Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Monday, March 3, 2008 at the Palliative Care Unit, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, age 57 years. Predeceased by his father Augustine (1982) and brothers: Stephen (1991) and Barry (1998). Leaving to mourn his loving wife Carmel (Coady) of 35 years; sons: Dana (Lisa) and granddaughter Selena, Dale (Robyn) and granddaughter Rachel, mother Emily O'Rielly; sisters: Shirley Williams (Terry), Sharon Tobin and Alice O'Rielly-Tobin (Matt); sisters-in-law: Carmel O'Rielly (Stephen - deceased), Shirley O'Rielly (Barry - deceased), Eileen Brien, Marie Tibbo (Bill), Ella Reardon (Walter); brothers-in-law: Ron Coady (Sharon) and Gerry Coady (Michelle); special aunt Sister Martina O'Rielly; caregiver Charlene Keough and special furry companion Blackie, as well as an extensive circle of family and friends. Resting at Ryan's Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 4 and 5, 2008, from 2-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place at Immaculate Conception Church, Cape Broyle, on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. A very special thank you to the staff at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre as well as the Palliative Care Staff at the Leonard A. Miller Centre for their exceptional care during this difficult time.