Donald John Daws (Don) - Thomastown Parish

The death has taken place of Donald John Daws (Don) Clossgregg House, Clossgregg, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Acton, London, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny, 10th February 2021.

Sadly missed by his wife Breda, son Patrick, daughter Christine, brother Duncan, grandchildren Rupert and Tilly, sister in law Wendy, Many cousins, nieces and nephews, many friends and good neighbours.

Burial and a celebration of Don’s life will take place at 12 noon on Monday, 15th February, in St Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny.

A man of many hobbies, photography, working on cars, music, his e-bike. Always enjoyed a good laugh and will be missed by those who knew him.

MAY DON REST IN PEACE

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Reflection

Is Jesus’ love for us the same love as the Father’s love for Jesus? ‘Let us ask ourselves: what is this love in which Jesus tells us to abide to have his joy? What is this love? It is the love that originates in the Father, because “God is love” (1 Jn 4:8). This love of God, of the Father, flows like a river in his Son Jesus and through him comes to us, his creatures. Indeed, he says: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.” (Jn 15:9) The love Jesus gives us is the same with which the Father loves him: pure unconditional love, freely given love. It cannot be bought, it is free. By giving it to us, Jesus treats us like friends—with this love, letting us know the Father; and he involves us in his same mission for the life of the world.’

Pope Francis