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Walter Quirke : Acknowledgement
Published in the Longford Leader on 14th October 2008 (Distributed in Longford, Republic of Ireland)12th September 2008
QUIRKE WALTER (Ballymahon,
Co. Longford) R.I.P. September 12th 2008. Walters wife Mary, son Alan, daughters Joyce, Helen, Zena and Jennifer, grandchildren, brothers and sisters would like to thank most sincerely all our extended family, friends and neighbours and all those who have helped us through this difficult time, those who phoned, called to our house, sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy, enrolment cards, gave generous donations to Longford Hospice Homecare and other expressions of support and comfort. Sincere thanks to all who attended our house and funeral in the torrential rain, we really appreciate your support and presence. Thanks to Fr. Murphy PP and altar servers for a beautiful Mass also to Fr. McGrath, Fr. Kiernan and Fr. McGowan for their visits and kind prayers. Many thanks to the Medical and Nursing staff in Blanchardstown Hermatage Lucan, Mullingar and the Oncology team in Tullamore. to our GP Dr. McGivney for their excellent care and attention during Walter's illness. A special thanks to the Community nurses. Thanks to Mr M Cushing, Fionula, Catherine, Ann, Elizabeth, Sr. Bridget and Deirdre of the Palliative care team for your wonderful attention over the last six months and making it possible for Walter to remain at home with his family. Words will never explain how grateful we are. Sincere thanks to our funeral director Ronnie and Mary Nally for looking after the funeral arrangements. Seamus, Alex, and Gavin who prepared beautifully Walters resting place. Mike, Josie and the staff of Cooney's Hotel for the excellent catering. Kate and Pauric for the beautiful music during the funeral Mass. Walter's former colleagues in the ESB for the guard of honour on arrival to St. Mary's Church. As it's impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. Holy Mass will be offered for your intentions.
Months Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Tang on Sunday October 12th at 10a.m.
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Second anniversary
Report this message By HELEN MC CORMACK on 10th Sep 2010DAD,You were taken away from us too soon,you will always be remembered in our hearts.Missing you
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In memory of Walter and my Sister Maureen
Report this message By Julie McGowan on 3rd Dec 2008Maureen and Walter gave each other strength. They both suffered with a similar illness. They competed with each other. If Maureen could do something then Walter could do it too.They were two strong people.
We spoke alot about Walter and his life which was centered around his wife and children. Maureen's life also centered around her family.
I'll never forget the day Walter passed on, It brought a sadness to all of us and especially to Maureen. She survived a further two month. She passed on almost to the day.
Maureen is not here to pay her respects now. On her behalf and for all of our family, I would like to say a special thank you to Walters wife Mary, to Helen and to all of the family for your kindness and support over the past few years.
Rest in Peace Walter and Maureen.
Julie McGowan (McCormack)
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Out of this world - Seamus Heaney
Report this message By Alan Quirke on 28th Oct 2008Like everybody else, I bowed my head
during the consecration of the bread and wine,
lifted my eyes to the raised host and raised chalice,
believed (whatever it means) that a change occurred.
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I went to the alter rails and received the mystery
on my tongue, returned to my place, shut my eyes fast,
made an act of thanksgiving, opened my eyes and felt time starting up again.
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There was never a scene when I had it out with myself or with another.
My loss occurred off-stage.
And yet I cannot disavow words like "thanksgiving" or "host" or "communion bread".
They have an undying tremor and draw, like well water far down.
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(c) Seamus Heaney - 2006
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