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My family and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the impressive musicianship you displayed at my father Louis’ funeral on Tuesday at Our Lady of the Angels, Rouse Hill.

Your beautiful singing of the hymns and the wonderful instrumentals made the Mass all the more special and memorable for us.

It was a pleasure to meet you, and experience your precious gift. We have no hesitation in recommending you to our family and friends.

Warm regards,
Rosemary Sant

I just wanted to say thank you again for such a beautiful tribute for my Dad yesterday. I think almost everyone present asked who you were and how we found you. A large number asked for your name so they could book you in the future.

Thanks again.
Take care.
Carmel O’Farrell

Brilliant … Haunting … Breathtaking … and beyond our wildest expectations.

THANK YOU for helping us send of Margorie Bernadette Johnstone with such fantastic and inspiring music today from St Brigid’s, Marrickville.

Cheers,
John (JT) Thomas

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My family and I would like to thank you for sharing your beautiful voice at mum’s funeral. You have a voice of an angel. You gathered all the love we had for mum and put it into the hymns.

I can imagine mum smiling down and enjoying your voice. It truly was meant to be.

Thank you again,
Annarita Foutrel

I didn’t get a chance to thank you personally for your beautiful singing at Dad’s funeral yesterday. You were so accommodating with our song choices and your calm manner on the phone certainly helped to make an emotional time so much easier.

There were no standouts as all the singing was wonderful, but we really appreciated your rendition of ‘Spirit in the Sky’ which was a lovely way to exit the church.

With much appreciation from all the family.

Warm regards,
Christine Holloway

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Today was wonderful Eileen, Mum would have absolutely loved listening to you. The word ‘special’ gets used a lot so I looked up some synonyms, you were exceptional!

Thank you very, very much.
Ben Coogan

Thank you so much for your singing at Richard ‘s funeral. You are just beautiful.

Everyone wanted to know where I found you. I certainly gave them your name.

Thank you once again.
Love Beverley 🙏🏼❤️❤️

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So sorry I didn’t get a chance to thank you for your beautiful songs and all your help in making the day so wonderful, as you did for my Mother. As well you are and always will be a beautiful blessing for us and all Irish families in Sydney. Your voice is truly beautiful.

Thank you, Sean Doyle

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Hi Eileen,

I am so grateful for the wonderful singing and instrumental music played at Mum’s Funeral. Not only the families, but friends and relatives, also commented on your talent.

I apologise for not emailing you earlier.
I wish all the best, and may see you another time in the future.

Kind regards,
Michelle Flego

Mum and I wish to thank you for making Dad’s funeral very special for us. Your singing and music was so beautiful … so many people commented to us too.

Mum and I were reflecting this afternoon and we loved your contribution to today … all the extra little moments you were able to add to the ceremony made it so special for us. As I said, Dad loved beautiful music too – it was perfect for him.

From our family – a sincere thank you.
Lisa Silva

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I’m sorry I didn’t get to thank you in person, but I just wanted to send a thank you for the amazing job you did on Monday for Dad’s mass. Your singing and playing was absolutely beautiful and added so much warmth and meaning to the service. Dad would have been so touched.

My family and I are so appreciative. Thank you so much for everything.

Warm regards
Natalie Mifsud

I wanted to say a quick thank you, thank you, thank you … in my opinion you made my brother’s farewell! Your voice, your playing just beautiful and outstanding. I hope my brother’s proud that we gathered such wonderful people as yourself to farewell him.

All the best Eileen, I shall tell everyone about you 🙂…and never know we might see you on Captain Cook Cruises 🙂

Tagi ❤️🕊️🐾🐾🐾

I just wanted to say a big thank you for your beautiful singing yesterday; it really made the mass extra special. When we started organising the funeral mum’s first words were ‘I want Eileen McCann’. Many people commented on how moving the hymns were. Thank you!!!

Kind regards,
Joanne Azzopardi

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Just a note to again say thank you for the music and singing you provided on Thursday for Bob McEwans funeral. It was truly superb.

So many people commented to me also after the funeral saying how impressed they were with you.

Your interpretation and singing/playing of Ave Maria and Danny Boy were outstanding, and will stay with me for a long time.

Thank you.
David and Tonia Hales (nee McEwan)

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Your beautiful voice will be remembered by all who attended Mums funeral. The way you improvised and worked with Father was amazing.

Family and friends continue to praise your voice. Thank you for making Mums farewell special.

Kind regards,
Kerrie Bannister

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything on Friday! Everyone commented on how good you were and how lovely your voice is.

We were so lucky to have you a part of our day for Nan and we will be forever grateful for making it extra special!

We hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards,
Lisa

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We would like to again thank you for your wonderful singing and musical accompaniment at Wayne’s funeral service.

It was lovely to talk to you after the service and to be able to share some common experiences.

We may catch up with you again in the future, but perhaps under happier circumstances.

Kind Regards,
Maria, Gary & Lynne

Everyone was commenting after the service about your beautiful singing voice. I felt that Colin would have been very happy with the service but his highlight would have been your singing along with playing the violin.

Eileen thank you again from the bottom of my heart for enabling me to give Colin the beautiful funeral service he truly deserved. Colin played such an active part of my life and we were always very close, especially after the death of my mother. The wake started at 2 pm and the last people left here just after 8pm.

Cheers Gail

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I just wanted to sincerely thank you for singing at the funeral last Saturday. It was, as expected, so beautiful. Everyone commented on the wonderful singing during the service.

I am so sorry I didn’t convey my thanks after the service, everything got a bit hectic, so I am truly sorry I didn’t get a chance to thank you in person.

