Dennis O'Reilly (21 Jul 1961 - 9 Sep 2015)

I was teaching a group of kids football the other day at school, and I remembered the times when we used to have football training on Saturday mornings!
Can’t believe it’s been 5 years.

Some days I still can't believe you are gone.
When you left it was the biggest shock of my life.
Nothing prepared me for it.
I live most days wondering how I will get through them
and then I remember, you would want me to.

A year has passed already,
seems like yesterday.
The pain of missing you
Just wont go away.

I try my best yo carry on,
as you would want me to.
But my bests just not good enough,
not with out you.

I'm scared of the task ahead,
to raise our family
I always thought it was us
and now it's only me.

Dennis, please help me,
I can't do this on my own
we need you here to guide us
not just me alone.

I think I make them sad
to me that is apparent
But we raised them together.
Now I'm the single parent.

A year has passed already,
seems like yesterday.
The pain of missing you
Just wont go away.


Mary O'Reilly XXX

Loves Last Dream

By Mary O'Reilly·

‘Oh, my love, I have no wish to leave you.
But my desire to stay
cannot turn tides,
nor turn night into day.

My hands tremble longing to hold you.
And my eyes mist with sorrow.’
Softly his kiss brushed her lips.
‘Sleep, my love, sleep till tomorrow.’

‘In waking hours remember the love I have for you.
No matter how hard that may seem.
When you close your eyes I’ll be there.
In our loves last dream.’

Sorry to hear the sad news about your husband Dennis We will be thinking about you Mary and your family on this very sad day

Thinking of the O'reilly's at this sad time. Thoughts with you all.
Love the Brennan's xx

To all the mary and all the family what a lovely gentlemen Dennis was so softly spoken he all was cheerful and kind I don't think he had a bad bone in his body so sad that he was taken from you so quickly life is not fair at times I will be thinking of you all today if you every need anything any time you know I am there much luv to you all xxx

Thinking Dennis and family so sad every little bit helps thoughts are with you all

Rest in peace Dennis, Alan & Lorraine

The things I remember about Dennis are his passion for Newcastle United, his texts were always about his kids how he was looking forward to Lynettes wedding, how well John was doing at football, how great Ellen was with Malakai and Olivia, how Olivia was was going to ballet classes and starting nursery in September.
How proud he was of Luke who was always always around in case he needed him,and how Teresa had just finished her second year of 6th form,not to forget Leanne and how well she was doing in her new home and with her new job.
He also used to mention himself and how he was still doing all that he could to contribute in any way he could because that was really important to him.
I never got to see Mary and Dennis a lot these last few years something i will regret but Dennis and I kept up to date with each other via text I certainly looked forward to and enjoyed them and I hope he did also.

Words simply cannot express the sadness I feel at this time...
I'd just like to say that I'm so proud of my Dad, the battle he fought bravely, and how well he brought me and my brothers and sisters up, even in his hardest times.
It gives me some comfort knowing that he was truly loved by many people, not only as a family member, but as a friend, a role model and to some, a hero.
I know the hole that has been left in my life can never be filled, but I will try to repair the damage by sharing good memories, and stories of the joyful times spent with my dad.
Dad, you are irreplaceable, and will be missed greatly. You're always and forever in my thoughts and in my heart.
I love you so much.

Lea-lan (leanne)

My heartfelt condolences go to Mary and family on the tragic loss of Dennis. Dennis was one-of-a-kind, a special, kind, caring, thoughtful, funny, clever man. His smile would light up a room. Keep smiling Dennis, you will always be in my heart.