McClelland, Brendan ‘Benzy’.
The family of the late Brendan (Benzy) McClelland (Granemore and Keady) have requested this acknowledgement is posted in appreciation and thanks.
Brendan’s (Benzy) daughter Leah, brothers, sisters and extended family circle would like to thank all those who sympathised with them during their sad bereavement.
To all our wonderful family, friends and kind neighbours who rallied around us and give practical help at the time of need.
To all who attended the wake and funeral, brought mass cards and sympathy cards, telephoned, messaged or posted online their expressions of sympathy we assure you these were tremendously appreciated.
Thanks also to the many individuals and businesses who brought gifts of food to the wake house and to the ladies who worked tirelessly in the kitchen providing tea and refreshments to the wake attendees.
We thank in a very special way the First Responders and Emergency services who attended Brendan (Benzy) on his sudden passing and to the Doctors and staff of Willowbank Surgery for their attentive care over the years.
No words seem adequate to express our sincere thanks to the priests of the parish especially Rev Fr Greg Carvill who celebrated a very personal and meaningful funeral mass and to the many visiting clergy for their prayerful presence.
The mass was greatly enhanced by the music provided by Amelia McCormack and thanks also to Noel and Patricia for preparing the church.
Massive thanks to the men who erected the marquee and lighting and to all those who facilitated parking for wake attendees. We were overwhelmed by the dignity and reverance of the guards of honour provided by Granemore GAC and to Tassagh Road bowls. And to the teams of men who carried Brendan (Benzy’s) coffin and dug his grace we thank you so much.
Finally to Bridget and team from Mone funeral Directors for their utter professionalism and to Granemore Hall for the use of their facilities to host the post burial meal kindly provided by Mary B Mone catering services.
At the risk of failing to mention someone we trust this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a sincere token of our appreciation.
Brendan’s (Benzy) month mind mass will be held in St Mary’s church Granemore on Saturday, September 12, at 7:30pm
