Wednesday, October 30, 2019
To Carol, Eileen, Teresa, Pat, Barbara, Beth, Jim, Larry, Ken, Stephen, Brian, spouses and families,
We were shocked to hear of your Dad's passing so soon after his beloved Betty. No doubt you were shocked too. We sympathise with you at this time of great sadness. You are very much in our thoughts these days as you bid farewell to your Dad. Despite this sadness there is an enormous legacy to celebrate when we think of your Dad's long and very full life.
We feel his loss too because knowing him has greatly enriched our lives for many years. He made each and everyone of us feel important and cherished. He had a genuine interest in all his relatives and friends. His pride in all of you shone through every time we met him or chatted with him on the phone.
Your Dad was a very proud American but he never forgot his roots in Galway and Leitrim. We are happy that he has passed on this interest in his heritage and ancestry to you, his children and grandchildren. We have enjoyed many Mahon visitors to Ireland over the years and we look forward to may more in the future.
No doubt we will remember your Dad and indeed your Mum whenever we gather.
What we said of your Mum is equally true of your Dad - we shall not see his likes again or as we say in Gaelic - Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
Heartfelt sympathy from Frank, Mary, Susan, Michael, Finn and Eleanor in Naas, Ireland
