Albert (Albie) Townsend - Thomastown Parish

The death has taken place of Albert (Albie) Townsend, Jerpoint, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, peacefully, after a short illness in the care of the staff of St Columba’s Hospital, Thomastown, 24th February 2021.

Sadly missed by his wife Marcella (nee Ingram), brother Billy, sister Susie, sister in law Kathleen, brother in law Morgan, nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Predeceased by his brothers Michael, Jimmy and Tommy and his sister Bunty.

In keeping with current HSE and Government guidelines, a private family funeral will take place on Friday at 11am, in the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.

MAY ALBIE REST IN PEACE

Albie’s funeral Mass can be viewed online at; https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/.

Family flowers only please, donations to the friends of St Columba’s.

James Meyler & Son Funeral Directors

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Reflection

John the Baptist gave concrete answers to the different groups that asked, “What should we do?” He is teaching us that faith is not abstract but is incarnated into concrete life. What small tangible things can we do to prepare for Christmas?
How can I do my part? Let us make a concrete commitment, even if small, that is adapted to our situation in life and let us continue to do it to prepare ourselves for this Christmas. For example: I can call a person who is alone, visit that elderly person or that person who is ill, do something to serve a poor person, someone in need. Even still: maybe I need to ask forgiveness, grant forgiveness, clarify a situation, pay a debt. Perhaps I have neglected prayer and after a long time, it is time to draw near to the Lord’s forgiveness. Brothers and sisters, let us find something concrete and do it!
Pope Francis