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Suzette Standring
August 14, 2022
What a rich legacy Mary Cooney left in her beautiful family, which enriches all of our lives. Every tribute from the heart is felt from all who had the blessing to know her or any member of her beautiful family. David and I send particular love and friendship to Colleen, a long time friend.
September 14, 2010
It was with great sadness that I learnt of Mary Lou death . I had been looking forward to meeting this lady and her family, who had been emailing me just before you all left the U.S. My family hope that ye will return to Ireland and Island soon and we can get together .
Deepest sympathy to you all.
Paula Cuddy and Cuddys Aughduff Camross Co. Laois
Pat Robinette
September 7, 2010
Kathy,
Having had the priviledge of meeting your mom, I clearly understand the inspiration she was to you and your family. She leaves quite a gift of family devotion and love behind. Be proud you walk in her footsteps. God's Blessings to you all.
Suzi Johnson
September 5, 2010
What a Woman and what a Family. I know Mrs. Cooney is smiling down on each and every one of you with such pride and love. I pray for you all. God is with you.
Barbara Molloy-Darling
August 25, 2010
To Kevin Cooney: What a Beautiful tribute to your Grandmother! Simply Beautiful!! My Aunt, Barbara Fitzgerald,
lives on Reedsdale Road, and of course, My Nana, who passed away last September at age 104.
Kevin Cooney
August 24, 2010
Some thoughts on 'Grandma', written by one of her Grandchildren and shared with the family:
Love,
Kerry
When I think of my Grandma, I think of taking walks. Walks on the beach, walks through neighborhoods, walks to nowhere in particular… I also think of squeezing together on a couch. Smushed in between aunts, uncles, cousins, and Grandma since there is no such thing as too many Cooney butts on one couch. I also think of playing cards, drinking tea, and eating cookies. I think of Grandma brushing her hand in the air when she couldn’t think of the right word to say. But most of all, I think of her laughing.
Grandma’s laugh filled any room with joy. Her whole face would scrunch up, her head would go back, and she would laugh a full laugh. Whether she was laughing at a joke, a story, or herself, Grandma was always laughing. She looked for opportunities to laugh and bring joy into the world.
By the age of 32, Grandma had 10 children. That is only six years older than I am. According to that schedule, I should have about 4 children by now. When Grandma had only 6 children, my Grandpa’s job transferred him to Japan, leaving Grandma alone with the kids. He came back to visit just long enough for Grandma to become pregnant with twins. Just two years after my Grandpa’s transfer, the decision was made for the family to move to Japan. Grandma traveled alone with 8 children, all under the age of 10 halfway across the world. Eight years and two children later, the family returned to Massachusetts after a wonderful adventure. Somehow my Grandparents made it through the eight years without ever learning Japanese but it didn’t hurt them one bit.
Grandma had 24 grandchildren. When people hear how many cousins I have, they often look at me in shock. A common question I receive is, “Do you know all of their names?” I cannot fathom how we could not know each other’s names. We are family. We are a big family but we still love each other as much as we would if we were a small family; we might even love each other more. Some people feel there might not be enough love to go around with so many people, but there is more than enough. It all started with Grandma.
Even though there were so many children and grandchildren, Grandma knew all of us so well. She knew our birthdays, our stories, our personalities. No one ever felt like they were just another face in the crowd with Grandma. We were all special. As our family continued to grow and Grandma became a GREAT-grandma three times, she still continued to spread her love. She spent last Labor Day holding hands with her oldest great-grandchild, walking through the house. He was leading her around and she was just happy to spend time with him.
In a family when a game of cards can lead to long discussions about how each hand could have been played better; Grandma somehow got away with laughing through playing cards. Whenever Grandma was your partner in 45, you knew you were in for some laughs. We still joke about Grandma calling spades “shovels” and doing “eeny, meeny, miney, mo” to decide what suit to make trump. Just last week while in Ireland, Uncle Michael was being silly while playing 45 and claimed he was becoming the next Grandma. We all laughed at the thought.
Grandma was not only a grandma, but also a mother, an aunt, a sister, a sister-in-law, a cousin, a wife, and a friend. She wore many hats and in all of them she stayed care-free and happy. Anyone who was blessed enough to know Grandma, knew how lucky they were to have her in their lives.
Grandma spent her last few days of her life surrounded by family. She was with 5 of her 10 children, her three daughter-in-laws, 9 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. She was in Ireland, her mother’s home country. She attended a reunion that added more family to the mix. Although I missed seeing Grandma by only a day, I have heard how happy and beautiful she was the last day of her life. She looked radiant. She made sure to visit with everyone at the reunion. She stayed up until 12:30am, singing and dancing to Irish music. She died peacefully and happily in her sleep.
