Larry Cunningham

As the First Anniversary approaches of the passing of Showband Singer Larry Cunningham, we his Family, Wife Beatrice, Daughters Regina and Sinead, Sons Lorcan and Barry, his Grandchildren Molly, Peter, Alex and Kate, his Sisters Kathleen (Middleton), Sheila (Dublin) and Breda (New Jersey), in- laws, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins wish to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us and who have been so supportive since our sad loss of Larry on September 28th 2012. Your care, love and support for us, which continues, is forever appreciated and acknowledged for its truly amazing extent and breadth. Sincere thanks goes to Monsignor Bart Nannery for concelebrating the Funeral Mass for Larry with Fr. Michael Campbell, Fr Fitzpatrick, Fr Garvey and the many Priests, also Fr Darcy for his wonderful Eulogy and to all who took part in the ceremony. A special mention goes to all Larry's music colleagues many of whom performed music and sang including Jane McNamee, John McBreen, James Quinn, Jonathon Owens, Daniel O'Donnell, Big Tom, Philomena Begley, Trudi Lawlor, Susan McCann, Brendan Bowyer, Mick Foster, Chuck and June, members of the bands who played with him including The Mighty Avons and all who attended from near and far, we say thank you for being there and contributing so much to the Mass atst Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta, Co Longford last September. We are very grateful to Undertaker Frankie Kilbride and his Staff and all at The Manor in Edgeworthstown where his remains reposed on Monday October 1st 2012 for their professionalism and respect, also to the Pparishes of Mullinalaghta, Granard and Abbeylara, the guards of honours, those who prepared his grave, Billy Faulkner who played the accordion as he was laid to rest and all who helped take Larry to his final resting place beside his Parents and Grandparents in the graveyard at Mullinalaghta. Larry's eventful life was marked by the many tributes made to him since his passing and we thank everybody for those especially The President of Ireland, Micheal D. Higgins who paid his respects with a wonderful tribute for the radio, the Taosieach's Office who sent Commandant Micheal Tracey to represent the Irish Government at the Funeral, the BBC, RTE TV's Ciaran Mullooly and the camera crew of RTE who did a wonderful tribute to Larry as well as all the media, national, regional and local especially Shannonside FM for their respectful coverage of his Funeral and their tributes to his years in showbusiness. A special word of thanks goes to Tom Gilmore whose wonderful friendship and writing gift has given us a wonderful book full of memories to enjoy for years to come. It was a great source of comfort to Larry in his last few weeks to know his life story was in print for his Family, especially the new Grandchildren he would never meet. For that we are eternally grateful. We would like to thank all the Nursing, Medical and Catering Staff ofst Vincents Private Hospital for their professionalism and kindness to Larry throughout his illness and to our Family. Over the last year we are indebted to our extended Family, kind neighbours, friends, Larry's Colleagues in the world of showbusiness and media and of course his countless loyal fans from near and far who came to pay their final respects and who with their kind words and deeds at the time and since then have all helped us through our grief. Your letters, Mass and sympathy cards, phone and text messages from at home and overseas have also been a great source of comfort to us all. Larry had great respect for his many fans especially for their loyalty that lasted his 50 year career, which is why he always said "It takes people like you to make people like me"

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for you all. First Anniversary Mass Saturday, September 28 th, 2013 at 8 pm atst Columba's Church, Mullinalaghta, Co Longford.

And to Larry, a wonderful Husband, Dad and Granddad,

"Goodbye, good luck and God Bless You.

May you find what you are searching for

May your guardian angel walk with you

As you walk away from our door" Cunningham Larry 1st Anniversary