Sebastian McHUGH

Dear David, Tanya, Alex and Lulu, what a dreadful loss for you all. You have painted a beautiful picture of Seb. We all extend our deepest sympathies. May he rest in peace. David, Susan (O'Connell), Harry, Jack and Cara Barniville

God bless

Dear Tayna , David and family. It was with utter sadness and dismay that I read of the passing of your beloved son. It’s such a tragedy when a child leaves before their parents and the pain you feel must be horrid at this moment. Im so sorry that this happened to you and your family. I am sending my sincere deepest condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time
With much love for you Tanya

I’ve only ever met Seb once but that was when he opened his house up a group of us to host a birthday party for a shared friend of ours, if that didn’t show his open minded, caring, kind and welcoming side i don’t know what will. From meeting him that one time i could clearly see how loved he was by everyone who surrounded him, it was visible he was the life of the party beside all his friends and i hope he rests easy knowing those friends will keep up their strong friendships while he rests in peace. My heart goes out to family and friends.

So sorry to hear about the sad passing of your beloved son Sebastian. What a beautiful tribute to him. Our thoughts are with you Tanya & all your family at this very tough time.

Deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Thinking of you Tanya and your family at this difficult time.
Maurice, Sophie, Hugo and Theodore.

I was lucky enough to teach Sebastian in Willow Park in 6th class. Those group of boys have a very special place in my heart as they were my first ever class to teach. Sebastian was an incredibly gifted boy and he was loved by all. I remember his witty sense of humour and intelligence. Tanya, David and the extended family I’m truly sorry for your loss.

Dear David, Tanya, Alex and Lulu
We did not have the pleasure of knowing Seb but he sounded like a bundle of fun. We are so sorry for your loss. In time, his enduring memory will bring you strength.

There are no words to comfort you at this truly heartbreaking time, but please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My sincere condolences on the sad passing of your beloved Seb. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Seb eternally rest in peace.

I was fortunate enough to have Sebastian in my class in Junior Infants in Willow Park. I remember his angelic face, beaming smile and his love of reading and story-time. The Harry Potter books were a particular favourite of his at that time. Bright as a button, a great sense of fun with a truly loving and devoted family. I remember Tanya’s kind and always smiling face at the door, bang on time to pick him up every day. So full of love for her boy. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss.
May he Rest in Peace.

Dear David and Tanya, Paul and I are lifelong friends of Barry and Irene. We extend deepest sympathy to you and all your family on this heart-breaking loss.

I only met Seb once in person but we’ve been in touch over the past few months and although I now understand that this was a very different Seb to who he used to be, I can only say that he was one of the nicest and most genuine people I ever met. I was instantly struck by his humour and wit as well as his rare ability to really listen to others and to be so understanding and empathetic. Seb was someone I felt I could talk to about anything and everything and he always seemed to bring a comforting optimism to things. He was a truly wonderful person and I’m so glad I got to know him even for such a short while. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of his tragic passing. There was a lot about Seb that I didn’t know, but realising this now only adds to my admiration for him as he really was a positive presence in my life despite what he was going through himself. I only hope that he is at peace now. He is in my thoughts and prayers and so are all of his family and friends. I will always remember him. My sincerest condolences. May he rest in peace.

Dearest Tanya, David, Alex and Lulu - our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beautiful Seb. Thank you for sharing him with us today during his magnificent service. It was simply beautiful. You all spoke so movingly about Seb, from Lulu's poem to both yours and Davids memories to Alex's stories and yes you will always be a family of five. Seb will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers as will all the McHugh and Benner families x

Dear David, Tanya, Alex and Lulu, Today's mass was a truly beautiful celebration of Seb's presence in all our lives. Clearly he was very loved by so many people and made a lasting impression everywhere he went. Your wonderful stories and poem reminded us of Seb's radiance, intelligence, style, courage and sense of humour while we cried and laughed with you. You are in our thoughts.

So incredibly sad and heartfelt condolences on Seb’s passing. My son knew him well from Inss and is deeply saddened and shocked. May he rest in peace in arms of the angels 💔

Such a beautiful tribute to your beautiful boy may he rest in eternal peace and live forever in your hearts.

he was a beautiful soul. he is and will be dearly missed.

