Olivia Anne

Walsh

Olivia Anne Walsh, Esq. a respected member of the Chelsea community, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 72 on November 6th, 2024. Born and raised in Mattapan, she was a beloved child of the late John and Helen (Danahy) Walsh. Olivia proudly served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1972.

After her military service, Olivia returned to Mattapan and pursued her education at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, Suffolk University, Boston, and the New England School of Law, Boston, where she earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence. She was a dedicated member of the Massachusetts Bar for over 30 years.

Olivia resided at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea for many years, where she also worked as a Social Worker. In addition to her law practice, she served as a Legislative Chief of Staff to a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Olivia was deeply involved in her community, serving as a member of the City of Chelsea Human Rights Commission, Chair of the Chelsea Ward 4 Democratic Committee, and Commander of the Chelsea Disabled American Veterans Chapter 10. She was also active with the Neighborhood Developers and Green Roots.

Olivia was a frequent attendee and communicant at St. Michael's Chapel in Chelsea. Her contributions to her community and her dedication to her profession and service will be remembered by all who knew her.

Olivia is lovingly survived by her children John J. Walsh, Emily L. Walsh, and Kathleen E. "Kate" Walsh. And her brother Chris Walsh.

Family and friends are most kindly invited to attend a Funeral Mass with Military Honors for Atty. Olivia Anne Walsh at St Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea (Soldiers Home) on Thursday, December 19th at 11:00 A.M.  following the Mass Olivia will be placed to rest at the Massachusetts national Cemetery in Bourne.