The Funeral Service
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Following the service, the footage will be posted and you can watch at a later time if you were unable to watch at the time of the service.
Our deepest sympathies to you Simon, Fergus, Abby, Paddy, Helen’s mum especially and all who experienced Helen’s love and joy. Unsurpassable. We are sorry we were unable to make the celebration of her life and thank you for the chance to farewell Helen with you through this recording. Abby, your song for your mum was beautiful. Love Lou M, Phil, Hannah, Ben and Noah Cooper.
Deepest sympathy to Simon, Fergus, Abby and Paddy, Helens Mum, family and friends. A loving tribute to Helen. What an amazing life. Love Nea and Tom
Helen was surrounded by love and this was reflected in this service, as was her bravery, her beauty, her passion and her compassion.
She will be sadly mssed in our AACASA family.
What a beautiful life she lived.
Heather and Arlyn Patterson
A beautiful glorious farewell to a true angel, HELEN.. The world is a better place because Helen showed what love is. Love is contagious as you can see by the outpouring of love for Helen in this service.
She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Thank you for letting us share in the farewell of Helen.
Our deepest condolences to all the family and may Helen Rest In Peace.
Simon, you are a magnificent human being. The support you gave Helen was so impressive. You let Helen be Helen. You did not take away her independence. You were always at her side in such a gentle, quiet, understanding and good-humoured way.
At the funeral you spoke so beautifully. Helen would have enjoyed those stories.
Helen said although she had been short-changed health-wise, she had been given a gold star ranking when it came to her family.
From Helen’s earliest years Margaret has cared and supported her daughter. Like Simon she did that without overwhelming Helen’s independent spirit.
Colin and I send our love to you Simon and Margaret and to Fergus, Abby and Paddy, Michael and Justin, Rosemary, Basia and Camilla.
Our sincere condolences to Simon, Fergus, Abby, Paddy, Margaret, Michael, Justin & to the extended Quill & Sinnott family. May Helen now rest in peace. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
What a beautiful tribute to Helen’s so well lived life and a privilege to be virtually part of it. Heartfelt sympathy to Simon, Fergus, Abbie and Paddy.Well done on your poignant beautiful singing Abbie. Helen will always live on in the memories of those who knew and loved her.
An amazing service for a beautiful lady. I loved the video of photos and videos her positivity shone through in every picture. Love to you all I’m so pleased to have met Helen and her family through David and Fran.
Sincere sympathy to Simon Fergus Paddy & Abby on your sad loss. A beautiful ceremony of Helen’s well lived life. Thanks for allowing us to be present online. It meant a lot to us in Cork who feel so close to you all. Well done Abby your singing was heavenly. Thinking of you Margaret Michael Justin & extended family and sending our love to you. Maureen Denis & all the Quill Hickey family xx
Dearest Helen. You will be sorely missed by all. Your joy for life and family was an inspiration to us. I am grateful I was able to watch this through tears and laughter. Thank you for your ongoing encouragement throughout the wait to be a family. Love to Simon, Fergus, Paddy and Abby – thoughts are with you. What a beautiful reflection of Helen’s life. Love Nikki, Brett, Habte and Semere Toy
What a beautiful send off for the delightful Helen. Whenever I went to Jackie and Robs to visit, it was always an absolute bonus when I’d cross paths with Helen. You can’t think of her and not smile. You always picture her face with bright eyes and a big smile. If she had to be serious, she would still break out in a joke and a smile. What a bright spark. My sincere condolences to Simon, Fergus Abbey and Paddy. Rest peacefully gorgeous Helen xx
What a privilege to be virtually present with you all at Helen’s poignant and uplifting final celebration of her joy filled, challenging and generously lived years. May Helen continue to inspire us: to enter each day with a generous heart.
A beautiful farewell to a beautiful sole.
I will miss you, Helen. Though we did not see each other very much my mind would often turn to you whenever a mention of Irish heritage was raised in a conversation.
Enjoy your rest, until we meet again.
Love Rosie Mockler (Loschiavo)
Our condolences to Simon, Fergus, Abby and Paddy and to Margaret, Michael, Justin and families on your sad loss. It was a privilege to join you online in Ballincollig, Cork to say goodbye to Helen.
We have lovey memories of Helen on her trips to Ireland, which we will cherish forever. May she rest in peace.
Such a thoughtful, beautiful service. So much love from so many people.
Helen will be missed by all in our AACASA ‘family’.
Love and thoughts to Simon, Fergus, Abby and Paddy.
Alison and Tigist xx
Sending you our deepest condolences Simon, Fergus, Paddy and Abbey. Helen was a kind, generous and courageous woman. Abbey you have the voice of an angel and your Mum would be so proud of you. You are a wonderful family and may the memories and love you have for Helen bring you comfort.
Suzanne & Stephen
What a beautiful tribute to Helen. The Mass was wonderful as it is in every way. May God go with everyone as they travel home. Our faith is what endures.
A beautiful service for beautiful lady. So thankful this was live streamed. Our sincere condolences to Simon, Fergus, Paddy and Abby. With love from the FitzGerald’s.
Sending you all lots of love.
Anne & Nell
Dear Margaret and family,
I have loved watching the beautiful farewell and tribute to Helen and the life she led. She was truly a remarkable woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
RIP Helen Thinking of all her Family and Friends at this sad time ❤️
A beautiful service and celebration of an awesome woman…..and Abby, such a beautiful voice!
Such a privilege to be able to join this celebration of Helens life- with much love
Helen, You inspire me to live life bigger, brighter and more joyfully. Thank you for your friendship. I’ll miss you xx
Helen, your warmth and kindness touched us all. Our sympathy to Simon, Fergus, Abby and Paddy, our thoughts are with you, Chris, Kylie, Maia and Bonny
Beautiful service, Slán leat Helen x
Deepest condolences to Simon, Fergus, Paddy & Abby on your loss. May Helen Mary rest in eternal peace. Suaimhneas Síoraí da hanam.
What a beautiful celebration of Helen’s life. It was a privilege to be part of this. Abby’s singing, oh my goodness, she is an amazing young lady. Love to your Simon, Fergus, Abby and Paddy. Jenny May x
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Helen. Angus, Thea, Emma and Wendy McLoughlin/Hemphill
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Simon, Fergus, Abby, Paddy & extended family.
We hope & pray you can draw strength & comfort at this time from your beautiful memories of Helen.
Helen was so very strong in the face of many challenges & always without any complaints. Always continually positive in her thoughts on the good things in life.
I have never met a more passionate, supportive or caring person to all those she knew & also cared for in her professional life.
A strong advocate for so many & gave us countless words of advice & gentle direction.
We love, admire & will miss you Helen. Big hugs to all & pats to your beautiful dogs!! You are irreplaceable xx
A beautiful celebration of Helen’s life, Thankyou for showing her service online as we couldn’t make it in person & have smiled & cried throughout in awe of an amazing friend. Love Lisa, Dave, Abel & Samrawit!!