Dear Tanya, David, Alex and Lulu, our heartfelt and deepest sympathies and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We joined the online mass and cried with you as we heard the beautiful stories about Seb, Lulu's wonderful poem, Alex's gaming exploits with Seb, especially on Toy Story, David's wonderful stories from Seb's life and his final montessori report and of course your wonderful words Tanya on what his friends meant to him and to you his family. We are thinking of you and wish we could be with you at this difficult time to express our solidarity and condolences and to share your grief. Our deepest sympathies, Barry, Sharon and Oisin.

You are all in our thoughts.

David, Tanya, Alex & Lulu, such a remarkable celebration of your beautiful young man. A truly wonderful service, where we could feel Seb’s energy. We are so sad for all of you. Sending our sincerest sympathies from the McEvoy family.

Seb brought so much energy and sunshine and encompassed all that INSS brings to young people. We are so shocked and saddened that Seb is no longer in this life. We send our condolences to the McHugh family and know that the happy days will never be forgotten.
Alistair , Muriel and crew at INSS

To dearest Tanya, David, Alex, Lulu & extended families - words cannot express how heartbroken we are for you all on the loss of Seb, such a truly amazing young man. You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Love Yvette & family.

Dear David, Tanya, Alex, Lulu and all the McHugh and Benner families,
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all on the devastating loss of your dear Sebastian.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May he Rest in Peace

Dear Tanya, David, Alex & Lulu and all the Benner & McHugh families,
Our hearts are truly broken for you all. May Seb rest in peace with the angels in heaven, too young to go but will live on in your cherished and most beautifully written memories of him forever.
May he give you strength & courage going forward.
With love from Adriana, Bryan & the McSharry girls. Xx

David and Tanya,
Sending you and your 'three musketeers' my love. Your words brought your darling son to life and I will be thinking and keeping you all in my prayers in the weeks and months ahead.
"The soul takes flight to the world that is invisible and there arriving he is sure of bliss and forever dwells in paradise" Ovid.

My deepest sympathy to the McHugh family on the sad passing of their beautiful son Sebastian. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My sincere sympathy to David,Tanya,Alex and Lulu on the devastating loss of Sebastion. I taught Sebastion in Second Form in Willowpark and what a delightful pupil he was.Full of fun and an unbelieval yearning for knowlege.He is a pupil that I will never forget. So sorry for your loss.

Deepest sympathies on the untimely passing of your sweet Seb. May his gentle soul rest in peace. 🕊️🤍

Deepest sympathies to the McHugh family on the sad passing of Sebastian. May he Rest In Peace. RIP

Your words for your beautiful boy Sebastian are truely inspiring. To share the joy Sebastian has brought you in his too short life and celebrate his perfect soul at this devastating time. Sending much love and prayers for you all and your beautiful boy Sebastian. Rest in Peace ❤️ Nikki Lennon and family.

Dear David, Tanya, Alex, Lulu and all of Sebastians loving family.
Sending my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to you all. Tara has told me lovely things about Sebastian and your own words here are such a moving and special tribute.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Dearest Tanya, David, Alex and Lulu,
You have all been constantly in our thoughts since we heard the news about your Sebastian and we are so very sorry for this unimaginable loss. I only met Seb once when I think he must have been about three, but I have never forgotten his beautiful smile and the twinkle in his eye. We have always loved hearing David’s proud updates of all three McHugh children and hope that the memories of the joy and pride Sebastian brought to you is bringing some comfort now. We will be following the service on Thursday. With so much love, Pippa and Steve xo

David, Tanya, Alex, Lulu, Irene and all the McHugh and Benner Families, We were so saddened to hear of the sad news of Sebastian’s passing. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.

David and Tanya, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our hearts are broken for you.
Rest in peace Sebastian.

My deepest sympathy and Condolences to the Mc Hugh and Benner Family. Sebastian is now in Peace with the Lord our GOD. I'am offering a Prayers to him . A nice boy and a Beautiful family. God bless U all

Dear Tanya ,David , Alex , Lulu and McHugh and Benner Families,
We are so so sorry to hear of the terrible loss of your beautiful Sebastian.
We have clear memories of your total devotion to parenting your three little blond angles in Riverview so small and then at Willow.
A very loved child Sebastian, in a devoted family bubble we remember.
You now have heaven in your family.
You will always be five ! Close as ever . Love undiminished and eternal.
At this time of huge grief we hold You all and Sebastian in prayer .
With sympathy and love from
Bernard, Gwen , James Joseph Jeremy and Jessica xo

To Lulu and family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your brother and son Sebastian. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Sebs kind soul and infectious humour were truly unique to him, regardless of the situation he was always able to uplift the mood with upmost compassion and care.

