Nan (Ann Eva Heinl) Walsh, an American artist, painter, sculptor, printmaker and political spouse, died of complications related to advanced COPD on Oct. 6. She was 91.
Walsh moved to Pound Ridge in 2012 and was active in the Neighbor to Neighbor program and frequently attended numerous town events.
She was born Nov. 4, 1932, on Staten Island, the daughter of Joseph Edward and Mary Ellen (White) Heinl. She attended St. Barnabas High School in Yonkers, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Fordham University. Her postgraduate study in art included the National Academy School of Fine Arts, Art Life Studios NYC, the Art Center of Northern New Jersey, and extended study with the Lithuanian artist, V. K. Jonynas.
Walsh began her working life as a fashion model for Martha Clyde. She then worked as a schoolteacher in Yonkers Public Schools.
After raising four children, she worked as gallery director for the Mamaroneck Artists Guild and served on the advisory board and as a juror. She was also a member of the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, and served as a juror at Art Show: Bedford.
Walsh was the recipient of numerous awards for art, and has been listed as a notable artist, painter, sculptor, and consultant by “Marquis Who’s Who.”
She married Albert Anthony Walsh in 1954. He predeceased her in 2002. He was a top New York housing official in the Rockefeller and Lindsay administrations who helped bring public and private interests together to build affordable housing. Her family said she was his steadfast partner and greatest ally throughout.
She is survived by her daughters, Maryellen of Pound Ridge, and Nanette of Manhattan; her son, Mark, of Rye; and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Gregg.
A wake will be held at Cassidy-Flynn Funeral Home, located at 288 East Main St., Mount Kisco, on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass celebrating her life will be held Friday, Oct. 11, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Church, located at 7 Pound Ridge Road, Bedford.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps prvac.org or VIP Community Services vipservices.org.