Arrangements for the funeral of Conn Nolan
Friday 21st June 2019, 11.30am at St Dunstan’s Church followed by burial at 1.30pm at Westall Park Natural Burial Ground
Family and friends are gathering at St Dunstan’s Church to acknowledge Conn’s death, and to celebrate his life.
A service will take place at the church from 11.30am on Friday 21st June following a welcome reception at 6pm in the church on the previous evening. (Thursday 20th June).
After the service, those that wish to should travel to Westall Park Natural Burial Ground for 1.30pm. Here a few more words will be spoken and a few of his favourite songs will be played before Conn is laid to rest.
All are then welcome at the reception afterwards which will take place from 2.30pm at Kings Heath Cricket and Sports Club.
Travelling to Westall Park
In order to help as many people as possible to come to Westall Park, Conn’s family have arranged for 2 coaches to pick people up in Kings Heath after the church service, take them to Westall Park and then drop off finally at Kings Heath Cricket Club.
If you would like to reserve a space on one of the coaches please email Eloise as soon as possible on: eloise1968@hotmail.co.uk
She will email you in reply to confirm your place is reserved.
Please share this link with anyone who may wish to know about the funeral.
Below you will find directions and further information. Please feel free to send any messages to Conn’s family via the comments area below.
‘They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream’. R.I.P. our beautiful Conn, in sweet dreams. God Bless and Goodnight. Nanny Margaret, Grandad Kevin, Aunty Tracey will take care of you now. We were truly blessed having you in our lives, missing you we love you. Aunty Sharon and Alisha.
Peter and I will be attending- we will have our own transport and would have room for another two people. Three at a push.
I hesitate to write at what must be a hugely painful time for Conn’s family and close friends. I taught Conn during his first and second year at the university, and I was struck by his decency, civility, good humour and intelligence.But above all his maturity, He was always thoughtful and measured in his contributions and somehow seemed older than most of the other students in that seminar group he attended in his second year…
He attended those seminars and he made frequent contributions to the discussions and debates that ensued. As a parent I can only imagine the immense sense of loss his kinfolk must be experiencing at this most difficult time. My deepest condolences to his loved ones and may you find some small comfort from the knowledge that your dear child was known and valued by those who met him here at the university. May he rest in eternal peace. Dr Michael O’Neill. .
I don’t have the words to express how we feel at the loss of our lovely Conn. From the moment you were born you were a sheer delight to be around.and I was truly honoured to be your Godmother. You grew into the most intelligent and caring boy and man, a heart of gold and and the most infectious of smiles. We were truly blessed to have you in our lives and our memories of you will stay precious forever. The one and only Conn Nolan, Legend!! With all my love always R. I. P, Conn, my amazing nephew and Godson, Cath xxx
My beautiful dear nephew, what can I say… a gentleman, kind hearted and gentle, would light up any room with your big smile and contagious laugh ❤ a beautiful human inside and out. And the best nephew I could ask for. We love you Conn, God bless you. Til we meet again, rest in peace ???
We are deeply saddened at the loss of Conn. Conn was wonderful and human being. We send Conn’s family are sincere sympathies. May Conn rest in peace.
Dear Jim and Ines,
Thank you so much for your kind words of support and condolence. We were very happy that you were able to be part of the celebration of Conn’s life, and what a beautiful eulogy Liam gave at the graveside. We are blessed to have the friendships we make in life, and Liam was a dear friend to Conn, and will always be to Sean and the rest of our family. God bless you all.
Dearest Pee and Lisa,
You are in my thoughts and I’m so sorry. Conn was a beautiful boy and grew into a beautiful man. I can’t begin to imagine what you’re going through and there are no words. Love always.
We can’t even begin to imagine what you are going through in losing your precious son. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frances, Philip and family. Dublin
Dear Frances and Philip,
Thank you for your kind words of support and condolence. We are devastated at the sudden and untimely death of Conn, but we’ve had taken a lot of comfort in all of the lovely words that people have written and spoken about him. He had a beautiful send off and although his life was short, he did pack an awful lot into his 28 years and everyone loved him. Will see you for a drink when next in Dublin xxx
What a privilege it was to know you as a child and young man Conn, a beautiful, intelligent and thoughtful person. Im so sorry for the pain that your premature passing has caused to all who have known you and in particular your wonderful family. I hope with time that their sorrow is replaced with happier memories of times you spent together. God Bless Conn Rest in Peace.
My dear Lisa and family , today will be the hardest day of your life – I am thinking of you all and I know that My Jack will there with open arms for Conn – let’s hope they have as much fun as we did – you are all in my prayers and I
Know you will find the strength to carry on – the grieving will never go but you do learn to live with it – love you xxxxx
Dear Siobhan,
What can I say? Thank you for your words of love, condolence and understanding. I knew your son had tragically passed away last year and I asked lisa to pass on my sympathy as I’m not on Facebook. It’s so hard to take in as you know only too well. God rest them both xxx
Tony and I will be thinking and praying with you all today. Conn was a lovely lad so happy and looking forward to completing University then begin travelling particularly his cycling trip to France in July. Our deepest sympathy and love are with all Conn’ s family and friends. Rest in Peace beautiful Conn. Jan and Tony Szary and Eileen Palser . XXX
From one bereaved mother to another, my thoughts have been with you since I heard about the passing of Conn. I am so very sorry for your loss Lisa. Last time I saw Conn was at a Stiff Little Fingers gig & I will hold that memory in mind xxxx