Profound sorrow was occasioned by the passing of Seamus Trayers, Ard na Mara, Old Waterford Road, Tramore, formerly of Oranmore, Co. Galway, who was pre-deceased by his wife,Joan, and his son, Eamonn. The remains were received and blessed on arrival at Holy Cross Church by Mons. John Shine, Fr Michael Toomey and Mons. Nicholas O'Mahony, who also officiated at the requiem mass. The overflowing congregations on both sad occasions testified to the esteem and high regard in which Seamus and his family are held. We prayed that God may bring him safely home to 'heaven. Tanya and Rachel led us in the readings, the first glowing candle
on the advent wreath signified that it is a time to look forward and look,'" - back, the first and last coming of Christ at the end of time. We are asked to stand ready. At the Incamation the word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us to comfort us at our lowest. We are helped cope with sickness, disappointment, loneliness, fear and death. God has made time eternal to make sense of it for us. Seamus came-from a very religious family, two brothers priests and with Joan made a great contribution to the community here in Tramore flower arranging in church and as part of the first parish councils.

The prayers of the faithful, Sara, Orlaith and Eamonn asked that we remember the wonderful staff of Killure Bridge Nursing Home for the past four years' care; all the sick in WRH and St. Patrick's and doctors and nurses who care for them; also his GP and all who had gone before Seamus. Brigitta, speaking on behalf of the family, said Seamus was a keen sportsman playing in the 1951 minor All Ireland final and won the Connaught schools' tide with St. Marys in 1952. He took on hotel management and served in Paris, London, including the Savoy Hotel, where he met Joan; they travelled to many places in England, Ireland and Wales managing
hotels in the Trust Forte Group. In 1971 he was appointed manager of the Grand Hotel in Tramore. With Joan, who was a great baker, they also ran a B&B business which had many European clients. He loved all sports mainly horseracing and made many trips to Cheltenham. He was a calm, quiet, friendly and kind man who loved having his children and grandchildren around. Unfortunately, Seamus suffered a stroke four years ago which restricted his vitality but he remained calm and accepting of the situation.

Seamus will be missed and his memory long treasured by all privileged to call him friend. His family said farewell with love. To the sad strains of "Be Not Afraid," Seamus was brought to his resting place in the adjoining cemetery. Sincere sorrow in their sad loss is extended to his family, James, Eileen, Joanne, Brigitta and Tanya; his sister, Eva; nineteen grantf children, extended family, nephews and nieces, relatives and many friends and neighbours. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Courtesy of The Waterford News and Star Tweet

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