McElduff 2001
Last updated: February 6th, 2001
On January 22, 2001 we lost Ursula Toomey McElduff.
A celebration of her life was held at St. Catherine's church in Mountain Lakes, NJ,
and many cousins/aunts/uncles/friends attended.
This mass was the group effort of Ursula's Family and for those of you who could not be there we would like to tell you a little bit about it.
Ursula's son Matt said a lovely welcome to all. The readings were shared by her granddaughter Kathleen Kiernan and grandsons Patrick Kiernan and Kelan Mc, as well as Nan's friend Eileen Dunn. During the offertory hymn all twenty grandchildren lined up in pairs at the end of the aisle to bring up the wine and bread as well as an item which reminded them of their Nanny. These items, ranging from sand from the beach, to books, to a handmade twig ladder, and many other items were put in a basket by the altar. Then granddaughter Bridget Mc joined family friend Michael Puzo in singing "The Irish Blessing" and her pure and clear soprano brought a tear to many an eye. Ursula's daughter Susan Kiernan said a wonderful eulogy of which Nan herself would surely have approved.
We would like to say thank you for everyone's kind thoughts and prayers.
Click here for some photos.
To see some Reunion Photos, click here.
Email: mcdory@visuallink.com
Click below to find.....
Pictures of Uncle Johnny and Aunt Sue's Family
Pictures of Aunt Kate and Uncle Gene's Family
Pictures of Uncle Mike and Aunt Shorty's Family
Coming Soon: Uncle Danny's Page
Pictures of Uncle Jerry and Aunt Anita's Family
Pictures of Aunt Mary and Uncle Jim's Family
Pictures of Uncle Pat and Aunt Ursula's Family
New Pictures
The Family of Maura Bree Scanlon - Niece of Mary Bree McElduff
Swedish Cousin Gerard Scanlon, son of Maura, has sent in some photos
Pictures of The Dolan Family
Plus... Tom Dolan has sent in two Ireland Photos of Bree relatives.
days 'til the Next Reunion!
(you still have time to hide from our Fearless Leader.)
July 2005
in Beacon, NY (where else?!)
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Claudia and Matt
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