Olive Jeanette (Roger) Coghlin Walsh

Olive Jeanette (Roger) Coghlin Walsh, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at Knollcrest Lodge.

Olive was born in 1933 on a farm near Fullarton, the youngest of four children of Earnest and Mabel Roger. During her youth, she was actively involved in 4-H and Junior Farmers, where she met Glynn Coghlin. They were married in 1952 and together built a loving home, raising five children near Atwood.

A devoted member of her community, Olive was a lifelong participant in the United Church, Maple Leaf Women’s Institute, and the UCW. Her faith and community involvement were central to her life.

Olive had a deep love for her family and took great pride in their lives, always supporting and celebrating their interests and accomplishments.

She was also a passionate artist. For over 50 years, Olive enjoyed painting and was a dedicated participant in Stratford's Art in the Park until the age of 80. She shared her talent and love of art by teaching in Continuing Education programs in Listowel and Palmerston for more than 20 years, as well as spending 10 years teaching in Florida.

Olive will be remembered for her warmth, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She loved the outdoors, animals and gardening, filling her home with beauty, kindness and flowers.

Survived by her loving children Richard (Barb), Brenda (Warner), Brian(Cheryl), Paul(Andrea), her grandchildren Chad (Dorothy), Kyle (Lyndsay), Justin(Cassie), Brandon, Philip, Craig (Patricia), Chelsea (Ryan) Fewster, Jessica (Tyler) Dietner, Jamie, Candice (Clayton) Johns, Amanda (Jordan) Arseneau, Mikaela Bechard, Amy (Pat) Miller, Brody(Ashley) Newbigging, Tess (Mike) Lefor.

Predeceased by her husband Glynn Coghlin (d.1987), husband Steve Walsh (d. 2014), daughter Debra Newbigging, and granddaughter Bianca, sister Ada (Allan) Cornish, brothers Erle (Doreen, Gertie), and Bruce (Ann). Survived by sister-in-law Ann Roger, John Newbigging and the Walsh family.

Her 32 great grandchildren gave her great pleasure. Kirsten, Jakub, Klaudia, Ethan, Owen, Emma, Reed, Arabella, Finnley, Talia, Caleb, Delilah, MacKinnon, Declynn, Aria, Alexis, Alex, Lydia, Lucas, Claire, Callen, Easton, Hartley, Sutton, Aiden, Mya, Callen, Bentley, Perri, Callie, Brinlee, Charlotte.

Visitation at Elma Memorial Community Centre, 251 Main St., Atwood at 1:00 pm April 18 followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm. Light refreshments to follow.

Donations in Olive’s memory can be made to North Perth Community Hospice. Online condolences may be left at brennemanfuneralhome.ca

North Perth Community Hospice

135 Main St W, Listowel,

ON N4W 1A2

https://northperthcommunityhospice.org/donate