Charles Martin Gilligan (PaPa, Great Grandpa) (1927-2008)
I have been trying to find the words to type to describe my feelings and there really aren't any...Those of you who know me really well, know that things have been a little nutty around here the past few months. My Grandfather passed away the end of August, I still can't even believe he's gone :( I feel like I'm in limbo or something (that time is just kinda standing still) He's one of those people that always made you smile and the world is definitely a sadder place now that he's gone. He's the best person to just get to sit on a couch with and hug. He's THE Irish Gentleman, always had a twinkle in his eye and always a BIG Flirt ;) (Ya know the whole kissin' the Blarney Stone thing ;) )He is thought of daily and missed SO much!!! I'm just so grateful that Ben & Emma got to know him and I am totally saddened that Ginny never go the chance to meet him.
Obituary:
When Charles "Chuck" M. Gilligan, 81, of Columbus, died Saturday, August 23, 2008, the world lost some of its humor. This Irish gentleman was known for flirting, telling jokes and having a broad smile. He lived life to its fullest. He was born in Toronto, Ohio and was the oldest of two children of George and Mary Gilligan. He graduated from Toronto High School in 1945 and served briefly in the Navy at the end of World War II. He moved to Columbus to take accounting classes. On April 1, 1952, he began working as bookkeeper for Reis Bros. Trucking Company, where he was employed until mid-February 2008. He now joins his beloved wife of 38 years, Virginia, who preceded him in death, to continue their love and companionship and to watch over the family they love.
He is survived by his five sons (and spouses/companion), Michael (Liz) of Plano, Texas, Patrick (David Bishop) of Columbus, Gregory of Richmond, Va., Daniel (Lesli) of Pickerington and Mark (Barbara) of Pickerington; eight grandchildren, Shaun (Mandi), Erin and Colin Gilligan and Katie (Chris) Scheurer, all of Texas, Matthew, Ashleigh, Michael and Owen Gilligan, all of Pickerington; three great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Emma and Virginia Scheurer, all of Texas; a sister, Rosemary Onia of Crown Point, Ind.; four sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and 17 nephews and nieces; and special friend, Betty Campton of Grove City.
**I promise the next post will be on a happier subject!**
7 comments:
What a beautiful tribute to someone who obviously deserved it. Hang in there Katie! You're in my prayers!
Katie....he loved you all sooo much and talked with such pride about all of you! I am very happy he was able to know Ben and Emma and share in your sadness that he didn't get to meet Ginny. But, rest assured that he is watching over her and will be there every step of the rest of your family's life. Our lives are a bit darker, but heaven is a little brigter these days with his smile and warmth....love you so much!
Thanks for sharing that, Katie.
And it's good to see you in the blog world again.
I'm so sorry for your loss, sweetie. Sounds like you've got some great memories to cling to. Hang in there!
I am so sorry! That is such a hard loss to endure. I lost me dear grandpa in 2000, so he missed my wedding in 2001 and of course will never know my children. It breaks my heart. I just have to believe he is watching over us!
HUGS!
Katie, you are right--Ginny does seem to have his eyes. . .how special. :)
Sweet Mary! My mascara is all over my face!! I am so sorry, Katie. What a wonderful person to have had in your life.
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