WHYTE

WHYTE, Martin A. (44 Oaklands, Salthill), (Died May 16, 2008) - Deeply missed by his wife Caroline, his mother Christina, parents-in-law John and Helen McDonagh, brother and sisters-in-law as well as his uncles, aunts, cousins, neighbours and many friends. We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all those who provided support, friendship, and comfort to Martin throughout his illness. We thank everyone who sent Mass cards, letters, messages and flowers before and after Martin's passing. Special thanks to Kathleen Daly, Margaret Jordan, Mary Comer, Annemarie Gleeson, and Declan McDonagh for their daily support over many years to Martin, Caroline, and Christina. Thank you to Dr. Ita Hartnett and all the staff of the Galway Hospice Foundation. The care, kindness, and sensitivity that you all showed was exceptional. Thanks to Dr. Maccon Keane and all the oncology staff in the Galway Clinic and U.C.H.G. To Martin's surgeon Donncha O'Brien and all the team in Beaumont Hospital, we extend deep appreciation for your efforts. Thanks also to Martin's G.P. Eamonn O'Shea, to the Radiology staff at the Galway Clinic, and to Dr. Dympna Waldron and her entire palliative care team. Thanks to Dr. Clare Faul, her team and nursing staff at St Luke's Hospital, in Rathgar, Dublin and to the wonderful staff of Inis Aoibhinn, Galway. A special word of thanks must go to Dr. Helen Greally for the unique support she provided for both Martin and Caroline. We would also like to thank Fr. Gerry Jennings of Christ the King Church in Salthill for a beautiful funeral Mass and Fr. David Cribbin and Fr. Diarmuid Hogan for con-celebrating. To Fr. Michael Mannion, thank you for travelling to be with us on the Sunday evening. Thanks to former N.U.I. Galway President Iggy O'Muircheartaigh for his lovely tribute to Martin's life and career. We will never forget the wonderful and deeply moving eulogy given by Martin's friend Alan Brouder. For those who did not know Martin well, your incredible tribute provided a window into Martin's life. To our friends Orina Belton, Aoife Collins and Neasa Carr who along with Margaret Duggan provided the beautiful music for the Mass. Thanks to all those who attended Martin's funeral, especially those who travelled great distances to be there. A special word of thanks also to Ann Torres for helping so much with the arrangements. Thanks to Mike, Cathriona and the staff of O'Flaherty's Funeral Home for their kindness and sensitivity, and to Jimmy Kilbane and the staff of Rahoon Cemetery for preparing Martin's final resting place. Finally thank you to the management and staff of the Ardilaun Hotel. As it would not be possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincerest gratitude to all of you. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Martin's Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Church, Salthill, on Monday June 16, 2008 at 7.30 pm.