 
- Join the conversation |
In MemoriamNeasa Scanlon - 31 July 1974-23 July 2011
Neasa had been a great asset to the Irish community in Wellington over a number of years, giving freely of her time. Many would have heard her lovely voice on the Capital Irish radio sessions or heard her play at sessions at Kitty O'Sheas and other musical events. The Hutt Valley Irish Society is particularly grateful for the time she gave with the children of the club - teaching and playing with them as they learnt and performed songs. She was farewelled on Thursday 28 July at 1pm at Old St Pauls, with a celebration of her life at the HVIS premises later that day. Watch Neasa, as part of Glór na mBan, perform the Irish song "Máire Mhór" or a set of Irish reels, at the Mayfair cafe, Upper Hutt, New Zealand May 9th 2006. Or see the group's entry on www.myspace.com.
John Sheppard
He continued to participate in events and to make friends at the club and enjoyed the card evenings until recently. Members will remember his smiling face and enjoyment of events. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family - John's wife, Marian, and children John, Angela, Fiona, Tony and their families.
Tim Cahill - 11 May 1924-12 December 2009
Originally from Co Limerick, Tim arrived in New Zealand in 1956 from England, where he had met Nancy, who was also Irish. His many friends Tim as a lively debater, who often triggered debates for the sheer enjoyment of them. But he also liked nothing better than to re-tell long, often rambling stories and tales. He was always an active fellow; when young he enjoyed cross-country running, and athletics, as well as playing hurling and Gaelic football. And he enjoyed getting onto the dancefloor. In later years, and especially in his retirement to Napier, he turned his considerable energy to his garden. In addition to his active involvement in the Hutt Valley Irish Society, of which he and Nancy were Life Members, he was also involved with the Harbour Board and the Maritime Museum, as well as the Petone Workingmen's Club. Kevin Regan - died February 2010
|
|
John
Sheppard came to NZ in 1956 on the Captain Cook. John and Marion
settled in the Hutt. He was a mechanic and owned BP Service Stations
in Petone. John joined the club in the early days of the old house.
He was a generous benefactor and served on the committee and was
a tireless member working for the benefit of the club He was highly
respected by the Irish community. 
