Condolence Book for
Chrissie (Christina) Ruane
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Chrissie Ruane – Final Words & Thanks & Invite 6/6
Invite
Finally we’d like to thank you for being here today and for all those who paid their respects over the last few days. We would like to invite you all to the Pastoral Centre, which is beside the Church here after the burial for some refreshments.
Thank you.
May She Rest in Peace.
Invite
Finally we’d like to thank you for being here today and for all those who paid their respects over the last few days. We would like to invite you all to the Pastoral Centre, which is beside the Church here after the burial for some refreshments.
Thank you.
May She Rest in Peace.
Chrissie Ruane – Final Words & Thanks & Invite 5 /6
Thanks
Before finishing there are some people we’d like to thank.
We’d like to thank the staff of the Galway clinic and the University College Hospital Galway. In particular we’d like to thank the amazing staff who work in the ICU. We know, that they, like us, were devastated at the outcome for mam.
While mentioning the ICU we’d like to thank the families of other patients in the ICU who supported us during this period and wish their loved ones a speedy recovery.
We’d like to thank the funeral directors, Gerry & Judy Collevy and Fr Karl Burns for guiding us and supporting us through the last few days.
We’d like to thank the co-concelebrants at today’s mass, the gravediggers, the guards of honour, the mass servers, the parish choir, and those involved with Pastoral Centre and the Franciscan Agricultural College.
Also we’d like to thank our neighbours and close friends, who have made oceans of cups of tea & coffee and never ending supply of food and the many acts of kindness. Mam is privileged to have such good neighbours.
Thanks
Before finishing there are some people we’d like to thank.
We’d like to thank the staff of the Galway clinic and the University College Hospital Galway. In particular we’d like to thank the amazing staff who work in the ICU. We know, that they, like us, were devastated at the outcome for mam.
While mentioning the ICU we’d like to thank the families of other patients in the ICU who supported us during this period and wish their loved ones a speedy recovery.
We’d like to thank the funeral directors, Gerry & Judy Collevy and Fr Karl Burns for guiding us and supporting us through the last few days.
We’d like to thank the co-concelebrants at today’s mass, the gravediggers, the guards of honour, the mass servers, the parish choir, and those involved with Pastoral Centre and the Franciscan Agricultural College.
Also we’d like to thank our neighbours and close friends, who have made oceans of cups of tea & coffee and never ending supply of food and the many acts of kindness. Mam is privileged to have such good neighbours.
Chrissie Ruane – Final Words & Thanks & Invite 4/6
E is for Energy
We simply don’t know where she got her energy from.
Multiple community groups, 5 kids, 7 grandchildren, 12 nephews/nieces, getting the turf home every year from the Cost del Bog and setting new Personal Bests as she walked around the forest daily.
R is for Religion and Relationships
Religion and faith were important to mam. She was the local distributor of the Messenger magazine. She was a regular mass-goer and attended novenas in Esker, Clonfert, Knock and Clonard. Whenever we’d exams or were flying somewhere a candle was lit. She found much solace from her religion and faith following dad’s death.
Mam had many close relationships and for these good friends, we’re also devastated for them at Mam’s passing.
That’s a simple snapshot of our mother.
We will miss her.
E is for Energy
We simply don’t know where she got her energy from.
Multiple community groups, 5 kids, 7 grandchildren, 12 nephews/nieces, getting the turf home every year from the Cost del Bog and setting new Personal Bests as she walked around the forest daily.
R is for Religion and Relationships
Religion and faith were important to mam. She was the local distributor of the Messenger magazine. She was a regular mass-goer and attended novenas in Esker, Clonfert, Knock and Clonard. Whenever we’d exams or were flying somewhere a candle was lit. She found much solace from her religion and faith following dad’s death.
Mam had many close relationships and for these good friends, we’re also devastated for them at Mam’s passing.
That’s a simple snapshot of our mother.
We will miss her.
Chrissie Ruane – Final Words & Thanks & Invite 3/6
H is for Health, Hobbies and Homebaking.
