SHARP, Michael

SHARP, Michael (Booterstown, Co. Dublin) - 16th December 2021 (peacefully and surrounded by his family) after a short illness borne with immense bravery and his usual stoicism, in the truly exceptional care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Mary, son Ciaran, daughter Cliodhna, cherished grandson Conor, daughter-in-law Fiona, son-in-law John, John’s children Jessica and David, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Michael will be fondly remembered by those in his amateur dramatic groups, former work and trade union colleagues and everyone throughout Leinster cricket, especially in Pembroke C.C. Rest in Peace. Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Tuesday (21st December) between 5pm and 7pm. A celebration of Michael’s life will be held on Wednesday (22nd December) at 10.00am in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross followed by cremation. The service can be viewed on the following link https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/ . No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Peter McVerry Trust or Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services. In tears we saw you sinking, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay, But when we saw you sleeping, So peacefully free from pain, We could not wish you back, To suffer that again