Shirley M. Walsh
Born: September 1937
Died: June 5, 2024
Married: Robert Walsh (divorced)
Children: Whitney Walsh Cardozo, Bridget Treva Walsh
Shirley "Shooky" MacMillan Walsh was a realtor, nurse, and long-time resident of the Adirondacks.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise, June 14, 2024
Shirley "Shooky" Walsh
Shirley “Shooky” MacMillan Walsh, born on a farm in Nova Scotia, Canada, in September 1937, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters.
Predeceased by her parents Murray and Treva MacMillan, brother Donald and sisters Phyliss and Audrey, Shirley is survived by her loving daughters, Whitney Walsh Cardozo and Bridget Treva Walsh; her cherished granddaughters, Dr. Sydney MacMillan Cardozo and Ms. Lily Scott Cardozo; her son-in-law, J. Scott Cardozo; and her beloved dog, Teddy.
Shirley’s grandchildren were not just a part of her life but the light of her life. Despite living in a different state, she was constantly present in their childhood. Even when she couldn’t be with them in person, she called them weekly, checking in and sharing in their lives.
She could not say Shirley when she was young, so she named herself Shooky, which stuck for 86 years. In the 1960s, she moved to the Adirondack Mountains in New York with her friend Pamala as a visiting nurse. Her compassionate nature and dedication to helping others led her to make Saranac Lake her home until 2020. Professionally, she preferred to be called Shooky as well. She transitioned from nursing to real estate, a field she excelled in, becoming a successful broker for over 40 years in Saranac Lake.
Shirley’s commitment to her work was unparalleled. As the owner and broker of Coldwell Banker Shirley M. Walsh Realty in the late ’80s and ’90s, she tirelessly served first-time home buyers and second-home buyers. Her visionary leadership as president of the Northern Adirondack Board of REALTORS led to significant industry advancements, including the Standard Listing Contract, the Standard Contract of Sale and the integration of all agencies with the Multiple Listing Service, all achieved before the computer age. Her professional success is a testament to her unwavering dedication and hard work, inspiring all who knew her.
Giving back and helping those in need was also important to her. She volunteered for the March of Dimes in the 1970s, organizing fundraising events and advocating for the health of mothers and babies. She was so busy with her volunteer work and real estate business that she had a second telephone line installed in her home. These values defined her and were instilled in her daughters and granddaughters. She was a role model for other women, showing them they could also own businesses or work for themselves. She was fiercely independent and known to be a bit stubborn but equally kind to all.
Shirley “Shooky” MacMillan Walsh will be greatly missed but forever remembered for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise, July 28, 2013
‘Shooky’ Walsh joins Guide Boat Realty
SARANAC LAKE – Guide Boat Realty LLC broker and owner Chris Covert recently announced that Shirley “Shooky” Walsh has joined Guide Boat Realty as a licensed associate RE Broker.
She has been in real estate since 1977 in Saranac Lake. She came to the area by way of Nova Scotia and Boston for a summer job as an registered nurse at the Lake Placid Hospital.
Shooky was the owner and broker of Coldwell Banker Shirley M. Walsh Realty in the late ‘8os and ’90’. During this time she served as president of the Northern Adirondack Board of Realtors and numerous committees. Under her guidance as president, three major accomplishments were realized: the Standard Listing Contract, The Standard Contract of Sale as well as getting all agencies on board with the Multiple List Service. ( all before the computer age) Back from a short retirement out West, a good friend enticed her to list her home and that was it. Back full time again and truly enjoying being an Associate Broker, Shooky loves the interactions with her Buyers and Sellers and the joy that is realized by both. She will skillfully guide you on your real estate journey. Call Shooky on her cell 518-524-4310 or visit her at Guide Boat Realty, 191 River St. in Saranac Lake.
Adirondack Daily Enterprise, June 15, 1995
Patient roster nears maximum in District Nursing Program
SARANAC LAKE - The increased patient roster in the District Nursing Program is almost at its limit, officials said recently.
"During the past year the patient roster has increased almost to the limit of a single, part-time nurse's capabilities," District Nurse Shirley M. Walsh warned members of the Saranac Lake Voluntary Health Association at its annual meeting.
The District Nursing Program, administering to patients without charge, was founded in 1897. A decade later it was absorbed into the newly formed Saranac Lake Tuberculosis Society from which the present Voluntary Health Association evolved. On qualified recommendation the district nurse attends patients in their homes, monitoring their physical and mental well being and identifying health problems.
The present patient roster averages 30, Walsh stated. The year saw 13 admissions and eight discharges. Referrals came from the Adirondack Medical Center discharge desk, Franklin County Nursing Service, the Adult Center and the community.
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