He truly shone when he was with his friends, whether it was his school group or his sailing group he was always the life of the party.

Words can’t describe how much he will be missed and I’m truly honoured to be able to call him my friend.

Rest Easy Seb 🤍

Our deepest condolences to David, Tanya, Alex, Lulu and the extended McHugh & Benner family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Seb’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

We haven’t known Sebastian personally, but we are so sorry and feeling deeply connected with you, Angela, and with your family.

Our sincerest condolences - there are no suitable words in any language.

To David and Tanya,

No words can express how sorry we are to hear your heartbreaking news. We are thinking of you and Alex and Lulu, the wider McHugh and Benner families, and especially your beautiful boy Sebastian. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to you, Tanya, David, Alex and Lulu, and to all who love and treasure Sebastian. Thank you especially for reaching out as a family to his Gonzaga friends (and Seb has so many), continuing the warm welcome they always knew they had at Seb’s home.

Dear David, Tanya, Alex, Lulu, family and friends; my deepest condolences on the loss of Sebastian. Sebastian and you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time, may Sebastian rest in peace.

We are so terribly sad for your loss and may your beautiful son rest in peace. I can not imagine your pain and I am broken hearted for you all. Much love and support Andrea.

Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved son, Seb. Hugo has good memories of their time together as classmates in Willow. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. May Seb rest in peace.

Seb,
You were so talented, incredibly intelligent, remarkably funny and witty but most of all you were a true friend to me. I am going to miss you so much but I have wonderful memories to cherish of all our happy times together, most especially our trips to Ardmore. Dear Tanya, David, Alex and Lulu my deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. I am thinking of you all.

To the McHugh family, sending love and best wishes to you all during this difficult time. Rest easy angel🤍🤍

Having both taught Seb while he was a student and worked with him when he was instructing in the sailing school I have many fond memories of his infectious energy and joy and how easy he was to be around. I am heartbroken to hear of his passing. There are no words to express my sympathies. I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the family of such a wonderful human who always brought smiles and laughter everywhere he went.

Tanya, David, Alex & Lulu
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your beautiful Seb. James has great memories of fun times with Seb during their time in Willow. We are thinking of you all at this very sad time.

It was with deep regret that I learnt of the death of Sebastian. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with Tanya, Nicole and Leisa.

To Tanya, David, Alex and Lulu. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved son & brother Seb. May he rest in peace.

God bless Sebastian and family and friends at this sad sad time. My prayers are with you now and always.

To Tanya and David and the whole extended family, we wish to express our heartfelt condolences. We will be only able to follow the proceedings on the Webb . We will be thinking of you at this difficult time.

Barry and Laura Harrington

I was truly devastated to hear of the passing of Seb. Seb was truly one of a kind , his smile brought brightness into any room and his laugh was truly infectious. He will be terribly missed.

Dear Tanya, David, Alex, Lulu and the Benner-McHugh families

We offer our sincerest and deepest condolences to you all on Seb’s passing.

Conor, Jean, Laura, Shane, Sarah-Jane, Harry & Georgia Dempsey

I am deeply saddened to learn of Seb's passing. It was an honour to have Seb on our team at the INSS. Seb's unmatched wit, humour, and enthusiasm for teaching sailing were truly remarkable. His ability to uplift everyone around him was a gift he generously shared.

Seb's dedication and unwavering commitment served as an inspiration to his fellow instructors. His kindness and compassion towards friends and colleagues set a shining example for all of us at the INSS.

Seb's absence will be profoundly felt, and his legacy of kindness, humour, and dedication will remain forever in our hearts.

To Tanya and David and to all the McHugh and Benner families,

We were both shocked and saddened to hear the really sad news of Sebastian’s death. Our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Your words about your beautiful child convey how deeply loved and special Sebastian is, and always will be, in your hearts. Sending love and support to you all during this impossibly sad time

Dear Tanya, David, Alex, Lulu, the Benner and McHugh families,

On behalf of all in our Willow community we would like to express our deepest sympathy and sadness on the passing of your beloved son Seb. We were lucky to have had both boys in Willow and it was a joy to watch at the side of the rugby pitch as Seb was a fearless rugby player who always loved playing with his friends. All of our teachers, pupils, staff in the Junior school were very fortunate to have known Seb and all of the McHugh and Benner families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.