Ryan The wife Rose (nee Brosnahan), brothers, sisters and extended family of the late Thomas - Tommy Ryan of Coolyhenan, Ballysimon and Griffin's Cross, Grange, who passed away on November 12, 2009, Rest in Peace, wish to express their thanks to all those who sympathised with Tommy's passing. To Dr. Pierce and team who attended him, nursing and care staff in the Regional Hospital, Milford Hospice staff, for their exceptional care and kindness to Tommy during his illness. Our sincere gratitude to all those who attended the removal, Requiem Mass and burial. Thank you all who sent messages, Mass Cards and donations to Milford Hospice. Heartfelt thanks to all those who travelled long distances to be with us. To all our kind neighbours and friends for their support. Heartfelt thanks also to Fr. Cussen P.P., Fedamore, to Fr. Frank O'Dea P.P. Corpus Christi and Friars Bro. Sean and Bro. Martin from Moyross for a lovely Mass. To sacristan McNamara, to Francis Duggan and Brian Meehan who sang and played so beautifully. To Tony Cross and staff for their professionalism and kindness to us. Heartfelt thanks to the Simon Communities in Tralee and Limerick, also to Cahermoyle Nursing Home. Special thanks to Tommy's sister Madeline who tried so hard to take care of him for the last few years. To Marette Hughes and Mary Kelly, my great neighbours and friends in Moyross. To Noel and Bernie Nicholas and staff at the Horse and Hound, to Andrew Brosnahan, the Bridgeman family and Himar Memorials. To his cousin Catherine Sheehan, the grave diggers at Taylor's Cross burial ground in Fedamore, and a special thank you to Limerick County Golf Club for the lovely refreshments on the day. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually as we are sure there are many, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intentions of all. Tommy's Month's Mind Mass will take place on Sunday, December 13 at 10.30am in Fedamore Church.
Perhaps you sent a lovely card,
Or sat quietly on a chair,
Perhaps you sent a funeral spray,
If so, we saw it there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words,
As any friend could say.
Perhaps you were not there at all,
Just thought of us that day.
Whatever you did to console our hearts,
We thank you so very much,
Whatever the part.