1. Raphael Joseph Walsh, Mus Mus Eutie, Mas Eutie, Pops, Popsie was born on May 1, 1939 to Ms. Viola Graham and Mr. Oliver Smith. He grew up in Port Antonio, Jamaica and attended Titchfield Elementary School. The family moved to Mill Bank when he was 9 years old, where Eutie attended Comfort Castle Primary School. Eutie returned to Port Antonio at the age of 16 where he pursued a career in motor mechanics. He worked at Sydney Pang Garage until he migrated to England in 1962, where he started his journey as a family man. He became the proud father of 3 children: Eileen, Julie and Martin. 

He later returned to Jamaica with his 3 children. There he met and married Sylvia, the love of his life. They often share the story of how when they first met, he proclaimed that he was not the marrying type yet 6 months later he was a married man. That connection that joined them is still as strong today as it was back then, as evidenced by the way she continues to mourn her love. In a recent conversation, we encapsulated what we have witnessed this past year in the phrase, “Dem nuh mek luv like dis no more, no sah” 

The couple was blessed with 2 children, Wendy and Filbert, in addition, to Sylvia’s 3 children: Andrew, Maureen and Pauline. The family established a home in Port Antonio and then later moved to Fairy Hill where they lived until the children migrated to England and the United States of America. Eutie worked in the tourist industry as a cabin steward until he retired in 1992. I fondly recall those times when he was in between jobs and I did not get lunch money for school. I remember clearly all the detailed nuances of the image of him standing at the school gate with my lunch money. Always a smile, always a joke and always a nudge, “go buy your lunch”, in a way that only Pops could. This is the hallmark of this man, my hero…a man who loves deeply, a man who fathers children that are not his own….shhhh don’t tell him I said that. If you ask him, he is going to say I am his daughter, his Indian.

In 2004, Eutie migrated to the US to join his wife where he resided until his death. Eutie passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2020. He leaves behind his wife Sylvia, 5 children, Eileen, Julie, Martin, Wendy and Filbert, 3 step children, Andrew, Maureen and Pauline, 9 grand-children, 3 great grandchildren, 5 sisters, several nephews and nieces. 

His Legacy

I know he would want his legacy to be for us to not take life so serious that we cannot see the joy in every waking moment. He would want us to celebrate every chance that we get, living, loving and laughing. And of course, he would want us to take care of Si. 

Today, we pay homage to you Raphael Euthan Joseph Walsh, our Pops! We’ll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that hum through good times and bad times. We’ll always remember you Pops. You are forever in our hearts, my HERO!

Written by Dr. Pauline Pearce

• My Father, My Hero

I remember my father fondly and with amazement at the many roles that he played in our lives: The medic, who would have some type of tablets or medicine that could counteract any problems that ails you. The cook, who always has food on the stove ready to be served to any old passer-by. The party planner, whose love of celebrations was just another excuse to cook and feed us. The loving, doting husband who had his wife’s lunch packed and made his way out every night at 11 pm like clockwork to walk his wife home from work. The man, who was able to make light of any tough situation that would somehow turn into bursts of laughter and memories made.
Dr. Pauline Pierce

• I was first introduced to Mass Eutie when my then fiance Andrew (his stepson)  took me to Portland to meet his family. I was immediately attracted to his warmth and humility.

He made me feel real special and before long I began to feel like one of his daughters. He was extremely kind and courteous to me and I felt at home every time i visited Portland.

Mass Eutie was an excellent chef. He volunteered to prepare the meals I loved when I went to Portland. Steam Fish, Curry Mutton, Manish water. Apart from his excellent culinary skills, the meals were prepared with love and that made a big difference.

I enjoyed talking to Mass Eutie, having travelled a lot we talked about his time spent working on the cruise ships around the world and the many life lessons he had learnt growing up in life.

A visit never ended without a good time of prayer.  
Mass Eutie I love him then, now, forever and always.❤
May  his soul rest in peace.
Donnette Norman- Daughter In Law