James’ wife Caroline, daughters Cliona & Dervla, parents Eamonn & Mary, brothers Dean, Robbie & Patrick, sister Debbie, their families & the family of his late brother Ty would like to extend a huge thank you for the many expressions of heartbreak, love & support shown to them throughout the recent unexpected loss of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother & friend.

 

Thank you to everyone who visited the funeral home, to all those who attended James’ removal, funeral Mass & burial & to those who sent Mass cards, floral tributes, letters, texts or kind words of sympathy & support online. Thank you to all those who travelled long distances & to those who couldn’t be present but joined in the celebration of James’ life via webcam.

 

A very special thank you to the passers by, the gardaí and the emergency services who came to James’ assistance that Wednesday morning.

 

Thank you to Fr. Pádraig Ó’Cochláin for celebrating such a beautiful funeral Mass & to Karla & Bridget for their wonderful music.

 

To our colleagues, neighbours & many dear friends, we will never forget the support & kindness you have shown. To James’ colleagues, students & friends, we thank you for your lovely gesture of respect.

 

Thanks also to the management & staff of the Arklow Bay Hotel for their hospitality, to Jason & Tom for tending to the grave & to all at John Sweeney and Sons Funeral Directors.

 

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere appreciation.

 

James’ Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday 4th May at 11.30am in St.’s Mary & Peter’s Church. Those who cannot attend are welcome to join via webcam;

 

https://www.arklowparish.ie/webcam/

Loved and missed beyond words.