Acknowledgement : O'HARA, Michael
O'HARA, Michael (late of Cabinteely, Dublin, died June 28, 2013) - Today on Michael's First Anniversary, his wife Chaoilfhionn, son Malachi and his family circle would like to thank our extended families, friends, neighbours and colleagues who showed us such love and support during the sudden and devastating loss of our beloved Michael. You all continue to help us through this heart-breaking time. We would like to thank everyone who attended the funeral home and the hundreds who came to Michael's funeral. Your presence meant so much to us. A special thanks to Fr Arthur O'Neill for making Michael's funeral ceremony so personal and to Fr Con Dowling for assisting him. To all of you who sent us letters, cards and messages, your kindness and thoughtfulness is greatly valued. To Sylvia Walsh for arranging such wonderful musicians and singers for Michael's funeral; he would have loved it! To the management, cabin crew and CPS Group at Aer Lingus, your kindness has been overwhelming; we are eternally grateful for your generosity. To all of Michael's colleagues and friends at Aviva, your understanding and warmth reassure us of the esteem in which he was held. To Quinn's Funeral Home, we thank you for the care and professionalism shown to us. We deeply appreciate the ongoing support that we continue to receive from everyone. We hope that you will accept this acknowledgement as a sincere token of our heartfelt gratitude along with a donation to the Irish Heart Foundation. Although Malachi only knew his father for seven months, Michael's love will be with him all his life. His death has left a huge void in all our lives, which will never be the same. Mick, we love you all the leaves on all the trees. Love, Chaoilfhionn and Malachi.
Published in the Irish Times on 27th June 2014.