Texas Khadijah Morris of Sea View Farm

Her Adopted Grandchildren
Shaziah, Cheriah, and Cheniah Charles of Paynters, Jovon Ephraim, Anika, and Kaileen Francois of Virginia

Her Great-Grandchildren
Kinleigh Morris of Lewisville, Hunter McKenzie of McKinney, Ariana Walsh of New Braunfels Texas, Saniyah Harris of Paynters

Her Sisters: Marie Robin of England, Ivy Silvano of Curaçao, Anita Walsh of Dominica
Ruthina Walsh and Princess Samuel of Atlanta, Eve Hayden, Eva Hanson, and Luvaine Walsh of the Bronx, New York

Her Brothers: Clayton “Lapwel” Walsh in Florida, Oliver ‘Totos’ and Mervin Walsh of Dominica

Her Nieces and Nephews: Soraya, Dean, and Ian Robin, and Brenda Walsh in England
Dave Shillingford, Steve Jones, Calvin Jno Lewis, Miola Walsh Richards, Kessler, Linda, Tianna, Shenika, Tonio, Josia, Shawn, Markel, Dafvin, Thomas, Heston, Kimon, Courtney, Delbert, Terry, Glen, Sanderson Jr. Walsh, and Shara Walsh Rolle in Dominica, Jamie and Jessie Walsh in Miami, Jefferson, Ivor, Reave, and Quillan Silvano in Curaçao, Cuthbert Joseph, Wendy Pascal, Lisa Walsh, and Evnarisqua Hanson in New York, Shonda McIntyre, Jermaine, and Brandon Samuel in Atlanta, Kimana Walsh in Tortola

Her Godchildren
Nyasha King, Samona Hillhouse, OceaNique Joseph, Kenny Lewis, and Craig Valentine in Antigua.

Extended Family
Nathalie was related to the St. John and Walsh families of Dominica and Antigua, with special mention of Nurse Judy St. John Edwards, Rose Herbert, and Donna Hatton

Special Friends: Deacon Llewelyn Dyer, Leonie Roberts and Family, Ms. Noughton and Family, Maudlyn Lewis and family, Edith Lynne and Family, Collette Lincoln and Family
Erik Darroux and Family of the UK, Jeanne Carr and Family of All Saints and New York
Cashina Jarvis and Family of New York, Ray and Swanton Julian and Family, Chris Reynolds and Family of Sea View Farm, Felixia Romain, Genevieve Friday, Janet Celestine

Her Caregivers
Special recognition and heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers, Elvira Edwards, Sheila and Natalie, for the care and support they provided.

She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, neighbors, and friends too numerous to mention, all of whom will forever cherish her memory.

Funeral Arrangements

The procession will leave Barnes Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The funeral service celebrating the life of Nathalie Mary Diff Walsh will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Tyrell’s. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Flora Walsh and Ursula Dolly Walsh; and her brothers, Henderson Walsh and Oliver Tony Walsh.

She leaves to mourn her lifelong partner, Mitchell Smith of Sea View Farm.

Her Children: Frankie Steve Walsh of Los Angeles, California, Dichie Roberts of Sea View Farm, Molly Roberts Henry and her husband, Trevor Henry of Lightfoot Estate

Her Adopted Children
Julene Harris-Charles and her husband, Marcus Charles, of Paynters, Kareen St. John Francois and her husband, Andre Francois of Virginia, Michael ‘Anthony’ Langlais of Sea View Farm, Lindell Walsh of Sea View Farm

Her Grandchildren
Shani Walsh of Alexandria, Virginia
Charnele Roberts-McKenzie and her husband, Mark McKenzie, of McKinney, Texas
Steven Walsh and his wife, Carmen Walsh, of New Braunfels, Texas
Kinisha Morris of Lewisville, Texas Khadijah Morris of Sea View Farm

Her Adopted Grandchildren
Shaziah, Cheriah, and Cheniah Charles of Paynters, Jovon Ephraim, Anika, and Kaileen Francois of Virginia

Her Great-Grandchildren
Kinleigh Morris of Lewisville, Hunter McKenzie of McKinney, Ariana Walsh of New Braunfels Texas, Saniyah Harris of Paynters

Her Sisters: Marie Robin of England, Ivy Silvano of Curaçao, Anita Walsh of Dominica
Ruthina Walsh and Princess Samuel of Atlanta, Eve Hayden, Eva Hanson, and Luvaine Walsh of the Bronx, New York

Her Brothers: Clayton “Lapwel” Walsh in Florida, Oliver ‘Totos’ and Mervin Walsh of Dominica

Her Nieces and Nephews: Soraya, Dean, and Ian Robin, and Brenda Walsh in England
Dave Shillingford, Steve Jones, Calvin Jno Lewis, Miola Walsh Richards, Kessler, Linda, Tianna, Shenika, Tonio, Josia, Shawn, Markel, Dafvin, Thomas, Heston, Kimon, Courtney, Delbert, Terry, Glen, Sanderson Jr. Walsh, and Shara Walsh Rolle in Dominica, Jamie and Jessie Walsh in Miami, Jefferson, Ivor, Reave, and Quillan Silvano in Curaçao, Cuthbert Joseph, Wendy Pascal, Lisa Walsh, and Evnarisqua Hanson in New York, Shonda McIntyre, Jermaine, and Brandon Samuel in Atlanta, Kimana Walsh in Tortola

Her Godchildren
Nyasha King, Samona Hillhouse, OceaNique Joseph, Kenny Lewis, and Craig Valentine in Antigua.

Extended Family
Nathalie was related to the St. John and Walsh families of Dominica and Antigua, with special mention of Nurse Judy St. John Edwards, Rose Herbert, and Donna Hatton

Special Friends: Deacon Llewelyn Dyer, Leonie Roberts and Family, Ms. Noughton and Family, Maudlyn Lewis and family, Edith Lynne and Family, Collette Lincoln and Family
Erik Darroux and Family of the UK, Jeanne Carr and Family of All Saints and New York
Cashina Jarvis and Family of New York, Ray and Swanton Julian and Family, Chris Reynolds and Family of Sea View Farm, Felixia Romain, Genevieve Friday, Janet Celestine

Her Caregivers
Special recognition and heartfelt gratitude to her caregivers, Elvira Edwards, Sheila and Natalie, for the care and support they provided.

She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, neighbors, and friends too numerous to mention, all of whom will forever cherish her memory.

Funeral Arrangements

The procession will leave Barnes Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The funeral service celebrating the life of Nathalie Mary Diff Walsh will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Tyrell’s. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

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