Alexandra Counihan
(née Gorelova)

Paul. This is heartbreaking news. My sincere condolences. May she rest in peace now. I hope you’ll be strong for this difficult time to pass. Lots of love, Ake

Dear Paul, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful wife, Alex. May she rest in peace. My thoughts and enormous sympathies are with you and your family. Love from your cousin, Helen (Siobhán Ní Eanaigh’s daughter)

Paul, I am so sorry to hear of Alex’s passing, and the loss you, family and friends are now facing. From my brief stay with you both in Thailand, Alex and your connection was special. I hope the moments of shared happiness, laughter, and life’s other shared experiences will endure and soothe any tough times to come. May Alex rest in peace. My thoughts are with you.

Sincere sympathy Paul on the loss of your beloved Alexandra May her gentle soul rest in peace.We were so impressed with your beautiful farewell to Alex yesterday

My deepest condolences Paul , the Gorelova and Counihan families. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

So sorry for your loss buddy, condolences to you and the whole family, Alex was a wonderful person and will be sorely missed. Sorry we couldn't be there to say goodbye in person, but we're thinking of you both and we'll see you soon and drink a toast to her life.

Sincere condolences to Paul and the Counihan family on the very sad passing of Alex. May she rest in peace.

Paul, So sad to hear of the passing of your beloved Alex. My deepest sympathy to you and Alexs family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks. May she now rest in peace.

Paul, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Alex.
Thinking of you at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Paul, I'm sending my most heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved wife Alex. You are very much in my thoughts at this very sad time. May she rest in peace.

Good bye my beautiful friend! Rest in Peace! I'll miss you so much! Will miss our hours of conversations, happy and funny time in Thailand! Miss your jokes and smile!!!! Forever my friend! ❤️

So sorry to hear the sad news of Alex's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you Paul, Aine Maurice and all your family and friends. May Alex rest in peace.

We are very sorry to hear the sad news on Alexandra‘s passing. Sincere condolences to Paul,Olga and the extended Counihan family.
Anna & Mary

Paul,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the very sad news of your loss.
While it’s been some time since we last met each other, know myself and Susan are thinking of you today at this difficult time.
May Alexandra rest in peace.

We have been friends with Alex for 30 years, since childhood. We've spent hours chatting on the phone, discussing everything in the world and supporting each other in tough times.
And so it was till the very end.
For me you will always be a little blondy girl, very strong and very cheerful, very kind and very supportive.
Sashulya, I will miss you so much!

Paul, my deepest condolences at this difficult time you are going through.

Sincere condolences Paul on the passing of your wife. May she rest in peace.

Paul, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Alex.
Thinking of you at this absolutely terrible time.
May Alex Rest in Peace now.

Condolences and sympathy to Maurice, Aine, Paul and Olga on the very sad death of Alexandra.
May she rest in peace.

Paul
So sorry to hear this sad news
Sincere condolences on the passing of your wife. May She rest in peace from all in Glasgow.

Deepest sympathy and condolences to dear Aine, Maurice, Paul and all the family on the very sad death of Alexandra. You are very much in my thoughts at this very sad time. May Alexandra rest in peace.

Paul, We are so shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Alex. Both of you lit up each other’s lives and you and Alex are infused in our warmest memories of Thailand. Our deepest condolences on the loss of the love of your life. RIP Alex.
Brendan and Kevin Doris
The Hague
The Netherlands

So sorry to hear this news, sincere condolences to Paul and all of Alex’s family. Shocked and devastated at the loss of a lovely soul xx

I was lucky enough to be in Thailand when Paul and Alex met at a party on a Phuket beach. The next day we jammed (badly) to the Beatles song: "I've Just Seen a Face (I can't forget)". The choice of that song with lyrics about being smitten at first sight was no coincidence; it was a prelude to the years Alex and Paul would spend together.

Despite knowing Alex when we all lived in Thailand, it was a short weekend when I visited Glendalough last year when I was truly blown away by her positivity, courage and smiles in the face of the inconceivable battle with her illness.

And through all this, she was supported by the unwavering love of Paul, a beacon of positivity whose energy and unique humour were a constant source of light. Their journey together has been both deeply moving and incredibly inspiring to me.

Paul. Alexandra was an extraordinary person and we will miss her. As Paul McCartney wrote, "Other girls were never quite like this".

All my love,
Steve

Paul, we are shocked and deeply saddened to hear tonight of the untimely passing of Alex. All the dreams you both had for Brockagh Lodge. Our hearts go out to you and thinking of your beautiful Alex and grateful we got to meet such a lovely lady. Keeping you both in our hearts at this time and her beloved Georgie.

Counio, We are heartbroken for you. Your beautiful Alex, fought such a tough long fight & we are so sorry to see you go through this unimaginable pain.. May Alex Rest in Peace

Alex

Hearing of the passing of Alex is such sad news. What a truly lovely human being. Our family got to know Alex and Paul over the last number of years when our respective Golden Retrievers Georgie and Indi used to meet on the greens’ in Park Drive. We minded each others dogs when we were away and would have great chats while our dogs entertained each other.
When Leah’s daughter Maia was born a year ago, Alex was very good at taking her Goldie “Luna “to give Leah a break. With endless patience she turned an energetic puppy into an adorable dog, like Georgie.
Alex was kind and sensitive and was a very interesting person to listen to. Her illness was lurking about and must have been making day to day living very challenging, but being in her company, she never let on and was more interested in our wellbeing rather than her own. Such a gentle soul, we will never forget Alex.
May she rest in peace.

Jim, Mary, Donal, Leah and Emma Jackman. Dublin 15

Sincere condolences Paul on the passing of your wife. May She rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Paul , Maurice and Aine and all the family on the very sad death of Alexandra . May she rest in peace .

Sincere condolences to Paul and all the Counihan family and to Olga on the very sad and early death of Alex. I will always remember her warm and friendly presence at Sr. Johanna's 90th.

Our condolences to you Paul on the passing of your darling Alexandra.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.