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Denis Sayers Obituary

Sayers, Denis 86, native of Knockavrogeen, Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Survived by best friend and companion for many years, Mary Bruce; loving brother of Thomas (Eileen), Sheila Doggart of Liverpool, England, Kathleen and Eileen of Ireland and the late John Michael, Jimmy, Deleia, Hanna and Mary; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. ( 1/2 block East of Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Home or St. Pascal Church. For info 773-777-3944 or www.gibbonsfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 20, 2014.
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Deepest Sympathy from cousins Cait and Mary in Co Clare, Ireland.
Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis.

March 21, 2014

I've never met anyone with a kinder heart or more gentle soul. Rest in Peace Uncle Denny. You will be missed.

Sean Bowler

March 21, 2014

May his gentle Soul rest in peace. Second Cousin Pauline & JJ Logan, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

March 21, 2014

Thanks for being part of the great memories of summers in Knockavrogeen. I'll miss you.
Your nephew, Michael.

March 20, 2014

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Gibbons Family Funeral Home - Chicago

5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

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22

Funeral

9:30 a.m.

Gibbons Family Funeral Home - Chicago

5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

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Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Pascal Church

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5917 West Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634

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