Kind Regards.
Julieanne and Kevin Periera

Sorry I didn’t manage to catch you yesterday – I just wanted to thank you for your musical contribution to the service yesterday. It was beautiful and heartfelt. Your guidance and time throughout this difficult time has been much appreciated.

All the best
Marigold.

The funeral Singer

I hope you are well!

I am so sorry for the delayed email but I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and Helen for our beautiful ceremony music.

It was just perfect and it made the day so, so special! You were an absolute dream to work with and I can’t thank you enough.

I hope you enjoyed it and hope to work again with you in the future.

Take care,
Alex

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I wanted to thank you for the beautiful music and singing at Gabrielle’s funeral last Thursday.

I am sorry that I did not get to meet you on the day to thank you personally.

Your wonderful contribution helped make the celebration of our darling sister’s life an occasion that none of us will forget.

Kind Regards,
Paul Rowe

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I just wanted to thank you for your beautiful singing and instrumental’s for my mother’s funeral today. Modesta Bordignon.

I didn’t get to see you to thank you in person
but I wanted you to know how much I thought it enhanced the mass. Mum would have loved it.

Thank you again
Bianca Murphy

Just wanted to thank you for your part in Mum’s funeral on Tuesday, the music was beautiful. I have had several people comment on it. I have also passed your mobile number onto someone.

Take care, God bless and have a nice Easter.

Kind Regards,
Sylvia Vella

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It was lovely to meet you yesterday and thank you for helping to make mum’s funeral very special. Your singing and music were magical and mum would have loved it!

I’m sorry I didn’t have a chance to see you to thank you personally before we left for the cemetery.

Wishing you all the best.
Warmest regards,
Ada Giaquinto

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Hello Eileen,

Just a quick note to thank you for your beautiful singing at Mum’s funeral on Wednesday. Fr Jerzy spoke very highly of your singing while at the gravesite.

Two of her sisters said that the hymns were sung in a way that Helen would have instructed them to be sung, both content and style. A great wrap indeed!

Thank you and blessings to you.
Regards,
Steve McGuirk

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Michael and I are so sorry that we didn’t get the chance to meet you this morning at Romano’s funeral. You were amazing and have such a beautiful voice.

Thanks so much once again, you made the service truly special.

Warm regards,
Michael and Cathie Bandiera

Thank you so much for your beautiful singing at Mum’s funeral. You have the voice of an angel, and I just closed my eyes and gave myself up to the music, when you were singing. Many people commented on your beautiful voice and how it lifted the whole Mass. I feel we did justice to Mum and gave her a great send-off!

Warm regards,
Marianne Seny

The funeral Singer
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I wanted to say a huge thank you for Tuesday. Your voice is just so beautiful and was so fitting for Dad’s farewell. So many people commented on your gorgeous singing. It really made the day.

Kind regards,
Michelle Crofts

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Big thank you for your fantastic singing yesterday at Mum’s funeral.

It made everything so special.

Kind regards
Trish Jeffs

I just wanted to thank you again for your wonderful contribution to Mum’s mass. Your voice was beautiful and very uplifting. It just made Mum’s sendoff perfect.

I received so many compliments from family and friends and will definitely keep you in mind for any future events.

All the best,
Ray McClenahan

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We didn’t get a chance to meet yesterday and I’m sorry about that.

Thank you so much, from all the family, for your part in my Dad’s beautiful service yesterday.

Sincerely, thank you.
Elizabeth Papandrea

Dear Eileen

Kathy and I would just like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks for your lovely singing and your instrument playing at our father’s funeral today at St Michael’s, Daceyville.

It was lovely to meet you and speak with you. We’re sorry we missed you after the service.

Please accept our sincere thanks and gratitude and we may meet again at St John the Baptist Church in the near future.

Kind regards,
Richard and Kathy Enriquez

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I just wanted to send you an email to thank you for your help to make Anita’s funeral service beautiful. It really meant the world to me.

Thank you so much you are a very kind and considerate lady!!!

Kind regards,
Mitch Mijatovic

Your singing yesterday was way beyond good – it simply changed the entire day – my Mum and I are so grateful.

Just beautiful xx
Steve Russell

The funeral Singer
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We didn’t get a chance to say bye yesterday but just wanted to say a big thank you for yesterday (and for pressing play for us for the video).

We had such lovely feedback from our guests about you and appreciate your professionalism and kindness.

Many thanks again,
Renee Black

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On behalf of my family, I would like to sincerely thank you for the wonderful music and singing you performed at our church service for Tommy on Monday. Many people from the congregation gave fond praise of your talent after the church service. I must say that your performance truly enhanced the celebration on the day of our Tommy’s life.

My mother and sisters were disappointed at not having the opportunity to have introduced themselves to you. Rest assured, I shall be recommending you to other people.

Thank you again,
Paul Susans

I just wanted to thank you so much for yesterday.

Your contribution was a big part of the day. You had some really big fans on the day including my eldest son Max.

Hopefully next time I contact you it’s for some other type of musical performance other than for a funeral.

Regards Enzo

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I just wanted to say how thrilled I was with everything you did for my Mum’s funeral. You made the service so beautiful and I wish she was there to see it she would have loved it.

I am sorry it has taken me so long to write to you but lots goes on long after someone dies.

Thank you for doing the Seekers song, my brother was thrilled that it could be incorporated into the service. I must say for me it was Nearer my God to Thee played on the violin – just beautiful and so poignant.

Thanks once again.
Jennifer Birrell

I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart! You made my Dad’s funeral an extra special experience with your angelic voice and accompanying instruments.

I’m so sorry I didn’t get to see you and tell you in person, but your presence meant a whole lot to me and my family.

Forever grateful,
Michelle Smith xxxx

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