Obit: Anne O'Reilly-Goilin Singers Club 29Nov 2010

Subject: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: MartinRyan
Date: 29 Nov 10 - 04:34 PM

Anne O'Reilly, a mainstay of the Goilín Singers Club and, throughout her life a familiar and much loved part of the traditional singing community in Ireland, passed away today in the arms of her husband (LibertyBoy).

May she rest in peace.

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: Folkiedave
Date: 29 Nov 10 - 05:44 PM

That is so sad Martin. Having seen and spoken with her so recently.

Thanks so much for posting that news.

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: Frank_Finn
Date: 29 Nov 10 - 06:23 PM

So sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace. My sympathies to all the Family

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 29 Nov 10 - 07:02 PM

Jerry, we are so sorry to hear that Anne has died. Our thoughts are with you. Geoff and Flick

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 30 Nov 10 - 03:49 AM

SO sorry to hear this news. Anne was a lovely lady and will be sadly missed.

Sympathies to Jerry, family and her friends world wide from all at Bray Singers Circle.

May she rest in peace.

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: Surreysinger
Date: 30 Nov 10 - 06:17 AM

So sad to hear this: however much you expect something, it doesn't make hearing the news any easier. Anne was a lovely lady, and I always looked forward to opportunities to meet her and share her company. Thinking of you and your family, Jerry
Irene x

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: Fred McCormick
Date: 30 Nov 10 - 06:35 AM

Jerry, I just wanted to add my condolences to all the others on this thread and elsewhere. I learnt that Anne was terminally ill at the Keith Summers festival back in May, but was told just minutes before the scattering. I managed to give her a hug, told her I'd only just learned, and told her to be brave. I think she was.

Looking back, the strength and fortitude which you both showed over that weekend was remarkable.

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: andymac
Date: 30 Nov 10 - 07:26 AM

Jerry,

I'm so sorry to hear this. Susan will be upset when I tell her later, expecially after seeing Anne not so long ago. Condolences from us both.

Andy McInally

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: GUEST,John Moulden
Date: 30 Nov 10 - 08:05 AM

I am so sorry. She was one of the loveliest people I have ever known and she behaved with amazing dignity and cheerful courage over the time that she knew her time was short.

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: GUEST,padgett
Date: 30 Nov 10 - 10:47 AM

So sorry to learn of this - condolences to all the family

Ray

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: GUEST,Tom & Meg Wilson
Date: 30 Nov 10 - 11:50 AM

To Jerry & Family,
Meg & I would also like to add our condolences. We remember Anne with great affection. We were lucky enough to share your company on both sides of the Irish Sea, but we particularly remember the time when she was so generous with her hospitality when we came, as guests, to the Goilin.
Anne was an example to us all in cheerful fortitude in the face of great suffering. Never one to complain, she would always respond to enquiries about her health with 'Ah sure, but I'm grand'. In happier times, we shared many a laugh and that is what we shall try to take forward.
Our thoughts are with you and all the family Jerry,
Lots of love, Tom & Meg

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: GUEST,Catherine Cullen, Harry Browne and Stella
Date: 30 Nov 10 - 02:40 PM

Jerry, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We saw Anne at the special Singing Walk just a few weeks ago and had no idea that the end was so near for her. We hope your lovely memories will help you over these sad days. Catherine, Harry and Stella

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 30 Nov 10 - 04:43 PM

To Jerry and family - would also like to send my condolences and those of Mary O'Connor, who last saw you both at the Keith Summers weekend.

Kitty

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: MartinRyan
Date: 01 Dec 10 - 08:10 AM

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Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: Matthew Edwards
Date: 01 Dec 10 - 11:16 AM

Very sorry indeed to hear this news; my condolences to Jerry and family.

Matthew

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 02:56 AM

Thank you everybody for the kind words. Perhaps you might think of Anne and us today.

--------------- Post from LibertyBoy - Anne's husband Jerry-----------

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: MartinRyan
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 03:23 AM

We will. So sorry we can't make the funeral.

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: Fred McCormick
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 07:53 AM

We will indeed, Jerry. Sorry I couldn't make the funeral, but at such short notice. I'm sure it was worthy of her anyway.

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: Diva
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 09:13 AM

My sympathies to Jerry and his family. Anne was a lovely lady, brave and bonnie and kind. I am sorry for your loss.
Kathy

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: Surreysinger
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 10:59 AM

Thinking of you all Jerry. I passed the news on to Marian, and she sends you all her love and heart felt sympathy, Irene x

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: GUEST,denise irvine
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 05:35 PM

May anne rest in peace, she was a lady who thought me more than she will ever know. deapest sympathies to jerry and the family

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly - Goilin Singers Club
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 06:01 PM

An amazing send off - May she rest in peace.

Subject: RE: Obit: Anne O'Reilly-Goilin Singers Club 29Nov 2010
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Dec 10 - 07:58 PM

Annette Munnelly

I have known Anne for about forty five years, as a sister-in-law and as a friend. We had many a weekend away together in the old days and always had a laugh and a good time. She was a wonderfully caring person, not least to my own mother and father when I was unable to be near or help them.

In recent times she bore her illness with great dignity. With the help of Jerry she made every day count, even made it to our Clare Festival of Traditional Singing in early November. I am glad to have known her and proud to have had her for a friend. May her sleep be peaceful.

Annette