Mam’s chosen worklife was in the area of health and in particular nursing; perhaps vocation may be a better word to use. Her nursing service included periods in Psychiatric nursing in St Patricks Hospital Castlerea, General Nursing in Walsgrave General Hospital Coventry, Theatre Nursing in St Vincent’s Dublin and then Midwifery in the Rotunda (where she was awarded the gold medal) and in the Regional Galway with her finally ending up as Public Health Nurse in the local area.
She retired in 2012. She loved nursing but she also loved retirement.
In retirement she was able to spend more time working on her garden & the sunhouse, taking-on another room makeover, improving her bridge playing as well as her involvement in various community groups. She also spent time, actually watching TV, with her two favourite shows involving the Browns – Mrs Brown’s Boys and Vincent Brown & whoever was his latest poor victim.
She was well known as home-baker specialising in Brown bread, Apple & Rhubarb Tarts and Pavalova. If you called to the house, you were always in for a treat.
H is for Health, Hobbies and Homebaking.
Mam’s chosen worklife was in the area of health and in particular nursing; perhaps vocation may be a better word to use. Her nursing service included periods in Psychiatric nursing in St Patricks Hospital Castlerea, General Nursing in Walsgrave General Hospital Coventry, Theatre Nursing in St Vincent’s Dublin and then Midwifery in the Rotunda (where she was awarded the gold medal) and in the Regional Galway with her finally ending up as Public Health Nurse in the local area.
She retired in 2012. She loved nursing but she also loved retirement.
In retirement she was able to spend more time working on her garden & the sunhouse, taking-on another room makeover, improving her bridge playing as well as her involvement in various community groups. She also spent time, actually watching TV, with her two favourite shows involving the Browns – Mrs Brown’s Boys and Vincent Brown & whoever was his latest poor victim.
She was well known as home-baker specialising in Brown bread, Apple & Rhubarb Tarts and Pavalova. If you called to the house, you were always in for a treat.
Chrissie Ruane – Final Words & Thanks & Invite 2/6
O is for Others
A common theme from the many who have spoken to us over the last few days is how much mam did for others. We heard many stories of her self-less-ness and unspoken support to people.
She was in various community organisations including Mental Health Association, Tiger Club. Active Retirement, Bridge club, the Agricultural Show, Community Games.
The number of people who have expressed their respects in the last few days is testimony to her support of others.
T is for Tim & Travel
Mam met Tim Ruane, our dad, during the Ballinasloe Fair Week in the Emerald Ballroom which also coincided with his birthday. They got married on the 24 June 1975.
They worked hard and invested in us their children. We wanted for nothing.
As we grew up, they took the opportunity to finally and deservedly treat themselves and did some travel abroad.
Unfortunately, mam lost the love of her life, Tim in April 2004. Like now, dad left suddenly and unexpectedly. It was a tough time for mam but she supported us through this.
A comforting thought is that the two of them are finally back together.
O is for Others
A common theme from the many who have spoken to us over the last few days is how much mam did for others. We heard many stories of her self-less-ness and unspoken support to people.
She was in various community organisations including Mental Health Association, Tiger Club. Active Retirement, Bridge club, the Agricultural Show, Community Games.
The number of people who have expressed their respects in the last few days is testimony to her support of others.
T is for Tim & Travel
Mam met Tim Ruane, our dad, during the Ballinasloe Fair Week in the Emerald Ballroom which also coincided with his birthday. They got married on the 24 June 1975.
They worked hard and invested in us their children. We wanted for nothing.
As we grew up, they took the opportunity to finally and deservedly treat themselves and did some travel abroad.
Unfortunately, mam lost the love of her life, Tim in April 2004. Like now, dad left suddenly and unexpectedly. It was a tough time for mam but she supported us through this.
A comforting thought is that the two of them are finally back together.
Chrissie Ruane – Final Words & Thanks & Invite 1/6
Introduction
Hello I’m Joseph and I wish to say few words on behalf of my brothers and sisters – David, Aoife, Paul and Mary.
If Chrissie could stop us now, saying anything, she would; but we wish to acknowledge, this “great lady”, as many people have called her in the last few days.
Chrissie was our mother and to us she was the best mother in the world!
