LARKIN

LARKIN (née McKenna) Mary (Malahide) (Seapark, Malahide, Co Dublin and formerly of Lispole, Dingle, Co Kerry, who passed away on 24th May 2008) - As we approach Mary's first anniversary on Sunday next, May 24th, she is affectionately remembered by her dear husband Tom, her son Peter and his girlfriend Michelle, her dear sisters Anna, Angela and Sylvia and brothers Denis, James, Paul and Noel and the extended McKenna and Larkin families. We wish to thank most sincerely all the wonderful people who consoled us in our very sad loss, called to our home and attended the funeral. We thank everyone who sent Mass Cards, floral tributes, letters and all other messages of sympathy and support. We thank those who travelled from the U.S. and all who travelled long distances to be with us. We are deeply grateful to the doctors and nurses and staff in Beaumont Hospital in particular the staff in the Colman K Byrnes Unit, Dr Rory O'Donnell and the Hematology Team, Pauline and her nursing colleagues, also Monica and Sinead and all staff in St Damien's Ward who looked after Mary with such expert care and affection. We also wish to thank our GP Dr Noelle Hewetson, Malahide, Mary and her staff at Malahide Health Centre who were most supportive to Mary during her illness. We wish to pay a special tribute to Fr. Gerard Tanham PP and Fr. Paul Thornton CC and Sr. Margaret, St Sylvester's Parish, Malahide whom we are indebted to for their support during Mary's illness and at the time surrounding her death. We wish to acknowledge the attendance of Fr. Paul at the Hospital and our home during the vigil and removal. Special thanks to Maura McManus, Organist, Jennifer Snow and the instrumentalists for the beautiful music which made it such a memorable funeral Mass. Thanks also to the sacristan Irene. A very special thanks to Sr. Rosaleen, Prioress and the Carmelite Community at the Monastery in Seapark for their support and prayers over a very long period of time. Thanks also to the Bethany Support Group in Malahide for their assistance and ongoing support. We also wish to thank the Bereavement Support Group in Beaumont Hospital. We thank Mary's friends and very special neighbours in Seapark, her very special friends Joan and Carmel and former work colleagues in Cappagh Hospital all of whom were such a support to her but in particular during her illness. Thanks also to St Sylvester's GAA Club, Malahide, Malahide Ladies Club and Seapark Residents Association. As it isn't possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deep gratitude. Mary is so sadly missed in countless ways in particular her brilliant positive approach to life despite the many difficulties she had to endure. May she continue to be an inspiration to all of us. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. Mary's Anniversary Mass will be on Sunday next, May 24th in St Sylvester's Church, Malahide at 11.30 a.m. We are learning to look at your life again instead of your death and departing."Go gcoimeádta Dia tú ar bhos a láimhe
go gcasfar ar a chéile arís sinn"