Janet (née Daisey) passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a longtime resident of National Park and formerly of Gloucester City.

Janet was the loving wife of 25 years to David Walsh and the proud mother of Jamie (Greg) Black, Kathryn (Stephanie) Hofstetter, and Kimberly (James) Zuccarello. She was a devoted grandmother to Lucy, Benjamin, Adelaide, and Allison, who affectionately called her and David Yia Yia and Poppop.

She also leaves behind her siblings James (Nicole) Daisey, Marilyn Hill, and Kathryn (Christopher) Capritti, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins who will always remember fondly.

Born in Camden and raised in Gloucester City, Janet attended St. Mary's Grammar School and graduated from Gloucester High School in 1970. She was a devoted member of Saint Mary's R.C. Church in Gloucester City.

Janet worked for many years as the office manager for Dr. Joel Okon, DDS, in Lindenwold, where patients instantly felt at ease with her. Even someone coming in for a root canal could leave smiling. She had a natural way of putting others first, guided by her kindness, gentle humor and quick wit.

She loved nothing more than time with her family and friends. An afternoon tea followed by a craft fair or a visit to antique shops was her idea of a perfect day. She could just as happily spend an afternoon with HGTV or a Hallmark Christmas movie, with a good book always within reach. She was an avid reader and a naturally gifted writer.

Her greatest joys were watching her daughters shine, whether onstage or crossing a finish line. Time as "Yia Yia' with her grandchildren was time well spent as they were her whole heart. Trips to Cape May and Spring Lake were her happy places, and she often said she found the most peace by the water under a cloudless light blue sky.

She loved her husband deeply and cherished the creative life they built together, especially the time they spent working side by side on their books and their musical The Castle of Dreams. She believed wholeheartedly in equality, forgiveness and second chances, and she tried to lead every day with kindness. She held a quiet, steady belief that everyone deserves help, and she offered that help whenever she could.

"And I think to myself
What a wonderful world"

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Janet's visitation on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at Saint Mary's R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the church. Interment will take place at New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of Janet Walsh in support of the Myeloid Malignancies Fund at Jefferson Health. Donations can be made online at https://giving.jefferson.edu/giving-guide/give.html .

Please click "other" and indicate the fund in the notes. Also, "select tribute" to acknowledge your gift is in memory of Janet Walsh. Donations sent via check may be made payable to Jefferson, please note "In memory of Janet Walsh" in the memo line and mail to:

Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement Department 825434: PO Box 71331, Philadelphia PA 19176-1331.

Bancroft: 1255 Caldwell Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034. Attn: Development Office. Please write in memo: Janet M. Walsh

St. Jude's Children's Hospital: www.stjude.org

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Janet M. Walsh.

Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City Ph: 856 – 456 - 1142