Maria O'Sullivan
(née McEntee)

Forgive me in this twilight hour that I asked of you forgiveness and kind thoughts to clear desolate skies.
Forgive me that I asked of you an infinitely humble love that protected me as I grew from seed to cascading bough.
Forgive me that I asked of you so much and gave so little, can it ever be enough that I was there, that I cared and in the silent moments that I heard you; quietly breathing, waves sending away my troubles on distant ships, foggy seas, tumbling waves.
Forgive me that I asked so much that something free should be mine to hold, I dared to touch, for light Is needed by those who want to see, and if you do forgive me these, what more should I ask, only to understand as I set you free.


Sleep well my Love, may our souls share many other lives together. I will miss you until my last breath.
X

Condolences to you Paul and family Never met Maria but heard a lot of lovely stories from your sister Arlene , my sister in law.

Dear Paul
We have just heard today of Maria’s sudden death at the beginning of July and of her fathers death a couple of days ago.
We pass on our sincere condolences to you Paul and to all the O’Sullivan and Mc Entee family. Maria was such a beautiful lady full of life and will be sorely missed by you and the wider community. If Sally were alive today she would be devastated by Bill & Maria’s deaths. May they both rest in peace

Sincere sympathy on Maria's passing. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May Maria rest in peace

My deepest sympathies to Maria's family, especially Bernadette, on Maria's passing, and now also on their beloved fathers death. Maria, Bernadette and I were in the same class in Kill NS and while I lost touch with them afterwards when my family moved to Kerry, I have many happy memories of them both. Especially visiting their house at lunch time from school to see the puppies. Maria was a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My thoughts & prayers are with Paul, Bill & the McEntee family on Maria’s sad passing.
She was taken far too soon.
May she Rest In Peace.

For weeks now we have been trying to find the right things to say here, but we're still lost for words. Dear Bill, Paul and family, please accept our most sincere condolences and know that Ri will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

We were terribly saddened to hear of Ri's sudden passing. She was such a gentle soul and always very kind to us. Sending love and strength to see you through the difficult days ahead. x

Maria was a beautiful lady always so kind and such a wonderful smile, she will be dearly missed but I know she will be with you always. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Deepest sympathy to you Paul on the sad loss of Maria. Thinking of you at this sad time

So sad to learn of the passing of Maria, a lovely lady, my sincere sympathy to her Husband Paul, dad Bill and all her family . May she rest in peace.

To Bill, and all the McEntee family and to Paul on the loss of beautiful Maria,
She still looked, as an adult, like the beautiful angel I remembered as a child. May you all be consoled in your huge loss.

So sorry to receive the news of Ri’s passing. Love & prayers to Paul & Bill.

Paul, Bill and family, we send our deepest sympathies in this very sad time. May she rest in peace xx

Words cannot truly describe how amazing Maria was. She was the highlight of every show in Ireland. She was absolutely gorgeous both inside and out. I know that the world is actually a darker place because Maria is no longe in it. All my love to Bill, Paul and all of their family at this time x

My Condolences to all of Maria's family on her sudden and untimely death. May she Rest in Eternal Peace.

Our sincere condolences to Bill, Paul, family and extended family. Ri was a bright light to everyone around her. May her memory bring that light to live , bring out the best in us all.
We wish you strength in these sad times.

Sincere condolences to you all.Sending our thoughts and prayers at this time. Dermot and Joanne, Rockview Stables Drombane, Co. Tipperary

To paul my condolences on the loss of Maria. What a fabulous lady. From an old nursing colleague. May she rest in peace.

Paul , Bill & Family, sincere sympathy on the sad loss of Maria, May she Rest in Peace.

Paul,
So sorry to hear of Maria’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and the McEntee family.
We all here in Oz send our love to you all.
Barry, Cathy, Paula, Ryan and Aria

So sorry to hear the sad news of Maria’s sudden passing. Our sincere condolences to Paul, Bill and the McEntee/ O’Sullivan family circle. May You take comfort in knowing that you are upheld in the thoughts and prayers of many at this difficult time. May she Rest in Peace.

Ronnie & Alexa

Paul, May you be comforted to know that we offer you our very special Heartfelt Sympathy on the sad loss of your Dear Wife Maria, May she Rest in Peace

THERE IS A LAND
There is a land to where
the traces of dreams disappear.
With each road my steps explore,
closer that land they make.
What here I lost, there I will find,
what here stammers, there is defined
in the land where illusions break.

There hope is realised, and fear in vain,
the darkest enigma bright and plain,
and deepest agony consoles the most.
See, those tears
within whose spheres
my bosom’s bitterness and sorrows move
are a mountain spring where strength I drink.
And if I bring
the crumbs of inexpensive love,
in my hands a jeweled treasure lies,
that gleams and shines.

And the dead
now radiant in shadow go.
– Oh longed-for one, I see you by my side,
I seize your hand, that has grown cold,
I see the smile I lowered to a certain grave.
There in my arms a dear child I hold
whose little face
is here denied.

There is a land to where
all paths vanish, then cease.
Those there do not see the reflection
that lights us on darkened ways.
Into the eyes of Being they gaze.

