Condolences from RIP.ie
May 16, 2021
by Emer Leahy
Condolences from RIP.ie
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Thank you for the outpouring of love and heartfelt messages for Angela
May 6, 2021
Dear Angela
I was about 10 when I first remember meeting you, when you and Joe were visiting Nanna at her home in Harefield. The room was filled with laughter and I’m delighted to say that at every subsequent meeting, you sprinkled the same magic on us and we couldn’t help but smile in your company. In recent years, when we visited you in Rosslare Harbour you always had a funny story to tell us and a glass of wine and made us feel so welcome.
All the men in our family were mesmerised by you and Mum, Sharman and I transfixed by your style and elegance. You were a true tour de force, knew what was going on in the world and had your own opinions.
Even in these last years when you had very limited mobility and I’m sure endless pain, you would ‘put on your face’ and smile. You bore your illness with stoicism and courage until the end.
The world will be a much poorer place without you but we are all so hugely grateful that you were part of our lives.
Rest in peace Angela.
From Lulu, Sharman, Michael, James, Mark, Claire and Stuart
I was about 10 when I first remember meeting you, when you and Joe were visiting Nanna at her home in Harefield. The room was filled with laughter and I’m delighted to say that at every subsequent meeting, you sprinkled the same magic on us and we couldn’t help but smile in your company. In recent years, when we visited you in Rosslare Harbour you always had a funny story to tell us and a glass of wine and made us feel so welcome.
All the men in our family were mesmerised by you and Mum, Sharman and I transfixed by your style and elegance. You were a true tour de force, knew what was going on in the world and had your own opinions.
Even in these last years when you had very limited mobility and I’m sure endless pain, you would ‘put on your face’ and smile. You bore your illness with stoicism and courage until the end.
The world will be a much poorer place without you but we are all so hugely grateful that you were part of our lives.
Rest in peace Angela.
From Lulu, Sharman, Michael, James, Mark, Claire and Stuart
May 3, 2021
by Joe Leahy
Angela and I
were married in 1964 and had two children together, Emer who was born in the UK
in 1966 and Kieran born in Kenya, East Africa in 1971. She was a wonderful
mother and while we had many good years of adventures, travel and experiences
together, our marriage finally came to an end in 1988. We always remained in
communication thereafter and I would venture to say that we became very good
friends throughout the long period of her illness.
Angela had a difficult and painful illness which dragged on for over some eight and a half years. I was always astounded that despite being bedridden for the last few years of her life, she dealt with her illness with incredible tenacity and endurance, while still maintaining high spirits and good humour. The end finally came for Angela when she had nothing left to fight with. It was fast, gentle, peaceful and in fact, for Angela, a blessing.
Rest in Peace Angela.
Joe Leahy
Angela had a difficult and painful illness which dragged on for over some eight and a half years. I was always astounded that despite being bedridden for the last few years of her life, she dealt with her illness with incredible tenacity and endurance, while still maintaining high spirits and good humour. The end finally came for Angela when she had nothing left to fight with. It was fast, gentle, peaceful and in fact, for Angela, a blessing.
Rest in Peace Angela.
Joe Leahy