Home from the Funeral
My sister, Eileen, was buried in Bulkington, England on Saturday, following concelebrated Mass at 11 a.m. A large crowd attended because she was so well known in the community and totally involved in her parish. People attended form her home parish in Ireland as well as Belfast, Dublin, Galway, and Belfast and Maguires Bridge in Northern Ireland. Also, mourners attended from Germany.
The main celebrant was yours truly, her older brother. a reception followed the funeral in the local hotel. Most people returned home on Sunday afternoon.
Some had their flight diverted to Dublin because of a technical problem with the plane. the fault was fixed and the plane continued on to its final destination of Knock, Ireland.
The funeral was a tough experience for the family but the presence and support of so many people helped.