John Price

Though of him i heard good things said him i did not personally know
Years ago he left his home for Toronto in Millstreet Town Minor Row
And with him went Maureen O Sullivan of Claraghatlea the love of his life
The mother of his children and his devoted wife

It is sad to learn that John Price has passed away
That in Toronto he has lived his last night and day
Older people i knew of John and Maureen used to say
Such a pity in Millstreet that they did not stay

Yes many regret at home they did not remain
In their case a great loss to Millstreet was Toronto's gain
So many good people like them have found new lives elsewhere
In big towns and cities in the big World out there

Doubtless to his family and friends in Toronto the late John Price of Millstreet had good stories to tell
Of the Town and the Parish where he was known well
The Town he lived in on his life's formative years
Perhaps like many migrants some of his old memories had him close to tears

What applies to most others applies also to me
The news of the passing of one we know or know of reminds us of our own mortality
But what matter most those who knew John Price of him had only good things to say
And may he rest in peace now wherever he lay.