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Conor's illness and eventual death touched and impacted the lives of so many people. I always knew that I had so many wonderful people around me and that I was blessed with my family and friends. However, I was still unprepared for the overwhelming support both emotional and practical, the compassion, generosity, sensitivity and kindness that poured forth constantly from not only family, friends and neighbours but also the community at large. Also, the genuine kindness of strangers will stay with me forever. I will never be able to thank all those involved for I know many of you worked annonymously in the background and so cannot be individually named. However, you know who you are and please know that I have never forgotten or taken for granted all that you did during those dark days. For those of you who are known to me I would like to Thank and Acknowledge the following people My Daughter Katie & her Boyfriend John Paul Cooney Friends Margot Gorman Marie Mulhearn Maura Cannavan Inge Enright Avril Murhphy Gretchen Ridgeway Richard Millea Conor's Friends Aaron Mulhern Marc Mulhern Adam Cully Stephen Mangan Daire Cannavan Aoife Cannavan Phoeboe Dunne Nicholas Lynch Isabellle Lynch Sean Secca Aoife Lynch All his Wonderful School Friends in Scoil Padraig, Clane, Co. Kildare Family Lorna Stewart Tommy Stewart Vanessa Lynch David Lynch (his Godfather) Susan Dunne Alison Secca Rene Secca Richard Dunne Anne Dunne (his loving Grandmother 'Moms') Jessica Renwick Stephen McCormack Julie Renwick Paul Alison Renwick Pheobe Dunne (his cousin who he idolised and both shared the same birthday) Nicholoas Lynch (his young cousin who idolised Conor) Isabelle Lynch Sean Secca (his cousin and brother-in-arms) Marianne Secca Marc Secca Sharon and Philip Lynch for your incredible generosity and support Aoife Lynch for being such a sweet and beautiful friend to Conor The McDades Theresa and Brendan McDade (his Paternal Grandparents) Sandra McDade Caroline McDade (his Godmother) Neighbours All in Kane's Pass, Cooleragh Co. Kildare Special Thanks to Marie Mulhearn, Lisa Cully, Eileen, Jane Mangan, Pat, Fran and Olivia All in Cooleragh, Churchview and Coill Dubh All the staff of Wards Shop in Cooleragh Scoil Padraig, Clane, County Kildare Pat Costello (Principal) Billy Dunphy (Conor's beloved Teacher) Anne Eyres (Conor's teacher for several years) Brigette Murphy (Conor's most recent teacher) Bernadette Doyle (his dedicated teacher) Mrs. Grace (again his teacher) Mr. Hobbins (his guitar teacher) Sheila (Assistant Teacher) Mary (Assistant Teacher) Sheila (School Secretary) All the other teachers, Assistant Teachers and staff who I know prayed for Conor and helped organise Conor's Classmates on the day of his funeral For all the wonderful memorial occassions you arranged. Candle in the Garden of Rememberance, the Christmas Play, the planting of the White Cherry tree and the gathering around it to bless and the special morning in the school for his first anniversary. For all the phone calls, cards and visits. School Friends I cannot select one schoolfriend in particular as they pulled out all the stops when it came to showing Conor Kindness, support and compassion. To all the boys who sacrificed time out in the yard during lunch to keep Conor company in the hall. To the numerous boys who carried his school bag for him when the steroids had ruined his back. For all the wonderful cards, picutures and letters they sent to him which really cheered him up. For forming a Guard of Honour outside his school as his funeral procession passed. For forming another Guard of Honor outside the church. For singing such beautiful songs and Conor's favourite 'Wonderwall' during the service. For being brave and reading out the prayers of the faithful when you were all so upset. For inviting me to your Christmas Play and presenting me with a lovely bouquet afterwards and again singing Conor's song in memory of him. For orgainisng a special monring in the school for his first anniversary. For coming to his anniversary mass and all the hugs. For stopping me in the street when we meet just to say hello. I am so proud of you all and I will keep you in my heart always as you grow up and go forth into the world Fr. Paul, Clane, Co. Kildare For being there and offering your support and understanding. A kind and gentle person, who sensitively guided me through all the necessary arrangements for Conor's special day and final journey. The way you celebrated his funeral mass was suitable and fitting for a child. No heavy religious wording or slants. Your words touched all our hearts and left me with beautiful memories of such a special occassion. Thank you for the lovely words and blessings at his tree planting ceremony in the school and yet again at the ceremony orrganised by his classmates on his first anniversary. It was with you he made his communion and therefore only right that you should be the one to bless his final journey. For all those who so generously organised fundraising or donated money in the community to keep us financially afloat during Conor's illness. People felt powerless and wanted to help. The last thing you want to have to worry about is paying the bills or working when your child is dying. Thanks to all who contributed. You helped in so many ways you couldn't imagine. We couldn't have done it without you. Ken Healy for your support. For all the sandwiches and beverages you generously supplied that night Blakes Pharmacy - Prosperous, Co. Kildare Philip Blake - for his tireless and dedicated work in making sure Conor's medical supplies were constantly available. His genuine compassion, support and ongoing consideration and sensitivity. All the staff in Blakes who never let us down Dr. Flanagan - Clane, Co. Kildare For his almost daily calls to the house and his kindness in sourcing his medical supplies. His compassion, encouragement and words of wisdom both then and now. A true family doctor The rest of the Team in Dr. Flannagan's Surgery who went out of their way to smooth as much of the way for us as possible. For their ongoing friendliness and care The Public Health Nurse - Helen Keogh, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare For your friendly and cheerful face during those dreadful days. For thinking of everything we might need on a day to day basis. For your ongoing interest and friendliness The Community of Clane Who constantly supported and prayed for us. Who turned out in hundreds for Conor's funeral and who shared my grief and loss. Hospital Staff Tallaght Hospital - Nurse Hazel in the Oak Ward Crumlin Hospital - St. John's Ward Claire McCaul - Specialist Oncology Nurse Jane Garland - Specialist Oncology Nurse Nicola - Specialist Oncology Nurse Pamela - Specialist Oncology Nurse in Training Rene - Staff Nurse Glaxy - Nurse Denis - Nurse Phillippe - Nurse Rosalie - Nurse Paula - Physiotherapist Dr. Michael Capre (Oncology Consultant) Dr. Ann O'Meara (Oncology Consultant) Dr. Cormac (Oncology) Maeve (Palliative Care Specialist & Pain Control) Lynn - Nurse's Assistant Sally - House Keeping St. Luke's Hospital, Rathgar Co. Dublin Maria Cosgrove - Liason Nurse All the excellent, friendly and cheerful staff in Radiotherapy The gentle expert staff who fitted Conor for his radiation mask The kind and sensitive staff in the canteen Those Who Did Their Best to Save Conor Jacquie Burgess (Cyrstal Healer) Spiritual Healer Eddie Stone (Faith Healer) Neil (Shaman) Diana Nevin (Healer and Shaman) Siobhan Dowling (Reiki Healer) All the Reiki Healers and Psychic Surgeons I am still updating this page and would like to elaborate on certain persons. If I have forgotten or left out anyone, then please forgive me as my mind is often a muddle. I will add names as they come back to me. Please also visit Memories Page |
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