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BIRTHS, DEATHS, WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARIES AND MEMORIES

In Memory of Annie Byrne 1926-2008

On May 14, Vancouver's Irish community gathered to bid farewell to one of its most prominent members.....more

In Memory of Sean McGlew 1950-2008

McGLEW - Sean - Born 31 December 1950 at Navan, Ireland, passed away peacefully at St. Paul's Hospital April 2008.....more

In Loving Memory

In memory of Tom McCay who passed away in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.....more

A Tribute to a Fine Gentleman and a Scholar By MIKE QUIRKE

On February 22, we lost a great man from the village of Asdee in the Kingdom of Kerry.....more

A New Baby Boy is Welcomed at Lagan Home

Adrian and Amanda Lagan of Calgary, Alberta were thrilled to welcome their newborn son Conor Gregory, who was born on March 16, at 8:52 PM...more

Welcome Baby Shae Mangan

SHAE Allanah Mangan was born on March 16 at 6:21 AM at seven pounds, two-and-a-half ounces, just in time for St. Patrick's Day....more

We Miss You Paddy Get Well Soon

PADDY CONNOLLY has been a volunteer driver with The Celtic Connection for many years....more

May Lievesley Remembered by Vancouver Welsh Society

VANCOUVER - A large gathering attended the funeral services in the Cambrian Hall on February 28 for May Lievesley...more

Dianne VanKirk (nee Foster) May 16, 1959 - February 27, 2008

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss our dear friend and band mate, Dianne. She passed away peacefully on February 27...more

Congratulations to Caley and Caroline

Kevin and Stephanie Boggan of Vancouver were delighted to attend the wedding of their son Caley Boggan to Caroline (nee Howat) in Edinburgh on December 15...more

COMMUNITY NOTICES FEBRUARY 2007

The Celtic Connection joins with the Irish community in offering sincere condolences to Gwen and Tony McCamley of the Irish Heritage Society on the recent loss of Gwen's mother Cora Madge Harker ...more

FAYE McCAMBLEY 1940 - 2007

Our beloved Faye will be
remembered as long as
love and music last.
Faye McCambley (nee Gannon), passed away peacefully on December 16, 2007...more

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In Memory of Ann Kelly

Ann Kelly - wife of former Toronto St. Vincent's and long time Ottawa Gael Pat Kelly - passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on September 15...more

In Memory of Alex Point 1932 - 2007

After a long battle with cancer, Alex was called home on September 25, surrounded by his loving family....more

A Fond Farewell to the Burke Family

VANCOUVER - In a whirl of activity during the month of July, the popular Burke family - Joe and Christine, along with their three sons Jude, Frankie and Stephen - picked up stakes in Vancouver and headed east to their new home in Buckingham, Quebec. ..more

A True Welshman Leaves Us: In Memory of Bill Palmer

VANCOUVER - Bill Palmer passed away on May 27 in Vernon at the age of 64, after a brave struggle with cancer.....more

PAUL, MITCHELL (MIKE) 1929 to 2007

Mike passed away peacefully on Monday May 7, 2007. Mike was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1929...more

An Enormous Loss to the Scottish Community: - Foremost in the minds of those in the Scottish community when the subject of Mike Paul arises must be the boundless enthusiasm...more

An Irreplaceable Friend: Mike Paul was my best friend. We worked together for 16 years promoting the B.C. Highland Games and many other Scottish musical events which he loved to do...more

A Sad Farewell to a Dear Friend By CATHOLINE BUTLER: It was a sad day at The Celtic Connection when we heard about the passing of our great friend Mike Paul...more

A Colourful Irish-Canadian, Dies at the Age of 76

Walter O'Keeffe, one of BC's most colourful Irish-Canadian, has died at the age of 76...more

In Memory of a Dear Friend: Donald Michael Considine

VANCOUVER - Originally, there was eight of us....just a small group for a game of golf on February 17....more

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