When thinking of what to say, it is the word M-O-T-H-E-R that will guide me.
M is for Mother.
She is mother to 5 of us. At one stage, 4 of us were under 5 years of age, and then 5 years later we’d the addition of Mary.
She is grandmother to 7 and she adored them all.
All she had, she gave us.
We wanted for nothing and it is a life full of support and love.
Introduction
Hello I’m Joseph and I wish to say few words on behalf of my brothers and sisters – David, Aoife, Paul and Mary.
If Chrissie could stop us now, saying anything, she would; but we wish to acknowledge, this “great lady”, as many people have called her in the last few days.
Chrissie was our mother and to us she was the best mother in the world!
When thinking of what to say, it is the word M-O-T-H-E-R that will guide me.
M is for Mother.
She is mother to 5 of us. At one stage, 4 of us were under 5 years of age, and then 5 years later we’d the addition of Mary.
She is grandmother to 7 and she adored them all.
All she had, she gave us.
We wanted for nothing and it is a life full of support and love.
Gifts at the Start of the Requiem Mass for Chrissie Ruane (Part 2/2)
Introduction
Chrissies’ four eldest grandchildren have come to offer a number of gifts in celebration of a small part of Chrissie’s life. (Part 2/2)
Katelyn
Katelyn is holding a photo of Chrissie as a young woman dressed in her nursing uniform and in her arms Chrissie is tenderly holding a newborn baby.
She was an outstanding nurse who cared for everyone from the youngest newborn babies to the old. She had great medical knowledge, but much more than that, which made her a truly outstanding person, was the way she cared so deeply about everyone she looked after, and would always go above and beyond what would ever have been expected. She was a genuine, caring person that had a deep warmth and love in her heart.
Roisin
Finally, Roisin holds a photo of the family and grandchildren. Chrissie was a family woman and got huge joy and a sense of pride from each and everyone of them. She loved to hear stories about the grandchildren and see photo updates. She got such a kick out of talking with them and did everything she could to spoil and treat them. She is a part of them and her love and memory will always live on in them.
A very special and true lady. May she rest in peace.
Introduction
Chrissies’ four eldest grandchildren have come to offer a number of gifts in celebration of a small part of Chrissie’s life. (Part 2/2)
Katelyn
Katelyn is holding a photo of Chrissie as a young woman dressed in her nursing uniform and in her arms Chrissie is tenderly holding a newborn baby.
She was an outstanding nurse who cared for everyone from the youngest newborn babies to the old. She had great medical knowledge, but much more than that, which made her a truly outstanding person, was the way she cared so deeply about everyone she looked after, and would always go above and beyond what would ever have been expected. She was a genuine, caring person that had a deep warmth and love in her heart.
Roisin
Finally, Roisin holds a photo of the family and grandchildren. Chrissie was a family woman and got huge joy and a sense of pride from each and everyone of them. She loved to hear stories about the grandchildren and see photo updates. She got such a kick out of talking with them and did everything she could to spoil and treat them. She is a part of them and her love and memory will always live on in them.
A very special and true lady. May she rest in peace.
Gifts at the Start of the Requiem Mass for Chrissie Ruane (Part 1/2)
Introduction
Chrissies’ four eldest grandchildren have come to offer a number of gifts in celebration of a small part of Chrissie’s life.
Tim
Tim holds a rolling pin and a plate.
It is very likely that this same plate has been in many of your houses. Very seldom would you arrive in Chrissie’s house that there wasn’t the warm smell of fresh baking. She was an excellent cook and was famous for her award winning tarts, brown breads and pavalovas. It’s fair to say she had a special touch. Her grandchildren adored her treats and christened her dinners as a “granny dinner”. She made everything with love and gave to people with love.
Ava
Ava is holding a bag of bird seed and a red onion that was grown in Chrissie’s polytunnel this year.
Chrissie loved the simple things in life and nature gave her a huge amount of hope and joy. She loved small birds, flowers and walks in the woods. In Chrissie’s front garden right beside her bird table, a few daffodils have already popped through the ground symbolising hope and brighter days to come.
Introduction
Chrissies’ four eldest grandchildren have come to offer a number of gifts in celebration of a small part of Chrissie’s life.
