Sean Hillen

We the family of the late Sean Hillen, his wife Kathleen, children Denise and Sean, son-in-law Patrick, daughter-in-law Sharon, grandchildren, brothers, and sisters would like to thank the staff at Daisy Hill Hospital and the ICU staff at Craigavon Area Hospital for the care and attention, support and kindness shown to Sean and ourselves at a very difficult time. Our thanks also to Fr Charlie Byrne who attended Sean during his short illness.

We are truly grateful to the extended family, close friends and neighbours who offered their support and help throughout the wake and funeral. Our sincerest thanks to all who provided food and refreshments, called at the house, sent Mass/Sympathy cards, messages and those who attended the funeral, your presence with us at this time was very much appreciated.

A special thanks to Rt Rev Msgr Hug Connolly and Fr Columba Toman who conducted Sean’s Requiem Mass Thanks also to Des McNeill for his guidance to all the priests on the day of the funeral. Thanks to the organist Eileen Mooney, the choir and soloist Colleen Walls for the beautiful music and singing during the service.

A sincere thank you to Clonduff Lourdes Committee, other Lourdes Committees from around the Dromore Dioceses, the INF Foresters, and Clonduff Ceili Club who formed the guard of honour and carried Sean on his final journey to the Church in a very dignified manner.

Thanks also to the INF for the use of their hall and the Diamonds Restaurant for lovely meal provided afterwards.

A special thank you to McGinn Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which they conducted the funeral arrangements. Thanks also to Digney Funeral Home.

Thanks to everyone who made a donation to The Clonduff Lourdes Committee in lieu of flowers.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our sincere gratitude.
Kathleen, Denise and Sean.

Sean’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 28th September at 7.30pm in the Church of St John the Evangelist.