James F. "Sheamus" O'Keeffe

As a member of the Besant Lodge, I have had the honor to know a few very, very special people--who carried with them the obvious gifts of love and understanding...Sheamus was one of these very special people.
My prayers are with him and certainly with the family...he shall be greatly missed.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

Diane and all the O'Keeffe family,

My deepest sympathy to you all on the death of James, as I knew him in Carraig na bhFear; as my first cousin, at school and when we played music together. He was a very gifted musician and came to visit me in Cork on some of his trips home.

I cannot believe that he left us so suddenly and my thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time.

Marie Healy, Spain.

We're thinking of you all at this very difficult time and convey our deepest sympathy to you. Diane we enjoyed meeting you in Ireland and catching up with Sheamus August 2004.In the words of my late brother "I will see you again, in the budding of the Spring. I will see you again, in the sunshine and the rain" "Eternally" by Dan Driscoll. Slan agus beannacht. Eddie & Catherine (Driscoll)Wilkes.- Cork Eire

Dear Diane and the entire O'keeffe family, my prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. James and I worked for the same company, He was one the first drivers to greet me. James told me to take the by pass around Chicago, and i have been doing it ever since. James will be truly missed.
Kevin V. Parker Akron,Ohio Hoovestol

Sheamus...thanks for warning us about the dangers of White bread and for telling me to "microwave your passport."

Hi Diane,So sorry to hear of Sheamus tragic departure.But with gods help family & friends you will cope.Sheamus you were never one to say good bye,but we cherish our time together U.S.A.1997 and Ireland 2004 these two times stand out above all other times as they were so enjoyable.We were looking forward to seeing you both the end of the year but now its my turn to say good bye as we leave you in gods hand your loving brother denis.

Dear Diane and all the O'Keeffe family. My deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Sheamus.I knew him as a child growing up in and around Carraignavar. My abiding memory is of singing an Irish song with him at the Cork Opera House sometime in the late 60s. I was sorry not to have met you both on your recent visit to Cork. Love and Light.