Tim
Tim holds a rolling pin and a plate.
It is very likely that this same plate has been in many of your houses. Very seldom would you arrive in Chrissie’s house that there wasn’t the warm smell of fresh baking. She was an excellent cook and was famous for her award winning tarts, brown breads and pavalovas. It’s fair to say she had a special touch. Her grandchildren adored her treats and christened her dinners as a “granny dinner”. She made everything with love and gave to people with love.
Ava
Ava is holding a bag of bird seed and a red onion that was grown in Chrissie’s polytunnel this year.
Chrissie loved the simple things in life and nature gave her a huge amount of hope and joy. She loved small birds, flowers and walks in the woods. In Chrissie’s front garden right beside her bird table, a few daffodils have already popped through the ground symbolising hope and brighter days to come.
With sincere heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your Beloved Mother, Sister and Dear Friend to Many. The world will be poorer for the loss of Chrissie's wonderfully loving, kind and caring nature.
Deepest and sincerest sympathy to all Crissie's family and extended family at this very sad time.
Life is so precious and death such a thief; Love is a bond that death can not part.
Sincerely
Anne, Carmel, Seamus & Mary Mitchell Menlough
Life is so precious and death such a thief; Love is a bond that death can not part.
Sincerely
Anne, Carmel, Seamus & Mary Mitchell Menlough
Joe, I was very sorry to hear of your recent loss. May Chrissie rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Chrissie’s untimely death. she was a lovely person, and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
John/Sheila and family, New Jersey USA.
John/Sheila and family, New Jersey USA.
I was so saddened to hear about Chrissies passing.
Please know that you're all in my thoughts and Prayers.
Rest in peace
Please know that you're all in my thoughts and Prayers.
Rest in peace
So sorry to hear of Chrissies sudden death!
My thoughts and Prayers are with her family
at this very sad time.
Rest in peace.
My thoughts and Prayers are with her family
at this very sad time.
Rest in peace.
So sad and shocked to hear of the death of the lovely Chrissie. R.I.P. Our condolences to her brother John , sister Frankie and all her family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I have lots of memories of her in Keelogues and Gortnadieve.
May her soul rest in peace
From Helena Freeman nee Pettit. Moher, Glenamaddy
May her soul rest in peace
From Helena Freeman nee Pettit. Moher, Glenamaddy
We are so sorry to hear of Chistina's death she was so nice to every one she met we will mlss her. You her family are in our prayers at this sad time May she rest in peace.
So sorry to hear the sad news. Lovely memories of her in Castlerea many years ago. Condolences to her family
Deepest sympathy to all of Chrissie's immediate and extended family members. I got to know her through her friendship with her neighbour Mrs Kathleen Murphy RIP and my cousin Josephine Murray.
I am praying for all of you at this time of great shock and sadness. I regret that I cannot attend Chrissie's funeral due to flu but know that I'll be with you all in spirit.
Chrissie is with the Lord, now. All who knew her had nothing but good to say about her.
Sister Mary Corcoran
I am praying for all of you at this time of great shock and sadness. I regret that I cannot attend Chrissie's funeral due to flu but know that I'll be with you all in spirit.
Chrissie is with the Lord, now. All who knew her had nothing but good to say about her.
Sister Mary Corcoran
Sincere and deepest sympathy to Chrissie’s Family and extended family on your very sad loss. Christie was a wonderful kind and caring lady always happy and cheerful. May she Rest In Peace. Joe Bridie and family
Deepest sympathy to all the family ,,...I am so shocked at the sudden passing of Chrissie. RIP.
Rip Christie so shocked to read this sad news .our sincere condolences to Frankie .John and all her beloved family .had many chats around keelogues.May her gentle soul rest in peace . Teresa&Sean Mullen. Manchester
RIP Cassies you where great gaven me the messeager for me and brid all the mountbellew tiger s are going to miss you but i am going to miss you most
So shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Chrissies sudden passing..A true friend . Sincere sympathy to you Frankie , John and all the family. May her kind caring and gentle soul Rest In Peace . Rena xxx
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