McDONALD-BYRNE

McDONALD-BYRNE (Peadar) (Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois) (died November 17, 2005) - On this the First Anniversary of Peadar's death; his wife Mary and children Trevor, Cora and Bryan wish to express their sincere appreciation to all those who sympathised with them and helped them through the difficult and sad time. The expressions of condolences, words of comfort and acts of kindness will be forever remembered and appreciated. To all those who attended the funeral mass, to those who sent Mass Cards, messages and letters of sympathy and support and those who made donations to The Irish Heart Foundation we extend a warm thank you. A special thanks to our wonderful friends, neighbours and work colleagues and in particular to our extended family for their great deeds and continued love and support. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to his good friend Canon Sean Collier for celebrating the funeral mass, his kind words and continued spiritual remembrance and support since Peadar's death, to the priests of the parish: Fr. Thomas O'Shea, P.P.V.G. and Fr. Bill Kemmy, and other clergy for their presence. Thanks to soloist Ms. Margaret Brennan for her meaningful music and hymns, sung so beautifully, altar servers for their assistance and sacristan Mrs. Kathleen Noctor for all her help. We especially wish to thank Rigney Funeral Directors for their sensitivity and professionalism. A special word of thanks to the doctors, nurses and healthcare support staff of the Mater Private Hospital for their compassionate caring. As we are unable to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will convey our gratitude and sincere appreciation to you all. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be offered on Sunday November 19, 2006 at 11.30 o'clock in the Sacred Heart Church, Arles, Co. Laois."To live in the hearts
of those we love is not to die"