7 July, 2005

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James Brownlee

James Brownlee, Jamsie to family and friends, died last week at the age of 85.

Jamsie was born on 8 May 1920 in Belgrade Street in the Lower Falls area of Belfast. Times were hard and jobs scarce. James like many young Catholics at the time, had to leave school and seek work. He was only 16 when he went to England and got work there. But home called him and he returned to Belfast after a few years.

He joined Oglaigh na hÉireann and acted as Recruiting Officer for South Down for several years. He was arrested in 1941 and interned in Crumlin Road Jail. He was released in 1943 and again set out to find work. Finding it impossible to get a job in Belfast he set out again for England, only to be arrested on the boat, interrogated and threatened. Back in Belfast he managed to secure a job at Belfast Harbour which he held for 15 years. At a republican gathering that year he met Mary Adams, a young woman with similar republican views. They married in 1944. Such were the conditions of the time and the discrimination that they could not get a house and had to live with relatives. It was not until the early 1950s that the family got a house in St James Place. Active in politics, he supported the fledgling Labour Party hoping that its aim of uniting the working class could challenge the grip of Unionist sectarianism.

He got a job as a bus driver in the late 1950s and was a well-known and respected figure in his workplace. He was a talented artist and always managed to find time to paint. That talent has been handed on to some of his children and grandchildren.

James Brownlee's funeral on 29 June was a testimony to the love his family had for him and the respect in which he was held in his community. He was a generous and open-minded man and had friends from every walk of life. To his wife Mary, his nine children, his many grandchildren, and great grandchildren, our deepest sympathy.

I nDíl Chuimhne

Martin (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Martin Hurson, long Kesh Martyr, who died on Hunger Strike on 13 July 1981. Always remembered with love and pride by the Colm Keenan/Martin Hurson Sinn Féin Cumann, Cookstown; By the Eoin McNamee Sinn Féin Cumann, Kildress; By the Martin Hurson/Séamus Woods Sinn Féin Cumann, Pomeroy; By the Frank Ward Sinn Féin Cumann, Carrickmore, Creggan; By the Ahern/Loughshore Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann, Ardboe, Mooretown and Stewartstown; By the Thomas Clarke Sinn Féin Cumann, Blackwater; By the Owen McGill/Patsy Quinn SF Cumann, Donaghmore; By the Tyrone National Graves Association. Remembered always by West Tyrone, Ogra Shinn Féin.

JORDAN, Francis (30th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Francis Jordan, South Armagh Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, Always remembered by the Bennett/Cleary/Toner SF Cumann.

McDONNELL, Joseph (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of our son and brother Joseph who died on 8 July 1981 on hunger strike. Just a prayer from those who loved you, lots of memories fond and true, in our hearts you will live forever. St Bernadette pray for him. Always loved and sorely missed by your loving father Robbie and sister Maura. Masses offered.

McDONNELL, Joseph (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Joseph who died on 8 July 1981 on hunger strike. St Pio pray for him. This day is remembered and silently kept, no words are needed Joseph we'll never forget you. Sorely missed and remembered by your loving brother Patsy, Mary and family, Canada.

McDONNELL, Joseph (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Joseph who died on 8 July 1981 on hunger strike. Time may hide the sadness like a smile can hide a tear, but memories last forever of a brother we loved so dear. St Joseph pray for him. Always remembered and sorely missed by your loving brother Paul and family.

McDONNELL, Joseph (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Joseph who died on 8 July 1981 on hunger strike. St Anthony pray for him. A thoughtful smile as we think of you, a prayer before we sleep, but still a place within our hearts where silently we weep. Loved and remembered everyday by your loving brother Frankie, Ailish and family.

McDONNELL, Joseph (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Joseph who died on 8 July 1981 on hunger strike. The hands of time keep turning, the years have slipped away, but in our hearts and minds you're with us everyday. Always loved and remembered by your sister-in-law Julie, nephew Robert and niece Noreen.

