Birth date: Aug 10, 1949 Death date: Dec 24, 2025
John Toner “Jate” Walsh, 76, of Milton, Delaware, passed away at home on December 24, 2025. Born on August 10, 1949, in Lewes, Delaware, Jate was the son of William E. Walsh Jr. and Florence T. Walsh. A lifelong Sussex County resi Read Obituary
As an alum of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, I feel there is always a bond among fellow lifeguards. Jate was a very proud member of the RBP and he was honored to serve as its Captain. I don't remember Jate ever having anything negative to say about anyone. RIP Jate
Scot Dapp
I WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR OF JATE'S PASSING, HE AND I BECAME FRIENDS IN THE `1980'S WHEN HE WAS CAPITAN OF THE REHOBOTH BEACH, PATROL, JATE AND I WOULD WALK THE BOARDWALK TOGETHER AND TALK ABOUT ALL KIND OF SUBJECT'S BUT MOSTLY GIRLSi! I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY AS WE WERE BORN THE SAME YEAR ,1949, GOD SPEED MR. JOHN T WALSH !!
Mr.Walsh was my favorite history teacher and a great mentor in teaching. I was his baseball mgr. As I enjoyed being around him as well as had much respect. He was a great teacher, friend, lifeguard and person. RIP Sir. You will be missed.
Jate a wonderful man and a great influence and friend to my entire family. He was a wealth of knowledge. Whether it was American history or the history of our little town, he had so many fascinating stories. We will miss him very much and are so grateful that we got the time with him that we did.
Jate and I lifeguarded together at CHSP before he went to Rehoboth to guard. We graduated together at LHS in 67 and then roomed together at Wesley College before he went on to UD. He was in the All State Band in high school and played in several bands over the years. He was liked by everyone and will be missed.
Jate and I were hall neighbors at Cape Henlopen High School for many years. The stories and memories are too numerous to mention. Just let it be said Jate was a beloved teacher and colleague who will be dearly missed.
Jate was a great man that molded many young men’s lives with the RBP!
A coin collector and a man with many stories of Sussex County! Fair seas and chill waves! Rest easy our friend
Jamie and Angela W.
We met Jate years ago at Kindle. We enjoyed hearing his stories and appreciated his kindness. It isn't the same without him. He will truly be missed by many.
