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Phelan 29 03 20 B

James Phelan

Dublin, Palmerstown

PHELAN, James (Jim) (Palmerstown, Dublin 20) March 29th., 2020 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine and cherished and much loved father of Amanda and Darina and grandfather of Sarah, Claire and Catherine; Sadly missed by his loving daughters and especially his youngest granddaughter Catherine, brothers Denis and Peter, sister Jane, Darina's and Amanda's partners Derek and Rob, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends, and neighbours, pupils and fellow terpsichoreans.


May he rest in peace.

Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral and memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Our family would like to express our gratitude to all the management and staff at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for their exceptional care and kindness shown to Jim at all times.

Those who would like to send condolences, please leave your personal message by selecting “Condolences” below or alternatively leaving a message at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.


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March 29, 2020

11:00 am

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RuthPupil

<p>I am so saddened and shocked to hear of Jim’s passing. My sincere condolences to his family, whom he spoke about lovingly during our driving lessons. He was a true gentleman, Rest in Peace Jim</p>

Amy smythMy past driving instructor

<p>A lovely funny man, especially when driving, he used to give a history tour rather than a lesson haha. May he rest in peace with his lovely wife</p>

Amy smythMy past driving instructor

<p>A lovely funny man, especially when driving, he used to give a history tour rather than a lesson haha. May he rest in peace with his lovely wife</p>

Carmel & Ray Henry, Carraroe, Slligo.Friends of Denis.

<p>Sincere sympathy Denis.</p>

Lavinia KirwanPupil

<p>Darina, I was very saddened to hear of your Dad&#8217;s passing. He was a very kind, pleasant man who would always stop and have a chat with myself and my younger brother Paul.</p>

Kirstin FeeneyPupil

<p>I am so saddened and shocked to hear of Jim&#8217;s passing. My sincere condolences to Jim&#8217;s daughters, whom he spoke about to me with such love, during our many driving lessons. I was privileged to know Jim and have him as my driving instructor, he became a friend and mentor to me and I will miss him greatly. A true gentleman and gentle soul, Rest in Peace Jim.</p>

John OakesTango teacher and friend

<p>Deeply shocked and saddened at the passing of Jim. A valued past member of the tango committee and had many years at the Palma Fest with Jim.</p>

Louise BarrerrTango Dancer

<p>Jim was such a wonderful man, so kind to me when I first started dancing and continued to be as the years passed. So sorry to hear of his passing may he <span class="caps">RIP</span>.</p>

Olive WardellSecond Cousin

<p>Dear Amanda and Darina,</p> <p>Your Dad was a rock of support all these years with happy chance visits and long telephone conversations. He tore off my L plate with glee and was at my graduation&#8230; fond fond memories&#8230; He&#8217;ll be sorely missed and I send you my sincere condolences.</p>

Jacqueline kerins nee mc cabeNeighbour

<p>Dear Amanda and darina I am so sorry to hear of the death of your dad he was a lovely man he is in heaven with your mam may he rest in peace</p>

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