God Bless you Uncle Bernie and may you Rest In Peace! My mother adores her brothers and sisters and her love for you was constant my fondest memories of you are from the romantic and wistful stories she told me of your growing up together in Ballinacross. A masterful plumber, I believe your work will live on in the pipe wok and water services you installed in our family home at the back of the rock! You were adored by my family and you inspired both my brothers Peter and Kevin to follow in your footsteps and become plumbers! While I may not have known you very well, I am grateful to have had Derek as one of my best friends growing up, a fine man and a gentleman that you will have been proud of! And Cathy and Bernard and their accomplishments in life, career and business are both inspiring and no doubt gave you an immense sense of pride! May you be at peace now Bernie as you join your brothers Paul & Paddy, Sister Theresa and nephews Peter & James!
May god bless you and
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
Aisling Smith, Mullahoran & Melbourne Australia.
Aisling Smith Vance:
28/04/2022