PRICE, John – Passed away peacefully with family by his side. John, loving husband of Maureen, devoted father of Mary, Ann, Robert (Cathy), David (Cindy) and John (Shirley). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Matthew, Annalyssia, Julianna, Zoe, Corey, Megan and Erin. John enjoyed a long career as a streetcar driver for the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission). The family also wishes to greatly thank the staff at Leisureworld Ellesmere for their outstanding care and compassion. Visitation at PAUL O’CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough, Toronto (between Warden and Pharmacy) from 3-5 and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11 a.m. in St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, 794 Kingston Rd. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer Society in John’s name.
from the Paul O’Connor Funeral Home website
Though of him i heard good things said him i did not personally know
Years ago he left his home for Toronto in Millstreet Town Minor Row
And with him went Maureen O Sullivan of Claraghatlea the love of his life
The mother of his children and his devoted wife
It is sad to learn that John Price has passed away
That in Toronto he has lived his last night and day
Older people i knew of John and Maureen used to say
Such a pity in Millstreet that they did not stay
Yes many regret at home they did not remain
In their case a great loss to Millstreet was Toronto’s gain
So many good people like them have found new lives elsewhere
In big towns and cities in the big World out there
Doubtless to his family and friends in Toronto the late John Price of Millstreet had good stories to tell
Of the Town and the Parish where he was known well
The Town he lived in on his life’s formative years
Perhaps like many migrants some of his old memories had him close to tears
What applies to most others applies also to me
The news of the passing of one we know or know of reminds us of our own mortality
But what matter most those who knew John Price of him had only good thing to say
And may he rest in peace now wherever he lay.
“John Price” is by Francis Duggan
http://francisrhymer.blogspot.ie/2015/02/john-price.html
(added by mdc)
Thank you so much for the poem, a lovely tribute made for John. I have a book of your poetry that I picked up on my last visit back home, “songs of a wondering fellow” and enjoy reading often ( it’s falling apart). I know many of them off by heart. Keep writing the poetry.
Many thanks again, Maureen Price