Ben Hennessy

Died on December 7, 2020

The death has occurred of Ben Hennessy
Tower House, Low Street, Thomastown, Kilkenny / Dunnamaggin, Kilkenny

The death has taken place of Ben Hennessy, Tower House, Low Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny and formerly of Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family. 7th December 2020. Predeceased by his wife Tess. Sadly missed by his son Michael, daughters Siobhan and Grainne, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Maud and Bernie, brother Pat, daughter-in-law Trisha, son-in-law Tom, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his brother Leo and sister Carmel.

Leaving from his residence to arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown for Requiem Mass at 11am on Thursday 10th December following by burial in St Mary’s New Cemetery, Thomastown. Family flowers only please, donations to the Irish Cancer Society.

Requiem Mass can be viewed online at: thomastownparish.ie

Please adhere to Government guidelines regarding social distancing and wearing of masks. (Max 25 in Church).

MAY BEN REST IN PEACE

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Reflection

Following one’s vocation is a response from within to the needs outside us. A vocation meets the human needs of the world but with a motivation from within. We care for our children and grandchildren not just because they are sick or insecure, but because we love them. this love will move us out to help them in various situations. We find a call to be ‘people for others’ because our heart teaches us that with Jesus we are all brothers and sisters, and that God wants to save the world, and needs our help to do so. This is the Sunday we all pray that our particular vocation in life may become clear and may become stronger. God calls each of us to love God and love our neighbour. This is the first Christian calling at our Baptism; we then find the best way for each of us with our own particular set of gifts, talents and even weaknesses to live out that call to love. We think especially today of religious life and priesthood. There are needs for priests, sisters and brothers in most parts of the world. as a community in families and parishes we thank those who have given their lives in these vocations and pray they may increase.