Noel Cussen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our favourite Leprechaun, Noel Cussen of Shanakeil House in County Cork. Noel was born in the small village of Newtown, Ireland to Delia O’Boyle and Edward (Ned) Cussen. He immigrated to Toronto when he was 32 and en route, he met the love of his life, Dorothy. He and his beautiful wife settled in Toronto and raised their children until 1976when they relocated to their White Rock home in which the family continues to share many a laugh and now a memory. Noel is predeceased by his brothers Liam, Gerald and Boyle and his sister Aida. He is survived by his brothers Edwin and Harry and his sisters Finola and Deirdre. Noel leaves behind his very loving children, Jim and his wife Meg, their son Kevin, Siobhan and Noels dear friend Wayne and their children Dustin, Jessica, Taylor, Melissa, her husband Gerald and their children Liam, Brendan and Michaela. A very special place will always remain in Noels heart for all his nieces and nephews and their families. Along with the support of family and close friends, Noel was able to live his life as he aged in his own home and for that, he was eternally grateful. So at 5:00 o’clock any day of the year, after a good visit and a laugh, raise a glass to Noel and say as he did:

Sinn a bhfuil a chairde

Pronounced by Canadians: Shil amin a corda

Meaning: An end of a story my friend