Cookstown victim remembered as ‘courteous and appreciative young student’
“I loved that about him, very clever, small moments that shone a light on his individuality,” he said., also referred to his individuality, his gifts and abilities in his homily.
“Over the years of his young life there was a lot of time to build up his academic success and his sporting skill; plenty of time to keep in his memories of good times with family and friends - treasured times together,” said Fr Donaghy. Fr Donaghy said that in recent days “Connor’s parents and close family have been greatly comforted by the good memories shared with them by Connor’s classmates and team-mates and teachers and friends”.
“Teachers remember him as a courteous and appreciative young student, always in the habit of saying thank you as he left the classroom - though he maybe let that be the passport that got him through an odd bit of mischief as well,” he added.
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