Local Notes: Sympathies, wedding anniversary, birthday corner, GAA news and more
St Saviour's Church Choir, under the direction of organist Barry Murphy, meet every Sunday at 10.30am before the 11am Mass. Stock image
It is with deep and sincere regret we record the death of Mary Kelly (nee: Fardy), Blackthorn Hill, Ferrybank and formerly of Ballybeg Park and Slievekeale, who died on Friday, February 14, following a short illness surrounded by her loving family. Her remains lay in repose at Thompson's funeral Home on Saturday, February 15, with vigil prayers and rosary. Her remains were removed from Thompson's Funeral Home on Sunday, February 16, to St Saviour's Church where they were received by Fr Robert Grant PP, followed by Requiem Mass celebrated by Fr Robert Grant PP. Burial took place in Butlerstown Cemetery immediately after mass. Her family brought gifts to the altar which were part of Mary's life. The readings and the prayers of the faithful were read by family members. The soloist was Brian McCarthy with Barry Murphy, organist and assisted by St Saviour's Church choir. Mary’s son Ray and her granddaughter gave a lovely few words about Mary's life and how much she loved her family and grandchildren, at the end of Mass. She was a lovely neighbour and was always walking with the grandchildren in the buggy. She was loving mother and grandmother. Mary always loved a chat, and she had a great sense of humour, she was always smiling. She was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband John. She was well known and liked in Ballybeg where she lived for over 40 years which was shown by the huge cortege at her removal, requiem mass and burial. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure to know her. Predeceased by her husband John, she is survived by her son Ray, daughter Janet, daughter-in-law Rose, son-in-law Pat, her loving grandchildren Molly, Abbey, Rachel and Annabelle, her sister Peggy, her brothers Eddie, Nicholas, Micheal and Oliver sisters-in-law nieces nephews extended family relatives neighbours and friends to whom we offer our deepest sympathy.
A very happy 53rd wedding anniversary is wished to Kevin and Eileen Keough, Priory Lawn who celebrated their special day recently. Best wishes come to them for many more years of happiness from all their family and their many friends. A very happy wedding anniversary is wished to Albert and Ann Murphy, Bawnfune, Butlerstown who celebrated their special day recently. Best wishes come to them from all their family and their many friends.
It is with deep and sincere regret we record the death of Mary Collins (Nee: Flavin), Priory Lawn, who died peacefully at her home on February 14, surrounded by her family, following a short illness. Formerly of Sporthouse, Butlerstown and late of the Grandville Hotel, her remains lay in repose at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home on Sunday, February 16, followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fenor. Requiem mass took place on Monday, February 17, followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery. Mary’s Cortege passed by her residence on route to the cemetery. Mary was a lovely gentle lady, a wonderful mother. A very popular member of staff of the Grandville Hotel until she retired some years ago. She was a member of the Edmund Rice ARA and enjoyed all the activities they had. She will be sadly missed by family and friends which was shown by the huge cortege at both the removal and burial. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Mary Flavin and baby grandson David, she is survived by her son Peter, her daughters Jane, Deirdre and Jenny, her 11 grandchildren, her brothers Sean, Tom, Micheal, Gerard, and Paddy Joe, her sisters Bridget, Joan, Noreen and Patricia, her son-in-law Mark, sisters -in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends, to whom we offer our deepest sympathy.
A very happy birthday is wished to Oran Murphy who celebrated her big day on Tuesday, February 25. Birthday wishes come to her from all her family especially her grandparents Barry and Rose Murphy, Cluain-a-Laoi and her many friends. A very happy birthday is wished to Brooke Durand Sinnott who celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, February 25. Birthday wishes come to her from her second mammy, Valeria Ryan, Priory Lawn and all her family and her many friends.
A very happy 21st birthday is wished to Ellie Swift, Dunhill who celebrated her birthday recently. Birthday wishes come to her from all her family and her many friends, especially her granddad Jerry Walsh, Ballybeg Square. A very happy 18th birthday is wished to Kevin Waters, Butlerstown who celebrated his birthday on Monday, February 24. Birthday wishes come to him from all his family and his many friends.
Boys and Girls aged 6,7 and 8 are back training every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm and new players are always welcome. Head Coach - Sinead Kirwan, supported by Martina Cashin and David Griffin. Boys aged 8, 9 and 10 years are back training on the Astro Pitch every Monday and Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm. Head Coach - Derrick Murphy, supported by Darren Tuohy, Darren Boland and Eamon Mongy. Boys aged 11 and 12 years are back training on the Astro Pitch from Tuesday, February 25, from 6pm to 7pm. Open to boys born in 2013 or 2014 and new players are always welcome.
The Little Saint’s, boy and girls aged 4 to 6 years, are starting back on Saturday, February 22, from 10am to 11am in St Saviour's NS Hall. New children are always welcome. Coordinators Stephen Whelan, Martina Cashin, Sarah Reidy, Chris Reidy JR, and Brian Power.
Samaritans offer emotional support to all their callers who are going through difficult times in their lives. They can be contacted on free to call number 116123, 24-hours-a-day, or face to face contact at their 16 Beau Street, Waterford office between the hours of 9 am to 9 pm.
Friday Nights Lights continues, weather permitting, from 6pm to 7 pm for girls and boys age 5 to 9 years and all are welcome. The cost is €2. Training for other age groups up to under 15 years takes place on Tuesday and Thursday, from 5.30pm to 6.45pm.
St Saviour's Parish Office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 12pm. E-mail stsaviourspo@outlook.com or phone 051 376032 for booking masses, Baptismal certs, Mass cards holy water. Also in stock Medals and Baptism candles. Parish text mobile 089 2395192 or phone 051 376032 and like us on Facebook: stsavioursbb.
Mass time in St Saviour's is 10am - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and Sunday at 8.30am, 11am and 5.30pm. Baptism takes place on Sunday at 12pm. Please contact the Parish office to arrange and a weeks notice is required.
St Saviour's Church Choir, under the direction of organist Barry Murphy, meet every Sunday at 10.30am before the 11am Mass. All are welcome to join.