McDONNELL, Joseph (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Joseph who died on 8 July 1981 on hunger strike in Long Kesh. It isn't what we write or even what we say, it's how we feel inside as we think of you each day. I lost a brother in a million, I loved him til the end. I lost two precious things that day my brother and my best friend. Always loved and missed by his brother Hugo, wife Marie and family. St Bernadette pray for him.

McDONNELL, Joseph (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of my brother Joseph who died on 8 July 1981 on hunger strike in the H-Blocks of Long Kesh concentration camp. We remember a smile we would love to see, a hand we would love to touch. We remember a voice we would love to hear of a brother we loved so much. Forever loved and remembered by your sister Eilish, husband Tommy, nephews Thomas and Robert, nieces Maria, Louise and Deirdre.

McDONNELL, Joe (24th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Joe McDonnell, Óglaigh Na hÉireann, who died on 8th July 1981 while on Hunger Strike in the H-Blocks. Remembered with pride by the members and supporters of both the Joe McDonnell Memorial Flute Band and the Joe McDonnell Sinn Féin Cumann, Blanchardstown, Baile Átha Cliath.

McGRANE, Jackie (1st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Jackie McGrane who died on 11 July 2004. Sólás na bhFlaitheas dá hanam. From The Republican Family, County Louth; From Louth Sinn Féin Comhairle Ceantair; From friends and comrades in Duffy/Downey SF Cumann, Dún Dealgan.

McGRANE, Jackie (1st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Jackie McGrane who died on 11 July 2004. Jackie, always in our hearts. Loved and missed from Micky, Siobhán, Gabby.

McGRANE, Jackie (1st Ann). Ireland unfree shall never be at peace. Mary Queen of the Gaels pray for her. In my thoughts always. Yours comrade Skeet, Dundalk.

McGRANE, Jackie (1st Ann). No words are needed, we shall never forget. Mary Queen of Ireland pray for her. Slán from your comrades JC, Andrea agus clann, Dundalk.

McGRANE, Jackie (1st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Jackie McGrane who died on 11 July 2004. Always remembered and sadly missed by your friends Mackers and Roisín, Dundalk.

McGRANE, Jackie (1st Ann). In loving memory of our friend and comrade Jackie who died 11 July '04. Ní fhágfaidh tú ár gcroíthe go deo, a thaisce. Ó Dodger, Mary and family, Dundalk.

QUINN, Denis (33rd Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Denis Quinn, Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died while preparing for action on 3 July 1972. Always remembered with love and pride by the Dungannon Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Coalisland Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Clonoe Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Jim Lynagh Sinn Féin Cumann, Clogher; By the Martin Hurson/Fergal O'Hanlon Sinn Féin Cumann, Galbally; By the Tony Gormley Sinn Féin Cumann, Kileeshil; By the South Tyrone Comhairle Ceantair Sinn Féin.

QUINN, Denis (33rd Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Denis Quinn, Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died while preparing for action on 3 July 1972. Always remembered with love and pride by the Colm Keenan/Martin Hurson Sinn Féin Cumann, Cookstown; By the Eoin McNamee Sinn Féin Cumann, Kildress; By the Martin Hurson/Séamus Woods Sinn Féin Cumann, Pomeroy; By the Frank Ward Sinn Féin Cumann, Carrickmore, Creggan; By the Ahern/Loughshore Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann, Ardboe, Mooretown and Stewartstown; By the Thomas Clarke Sinn Féin Cumann, Blackwater; By the Owen McGill/Patsy Quinn SF Cumann, Donaghmore; By the Tyrone National Graves Association. Remembered always by West Tyrone, Ogra Shinn Féin.

WOODS, Séamus (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Séamus Woods, Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died in action on 7 July 1988. Always remembered with love and pride by the Dungannon Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Coalisland Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Clonoe Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Jim Lynagh Sinn Féin Cumann, Clogher; By the Martin Hurson/Fergal O'Hanlon Sinn Féin Cumann, Galbally; By the Tony Gormley Sinn Féin Cumann, Kileeshil; By the South Tyrone Comhairle Ceantair Sinn Féin.

