Acknowledgement : MacCONNELL, Seán
MacCONNELL Seán - On the First Anniversary of his sad passing we the family of Seán. Pat, Kate, Siobhan and Eoghan would like to thank everyone who sympathised with us on our loss. Many of you travelled long distances to attend his wake and funeral. Your attendance brought us great comfort.Sean would have been so proud of the large attendance at his funeral Mass and the many friends and ex colleagues of the media who contributed so generously to the final celebration of his life We thank his brothers who gave us such beautiful music, the readers, Fr. Jim Mulherrin who spoke so eloquently of Seán, his contribution to our community, his love of the natural world and his compassion for his fellow man. We thank St. John's GAA club Ballinteer who did him proud and whose members turned out in force to honour him. Thanks to everyone who sent floral tributes, mass cards, letters of condolence--each of which were of comfort to us. To the bereavement team from the Divine Word whose friendship and support were unstinting. Also to our wonderful neighbours who provided an unending supply of food and practical help. We will always remember their great and ongoing kindness. Special thanks also to the members of the fire brigade and ambulance service for their sensitive and respectful service to Sean. And to the admission team at St James' hospital especially Joanie for their empathy and calm kindness at a sorrowful time for us.The Holy Sacrifice of Mass will be offered for your intentions, and Seán's First Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, September 7 at 12.00 noon at the Divine Word Church, Marlay.
Published in the Irish Times on 3rd September 2014.