CASEY (Millstreet, Co Cork): On September 10, 2013, peacefully, at his residence Tooreenbawn, Michael, beloved husband of the late Margaret and dear father of Gene, Nora, Neil and Michael. Deeply regretted by his sons, daughter, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace. Removal from Tarrant’s Funeral Home to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet on this Thursday evening at 8pm. Requiem Mass on tomorrow, Friday, at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael Casey lived in Tooreenbawn all of his life
And there he raised his family with Margaret his deceased wife
It is so sad to learn that from life he has passed away
That in the old Millstreet cemetery at the West End his last remains now lay
Hard working and honest and compassionate and kind
Any human flaw in Michael Casey would be hard to find
In his long life he see many a Season come and go
And he made many a friend and he did not have a foe
In life the seeds of good Karma he did sow every day
And to help others he often went out of his way
Of anyone he never had unkind things to say
Fond memories of the good man he was with all who knew him will stay
From Tooreenbawn in the flesh he may be gone
But his spirit in the place he loved will live on
One who always seemed happy and was never heard to complain
Though he too knew of mental and physical pain
From life one can only hope he had a painless release
In the old cemetery at Millstreet’s West End he now is at peace
A good friend to many in his long life span
Michael Casey of Tooreenbawn was a good man.
‘Michael Casey’ is a poem by Francis Duggan