Doctor Gregory Joseph Walsh July 2nd, 1953 - November 2nd, 2016 A remarkable human being succumbed with dignity and courage on November 2nd, 2016 to brain cancer. Greg was surrounded by close family at his beautiful lakefront cottage, a place so close to his heart. He touched many lives as a caring physician, family man and friend in a way that we will never forget. He leaves behind his beloved Arlene, who was his angel here on earth and who provided him with such loving care. Greg was the cherished father of Laura and Emily Walsh and dear step-father to Bradley and Katie Alford. He was the devoted son of the late Theresa and Patrick Walsh of Ajax. Greg was loved brother to Colleen Walsh (Matt Kojder), Kathleen Walsh (Philip Kienholz), Joanne Williamson (Malcolm), Barbara Walsh (Larry Grawbarger), Maureen Kerr (Kelly), Brian Walsh (Dorothy), John Walsh (Sylvie), Michael Walsh (Nancy). Brother-in-law to: Dan Cameron (Brenda), Bernadette Cameron (Colin), Elaine Cameron (Bill), Louise Kidy (Zak), and Judy Cameron. Greg was also an uncle extraordinaire to his many nieces and nephews. Greg obtained a Bachelor of Physical Education from McMaster University in 1977 followed by a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University in 1978. He went on to achieve a doctorate degree in family medicine from McMaster University in 1982. He served as an associate professor of family medicine at McMaster University and more recently at the University of Ottawa. Greg's vocation as a family doctor spanned over 30 years and took him from Chesley to Oakville, to Lanark, where he practiced medicine for almost two decades at the North Lanark Community Health Centre. Greg was known for wearing "magical glasses” through which he could only see the good in people. His mission was "to meet people where they are in need" and in so doing, make the world a better place. Greg was a storyteller and always the life of the party. He loved planning activities and celebrations for the extended family to have fun together. Greg saw life as a wonderful adventure. Truly we are all privileged to have had Greg in our lives, although his time here was cut far too short. God bless you and keep you. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Sunday November 6th, 2016 from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 7th, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. John’s Church, Perth. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. Following the interment family and friends are invited to a time of refreshments and sharing of memories in the Civitan Hall, Perth. In memory of Greg, contributions to the Outreach Program of the North Lanark Community Health Centre, 207 Robertson Dr., Lanark, Ontario, K0G 1K0 or the Ottawa Hospital Brain Tumour Research Program, 501 Smyth Road, Box 511, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8L6 (613) 761-4395 would be appreciated.