RIP Father Tom O'Donovan
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Peace.
Tom O'Donovan died at 3.15pm, on Saturday January 26th 2013. Australia Day and Indian Independence Day. Michael Ryan, Michael Kelly and Tom's niece Patricia O'Donovan were with Tom as he died, praying Tom's beloved Rosary together as he joined the heavenly choir. May he rest in peace.
In Our Lord
Steve (Curtin)
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SMH http://tributes.smh.com.au/obituaries/smh-au/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-odonovan&pid=162708459
ODONOVAN, Rev. Fr./Thomas ODonovan SJ.
Died peacefully on Australia Day at the age of 91 at Holy Spirit Croydon.
Loved son of Edmond and Mary (both dec) and brother of Brian and John (dec).
In proud and grateful memory of this devoted and zealous servant of his Lord during 75 years of Jesuit life and 61 years of priestly ministry.
His brother Jesuits will miss his warm sense of companionship and always admire his dedication to the many communities he served.
Concelebrated Requiem Mass in Thanksgiving will be celebrated at St Marys Church, corner and Miller and Ridge Streets, North Sydney on Friday (February 1, 2013) at 10.30 a.m.
Burial in the Jesuit Lawn Cemetery at Macquarie Park will follow at the conclusion of Mass.
A Vigil Mass will be celebrated at St Marys on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 7.00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers any offering in memory of Fr.Tom will be gratefully received by the Jesuit Mission, 31 West Street, North Sydney, 2060.
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Vale Toddy,
Like so many I benefited from his guidance from early days at St Aloysius then through senior years at St Ignatius. And ever since have enjoyed his company at countless weddings and christenings he has celebrated for the old boy community.
As was pointed out in another tribute he was even able to make a chapel full of Riverview boys sing with enthusiasm!! (That must qualify as a miracle!)
Most appropriate he passed on the National Days of both Australia and India, two countries that are the better for his life. And ironic also that he passed at 3.15, being the great rugby man he was - I'm sure the 1st XV in heaven will be looking forward to his guidance and pineapples at half time as I know the 1976 5th XV did! He was also a staunch advocate for the OIRFC and sport in general.
RIP
JB
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