HURLEY, Fr James s.j.

This was published in the following publications on 14.04.2020:
Irish Times

<p>HURLEY, James, S.J. on Monday April 13, 2020, (Easter Monday) in his ninety-fourth year. Peacefully, in the loving care of his fellow Jesuits and of the staff of Cherryfield Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by his brother, Fr. Michael (S.J.), sisters Siobhan Lincoln and Eileen Colbert. Deeply regretted by his niece Helen Colbert-Murray and nephews Richard (Dick) and Colm Lincoln, and Martin Colbert (Cork), a wide circle of friends in Ardmore, and his Jesuit communities in Hong Kong and Milltown Park. Due to the current Government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private Funeral will take place for his immediate family. A memorial Mass in celebration of Fr. James life will take place at a later date. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, may leave a personal message by using the condolence book online. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.</p>

HURLEY, James, S.J. on Monday April 13, 2020, (Easter Monday) in his ninety-fourth year. Peacefully, in the loving care of his fellow Jesuits and of the staff of Cherryfield Lodge Nursing Home. Predeceased by his brother, Fr. Michael (S.J.), sisters Siobhan Lincoln and Eileen Colbert. Deeply regretted by his niece Helen Colbert-Murray and nephews Richard (Dick) and Colm Lincoln, and Martin Colbert (Cork), a wide circle of friends in Ardmore, and his Jesuit communities in Hong Kong and Milltown Park. Due to the current Government guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private Funeral will take place for his immediate family. A memorial Mass in celebration of Fr. James life will take place at a later date. Those who would have liked to attend the funeral, but due to current restrictions cannot, may leave a personal message by using the condolence book online. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.

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Paul Chan I missed you for all this years May God bless you rest in peace

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Fr Hurley, Thank you for your wholehearted devotion to Hong Kong over 50 years. It is the blessing of Catholic Christ the Worker Parish you had served. RIP Fatima Lau

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Thank you for the abiding memory of a beautiful Mass at Milltown which you celebrated for your like-long friend An tAthair Seosamh O' Mealláin. Beannacht Dé le do anam dílis uasal.

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Fr.J Hurley,your more than 50 years of service in Hong Kong is always appreciated with gratitude. Your unexampled devotion to guard justice and your care for the needy have inspired quite a number of Hong Kong people to follow suit.

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Remembering Fr. James, a fine person, a generous spirit, a deep social conscience and a good friend for nearly 50 years. Heartfelt sympathies to James's family and his Jesuit communities. He will be dearly missed. Sylvia & Heinz Walther

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Paul Chan

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Menna Chao from Honolulu Fr Hurley, thank you very much for all you did for me. May you keep praying for us in heaven.

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Ben Ng On behalf of the Chinese Catholics group of Ireland, our beloved priest Fr. Hurley will be solely missed. Thank you Father for what you have done to us despite reached 89 yrs of age still agreed to lead our group. Thank you.

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We will always remember you! R.I.P. Shirley Szeto from Star of the Sea Church

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R.I.P. Catherine Cheung from Star of the Sea Church

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Ben Ng

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Fr Hutley Rest in peace. We will miss you forever. Iris 16-4-2020

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Maureen (and Michael RIP)Moroney A very gentle man whose steadfast principles of grace & goodness were embodied in a life devoted to service to others through ministry. An example of humility and humanity to those privileged to know him

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How grateful we are for the love and encouragemen​t transpired through you from God! Your faith has inspired us so. I will forever remember St Maximilian Kolbe, like I remember you. 余神父，您安憩主懷中，​Pray for us!

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God bless you

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Edith To---Fr. Hurley, thank u for what u have done for Hong Kong, Catholic church of Hong kong, as well as the young people of Hongkong. May u rest in peace! We will always remember u!

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On behalf of all the altar boys of Hong Kong, we would remember you in our ministry and prayers. Fr. Matthew Chan Hung Kee SDB

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Let God take care of the rest for you. You will be remembered and missed by the many you helped Linus

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<p>We will never forget you</p> <p>Fr Hurley, it is very fortunate for Hong Kong to have you living among us.</p>

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Paul Chan

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May the Lord bless you and your fellow missioners who have done so much for other people. Will always be grateful. Nancy & KC

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Paul Chan Wai Chi

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Fr. Hurley, your kindness, wisdom, compassion for the needy and support for justice are always in our mind & heart. You have set a good Christian model for us. Rest in Peace. Alice Lee (Hong Kong)

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Henry Chow

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