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by read180 22 Sep 2011 ( edited Sep 25'11 16:24 )
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Dear Friends today was the funeral Mass for my friend Cathy. What a wonderful celebration. I was asked to be a reader and also sang with a musical group that Cathy had been a part of for many years. Our women's group sang "Bless you my sister, Bless you on your Way", this song is song at the end of our women's weekend every year. My friend Robin sang the Ave Maria by Schubert in Latin. Bag pipes played Amazing Grace leading the family into church, and again played another song as every one processed out of church. Yes she was Irish and we had an Irish toast to Cathy after dinner with Irish Whiskey.

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by bumblebee 22 Sep 2011
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Sounds like it was a lovely service in honor of your good friend Cathy. I'll bet she was jolly.
My grandfather was Irish and loved to play music and dance.
Hugs
Linda
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by read180 23 Sep 2011
Thank you Linda. i think she was laughing and enjoying herself.
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by crafter2243 22 Sep 2011
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It sounds as if it was a beautiful celebration of her life. Hugs to you
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by read180 23 Sep 2011
Thank you and yes it was Hugs
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by shirlener88 22 Sep 2011
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Oh - I just found this - it sounds like everything went well - what a super celebration of life - you did good dear - what a sweet and dear friend you were. *4U
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by read180 23 Sep 2011
Thank you Shirlene, The 2 1/2 months seem like only yesterday. The music was awesome, I felt so honored to have been apart of her final days.
by shirlener88 27 Sep 2011
It is rather amazing - when you look back on it - isn't it - how you were guided to be there and that you were part of His plan for her and that it was also for you, too.
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by terriweistra 22 Sep 2011
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How wonderful that you can say "What a wonderful celebration" What superb music was used for this celebration!! I bet she enjoyed the music and watching you from above whilst you toasted her with Irish Whisky!!
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by read180 23 Sep 2011
O yes. She was there I could feel her presence.
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by capoodle 22 Sep 2011
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What a joyous service for a beautiful friend.
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by read180 23 Sep 2011
Yes it was beautiful: Thanks
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by airyfairy 22 Sep 2011
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This must have been quite something with such beautiful music. Thank you for sharing with us.
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by read180 23 Sep 2011
Thank you
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by cherylgauteng 25 Sep 2011
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What a lovely ending to the life of a good friend. I am sure that she also enjoyed it and was there with you all.
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by read180 25 Sep 2011
Thank you so much
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by blueeyedblonde 25 Sep 2011
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This sounds like it was wonderful! You did a good job - a tough one too!
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by read180 25 Sep 2011
Thank you so much