He added that Miriam was 'house proud and garden proud' and it was fitting that roses had been placed on her coffin at her prayer service. Her service concluded with a rendition of the song 'Think of Me' before her remains were brought from the church for a private cremation service tomorrow. He stressed that neighbours and friends would continue to rally around the relatives in the months to come.įr O’Brien said that the show of solidarity in the community since the death of Miriam had been a source of comfort to her grieving family. Miriam rest in peace.'įr O’Brien said that the show of solidarity in the community since the death of Miriam had been a source of comfort to her grieving family. And as she would say to you her family Slan abhaile. We thank you for brightening up our lives. She was probably unaware of what she achieved and what she meant to people in this town. 'We thank her for the light that she beamed in so many lives. And as Miriam did so often today we wave her off. It won’t take away the sting of death but it helps a lot. 'People in line this afternoon queuing in the Cathedral and outside just to off their sympathy and to offer you her family their support. The only flicker of light at the moment are her loyal friends, her lifelong neighbours who have all rallied around. 'We search for the light to come back on but it’s not happening. We are powerless, we are in the dark and in that situation we try to feel our way around. During this past week that light has died. 'I know people in this parish have looked forward to Miriam’s visits always. He said that Miriam brightened up so many people’s lives merely by her presence, her actions and her words. She visited the housebound and they were pleased to have her, such a caring person.' A smile, a wave as she went about her business. Her daily trips to town, Ardshanavoolu might be five minutes from town, but it took her so long to return back. May she rest in peace and hopefully wherever she is, she is with her sister Brenda and our grandmother and grandfather and wherever they are they are having a bit of craic.'įr Kieran O’Brien, who was the chief celebrant at the prayer service, said that Miriam was the salt of the earth. 'We are humbled and proud to have had a lioness for a mother. 'In the lottery of parents, we her children, we lucked out as we were very very lucky to have her as a mother. Dignity and compassion has been our experience. 'Mam’s family and friends would (also) like to thank Killarney, we would like to thank Ardshanavooly and we would like to thank everyone in Ireland for the way you have honoured her. Sharon said her mother would like to be remembered for her bravery and her strength. She was so human that the words Miriam Burns could be the future definition of what humanity means.' Thousands of mourners queued in the afternoon sunshine today in Killarney, Co Kerry to pay their last respects to mother of four, Miriam Burns. 'The way Mam loved is an example to us all. Most importantly she was brimful of compassion and love - a woman of substance, she gave her children everything in life to be happy and strong. She could give you what’s for if the situation required it. 'She was strong, powerful, a force of nature, who was great craic. However, Sharon indicated her mother also had tremendous strength in her. She said that Miriam was glamorous and the personification of elegance. Her daughter, Sharon, told mourners that her mother was a 'lioness' who was known locally as the 'beautiful smiling lady on the bike.' The additional hour was needed to accommodate the large crowds of people who lined up to console the family of the deceased. The air smells crisp and life just comes to a stand still.Today at St Mary’s Cathedral in the town such was the outpouring of affection for Ms Burns that the prayer service started an hour later than scheduled. It's like bright but not bright at the same time. My favorite is Saturday afternoon, when the sun is starting to head under the horizon and the afternoon sky feels hazy. Something about it reminds me of simpler times, back when I was a kid and Fall meant going back to school. Mamadrama from Upstate NY on September 20, 2011: JS Matthew from Massachusetts, USA on September 20, 2011:įall is my favorite season! I got my camera ready this year and waiting for the leaves to change, then I can publish a Photo Journey! I am lucky to live in New England! Great Hub! Voting up and sharing! Nice pictures used! Fall is easily my favorite season, beautiful scenery, that perfect "not to hot, not to cold weather", and, of course, Halloween is in the Fall, love Halloween! Sciborgs from New York on September 20, 2011:
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