Matt Donnellan

Matt Donnellan

Matt Donnellan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 12 to Mar. 19, 2009.
Donnellan Matt Blackhills, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan Died 9 th. February 2009 The family of the late Matt Donnellan wish to extend our sincere thanks to all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss. We are deeply grateful to our extended family, neighbours, friends and those who travelled long distances for Matt - s repose, removal, funeral Mass and burial. Thank you to those who provided food, refreshments and support as well as the unseen thoughtful deeds. We would like to acknowledge those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and donations to Palliative Care, Cavan in lieu of flowers. To all those who visited Matt during his illness, a special thank you. We extend our gratitude to Fr. John Cooney for his support during Matt - s illness and for celebrating a most meaningful funeral Mass, to the organist and choir for the lovely music and singing, to the sacristan Maria and to the Mass servers. To the Palliative Care team, most especially Stephen Lynch, we extend our deepest gratitude for the excellent support and care provided. Thank you to the local doctors, Dr. Paddy Halligan and Dr. Gavin Maguire and their staff, Ivy Jameson, Pharmacist and his staff, Public Health nurses and the medical teams in Cavan General Hospital, St. Vincent - s Hospital and St. Luke - s Hospital. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Daffodil nurses who provided wonderful care and kindness when most needed. We would like to give thanks to Matt - s former colleagues from the Bailieborough Creamery and the LBBT water scheme for their guards of Honour and to the traffic stewards. Thank you to the gravediggers who prepared Matt - s final resting place. To the Undertakers Francis and Aidan Clarke, Thank you for your professional and caring manner in handling the funeral arrangements. We will always cherish the kindness shown to us by so many people. 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 has been offered for your intentions. Matt - s Months Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick - s Church, Tierworker, on Saturday 14 th. March at 12 o - clock.
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