We have so many things to be grateful for. Grandma never suffered. Grandma never lost who she was. She never lost her thoughts, memories, or personality. She was the Grandma I knew and loved until the day she died. She was happy. Grandma was a deeply religious woman and I know she is at peace with God now. She is reunited with Grandpa and all her loved ones who have passed before her. I hope that whenever someone thinks of Grandma, they will always remember her as she always was –laughing.
Barbara Molloy-Darling
August 24, 2010
Colleen and family; So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories alive of both your Mom and your Dad.
Susan Lyons
August 24, 2010
Dear Cooney Family,
On behalf of the Lyons family, I would like to express our sincere condolences to you all for the loss of your mom. She was a great person and we always enjoyed seeing her at various Cooney functions. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Nelligan
August 23, 2010
To All the Cooney's
So sorry to here about your Mom,she was a great lady. Had a lot of laughs and fun in Humarock.
With much sympathy
Nancy(Smith) Nelligan
Suzette Standring
August 22, 2010
Colleen and family,
My heart is so heavy to hear of your dear mother's passing. She left an enduring legacy in her strong and loving family. Your mom's photo says it all - vibrant, open-hearted and full of fun. God holds her in his hand.
Suzette and David Standring
Claire (Downey) Ranahan
August 22, 2010
Dear Cooney and Sullivan Families; Please accept my heartfelt sympathy at your loss. I was on line reading the Boston Globe when checking the death notices I was shocked and stunned to read of my long time friend "Mary Lou"s suden death. How quickly so many memories of the past came to mind. From St. Francis Xavier School, weddings, 10 little Cooney's and 10 little Ranahan's and all the years that have flown by so rapidly and how fortunate the memories remain, they are a wonderful gift. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you through this most difficult time.
August 22, 2010
Colleen, So sorry to hear about your mom. Very sad. Our hearts are with you and your family.
Brian and Federica
Jean Enright
August 22, 2010
Colleen and Family...May God Bless your mother and all of you. I have very fond memories of your mother, mostly in the kitchen of the old house. May your wonderful memories sustain you and give you peace during this difficult and sad time.
Ed & Maureen McMahon
August 22, 2010
Jerry, Sorry to hear of the loss of your sister, Mary. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rich Whelpley
August 22, 2010
Bob and family,we are very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
-Rich and Katie Whelpley
August 22, 2010
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR WONDERFUL MOTHER..MAY SHE REST IN PEACE ...YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND HEARTS. GIUSEPPE AND CATERINA MACRINA
August 22, 2010
Colleen: Just saying how sorry I am seems to inadequate. Please know that you, your mom, and your whole family are in my prayers and will be for a long time. I wish I had met your mom...she was such a sweetheart just the way you talked about her.
Marie Carbone
Lynn, MA
Gretchen Soehner
August 22, 2010
Colleen and family...Thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Gretchen Soehner
August 21, 2010
Dear Cousins... At this very sad time for all of you, as you mourn the passing of Mary Louise, a wonderful mother and person, our sympathies and prayers are with you. You all have had a long and difficult week since her passing, but now, all together, you can share fond memories of a great Lady. We share in your grief and will be thinking of you all in the difficult days ahead.
Owen (Frank) & Attracta Cooney, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow.
Alice Cuddy-Dowling
August 21, 2010
Sincere sympathy to your extended family. Delighted to have met Michael, Colleen and Kathleen in Castlerea. It was fitting that your mam got to spend some time in Ireland in her final days and was so close to returning to her roots in Camross. It was a pity we did not get to meet her and find out more about our extended family in Boston. We will think of you all on Monday. Alice Cuddy-Dowling
Breda Doran & Family
August 21, 2010
Sincere Sympathy from Joe, Breda (nee Cuddy) Tadhg and AedÃn Doran of Clonin Camross Co Laois Ireland. The Cuddy's and extended clan in Laois were really looking forward to meeting Mary Lou and her family in Camross. Sadly it was not to be. It was lovely for my brother Ollie, my sister Alice and myself Breda to meet Kathleen, Cooleen, Michael and Eoin in Roscommon and to be able to pay our respects to your Mam. She looked like a Lady. Please God, some of Mary L.'s family will follow her dream and return to meet the extended family in Camross and the Island. Again, sincere sympathy your loss is great.
Breda Doran. email: [email protected]
Ollie Cuddy
August 21, 2010
Sincere sympathy to all the family,
Remembering you all in our prayers
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