Joseph (Jagger) Wemyss

Died on October 25, 2019

The death has taken place of Joseph (Jagger) Wemyss, Jerpoint Abbey, Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, peacefully, at his residence, after a battle bravely fought. Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Agnes, daughters Amy and Ellie, sons Joe and Steven, grandchildren Joe and Bella, brothers Bobby, Jimmy, Michael and Christopher, sisters Joan, Ann and Bernie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at his residence from 1pm on Sunday with rosary and Vigil prayers at 7.30pm. Leaving from his residence to arrive at the Church of the Assumption, Thomastown, for Requiem Mass on Monday at 12 midday, followed by removal to Mount Jerome Crematorium Harold’s Cross, Dublin for service at 4pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations to the Carlow/Kilkenny Home Care Team.

Generous with his time, Jagger will be missed by all who knew him.

MAY HE 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.