It is the land of Peace.
8-9.12.1936 Saima Harmaja (Finnish poet)
Our warmest and deepest condolences to Paul, Bill and all her family.
Heli Härkälä and Susanna Sinisaari-Kaislo

Maria was such a lovely lady taken too soon. It was a beautiful service and I was so glad that we were able to view it via webcam. Your eulogy Paul was so from the heart and must have been very difficult for you.
Your hearts ate broken but take confort in the outpouring of love for Maria which has been expressed by so many people.
Love and prayers for you Paul, Her dad Bill and all the family in the difficult days that lie ahead xx

Our sincere sympathy to Paul, u. Willie,Bernadette,Arlene,Martine,Shane and Colin.Our thoughts ,prayers and love are with you all at this very sad time.Rest in peace Maria.

We are both so shocked and saddened by Maria s death still can’t believe she is gone. We always had a laugh and a joke ringside and she will be so badly missed by everyone who knew her she was lovely inside and out and we will always remember her. Deepest sympathy to Paul Bill and family x

My deepest sympathies to Paul, Bill and family circle Maria was a lovely lady who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May She Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Paul, Bill and all the family on the sad loss of Ri. She will leave a huge void in so many lives and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. R.I.P.

Lots of fond memories of Maria .
The best ones being the weekend we stayed with you guys and Bill in Mallow.
Will always treasure these .

Shocked and saddened by Ri’s sudden passing .My sincere condolences to Paul, Bill and her family and friends. A lady.

To Paul , Bill and family

In the short period of time that we knew Maria through the IKC and Ashbourne we found her to be a loving and caring person .

She will be greatly missed by us .

May she rest in peace .

Sending our love Paul to you, Bill, Ber and the family. Ri was a very dear and special friend to all of us.

It was a lovely send off for our dear friend Ri and beautiful words Paul. We were just so glad we could be there with you and the family. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Paul, Bill and family, I am still in shock at Ri's passing, she truly was a special lady, kind and fun in equal measure. Please accept my most sincere condolences, look after each other. May Ri rest in eternal peace in the arms of the angels.

Deepest condolences to Paul Bill & family circle
Always in our hearts
Never forgotten

Paul, Mr mcEntee and Maria’s siblings,

Sincerest sympathies on Maria’s (Ri’s) untimely passing.

Please take confront in knowing that she was a beautiful lady which radiated out to anyone she met in her travels at home or over the waters.

Her footprints of love and compassion will be Forever on this earth not only in your hearts and souls but also in each and every persons life who had the honour of meeting her.

Paul your eulogy was everything and more about your Maria (Ri)

Maria’s spirit and love will always be with you even more now especially through this heart breaking time.

Paul, Mr McEntee and Maria’s family, we will forever keep you in and thoughts and prayers.

Deepest sympathy. RIP.

Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Ri. I will always have fond memories of judging the Cocker of Ireland 80 anniversary show and a lovely evening spent having dinner with Ri & Paul. All my love to Paul, Bill and the rest of the family!

May fond memories of Maria bring you comfort during this painful time in your life. Sincere condolences.

So sorry for your loss you’ll be in my prayers x

Ri was a beautiful person and so kind to me and all others around her. Sadly missed.

Condolences to Paul, Bill, family and friends. Maria will be missed by her dog show friends around the world.

To Paul and family, we just wanted to pass on our condolences on the loss of Maria. A beautiful lady. Ure in our thoughts and prayers!! RIP Maria..

Dear Paul, Bill and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Ri will be sorely missed. May she rest in peace

Dear Paul & Bill,
Still stunned with the passing of your beautiful Ri. What a lovely service and so glad we were able to be there even if it was only by webcam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincere condolences to Paul, Bill and family for your loss. Ri was a very special person to all who knew her,. RIP

So sorry to hear your news, my heart goes out to you. May she rest in peace.

It was nice to be able to join in the lovely service and listen to the very moving tribute from Paul. Wishing you all the strength for the days to come.

Deepest sympathies for your loss

Sympathies to Paul and Bill and your families on the sudden loss of Ri. Thoughts and prayers with you at this difficult time. Josephine Glynn

So very sorry to hear of the loss of Maria. Suck a fun loving girl with a mischievous glint in her eye always. She will be sorely missed by those that knew and loved her.

On behalf my self and my son Brian we would like to express our Condolence,s to Paul Bill and the Mc Entee family on the very sad loss of Ri she will always be remembered by my self and Brian for the bright and cheery smile that always greeted us at ring side dogdom has lost one of lifes ladies may you rest in peace

Dear Paul, Bill and family
We are terribly shocked by the sudden loss of Maria, bless her soul
Sincere condolences to you all x

Bill, paul and family. Our heart is in shock. We will always miss out chats, hugs and the warmest welcomes we received off Maria. Big hugs from us all at Joaldy. Xxxx

We are shocked and sadden of the passing of your lovely wife....thinking of you all♡

Shocked and saddened of the passing of beautiful Maria , she was a huge part of the cocker community and will be sorely missed by all, thoughts and prayers are with Paul , Bill and all the family ❤️

Dear McEntee & O’Sullivan families, I’m so sorry for your loss and thinking of you at this difficult time.

Jen Ward, London

Martine so sorry to hear of the sudden death of your sister.My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family at this sad time .May she rest in peace

Martine, Bill, Paul, Bernadette, Arlene, Colin & Shane & all the McEntee & O’Sullivan families, Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time,
A beautiful woman, rest in peace Maria x

Paul, I am so very sorry to hear the sad news of Maria's passing. Your in my thoughts and prayers at this devastating time.

Bernadette So Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister and you are all in my prayers