WOODS, Séamus (17th Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer Séamus Woods, Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died in action on 7 July 1988. Always remembered with love and pride by the Colm Keenan/Martin Hurson Sinn Féin Cumann, Cookstown; By the Eoin McNamee Sinn Féin Cumann, Kildress; By the Martin Hurson/Séamus Woods Sinn Féin Cumann, Pomeroy; By the Frank Ward Sinn Féin Cumann, Carrickmore, Creggan; By the Ahern/Loughshore Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann, Ardboe, Mooretown and Stewartstown; By the Thomas Clarke Sinn Féin Cumann, Blackwater; By the Owen McGill/Patsy Quinn SF Cumann, Donaghmore; By the Tyrone National Graves Association. Remembered always by West Tyrone, Ogra Shinn Féin.

PRICE, William (21st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer William Price, East Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on active service on 13 July 1984. Always remembered with love and pride by the Dungannon Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Coalisland Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Clonoe Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann; By the Jim Lynagh Sinn Féin Cumann, Clogher; By the Martin Hurson/Fergal O'Hanlon Sinn Féin Cumann, Galbally; By the Tony Gormley Sinn Féin Cumann, Kileeshil; By the South Tyrone Comhairle Ceantair Sinn Féin.

PRICE, William (21st Ann). In proud and loving memory of Volunteer William Price, East Tyrone Brigade, Oglaigh na hÉireann, who died on active service on 13 July 1984. Always remembered with love and pride by the Colm Keenan/Martin Hurson Sinn Féin Cumann, Cookstown; By the Eoin McNamee Sinn Féin Cumann, Kildress; By the Martin Hurson/Séamus Woods Sinn Féin Cumann, Pomeroy; By the Frank Ward Sinn Féin Cumann, Carrickmore, Creggan; By the Ahern/Loughshore Martyrs Sinn Féin Cumann, Ardboe, Mooretown and Stewartstown; By the Thomas Clarke Sinn Féin Cumann, Blackwater; By the Owen McGill/Patsy Quinn SF Cumann, Donaghmore; By the Tyrone National Graves Association. Remembered always by West Tyrone, Ogra Shinn Féin.

Comhbhrón

Pat Bell and family.

DONNELLY. Deepest sympathy to Deano and family on the death of their mother. From Ben Doherty.

DONNELLY. Deepest sympathy to Deano and family on the death of their mother. From Dessie Ellis.

DONNELLY. Deepest sympathy to Deano and family on the death of their mother. From Mrs Ellis an family.

DONNELLY. Deepest sympathy to Deano and family on the death of their mother. From the Lynch family.

DONNELLY. Deepest sympathy to Deano and family on the death of their mother. From Gibney family.

DONNELLY. Deepest sympathy to Deano and family on the death of their mother. From Tommy and Geraldine.

DONNELLY. Deepest sympathy to Deano and family on the death of their mother. From Mackers and Rose.

DONNELLY. Deepest sympathy to the Donnelly family on the death of their mother Frances. From Cabra SF; From Aodhan and Rose; From Greg; From Eilis, Tony ad family; From Anto and Denise; From Tony O'Flaherty; From Eddie and Lorraine O'Reilly; From Nicky and Marie Kehoe.

Mac DONNCHA. Deepest sympathy to Micheál Mac Donncha and his mother, Peggy McConkey, on the death of his father Billy. From all the Leinster House team.. From Seán Mac Brádaigh.

Mac DONNCHA. Deepest sympathy to Micheál Mac Donncha and his mother, Peggy McConkey, on the death of his father Billy. From all the Leinster House team.. From the Dublin City SF Councillors.

Mac DONNCHA. Deepest sympathy to Micheál Mac Donncha and his mother, Peggy McConkey, on the death of his father Billy. From all the Leinster House team. From the staff of An Phoblacht; From Sinn Féin Atha Cliath; From the Staff of SF Head Office.