Tom had prepared his own, essentially humanist funeral service. An enlightened Catholic priest in Miltown Malbay not only allowed his church to be used for the occasion, but took an active and appropriate part in the proceeedings. The rest of a long day and a night was spent by family and friends celebrating the life of one who had touched us all.

Regards

p.s. On the back of the "Order of Service" which Tom had designed for the occasion, was the following quotation:

"Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend,
Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."

- Groucho Marx.