Original Memory Book for D. Paul Reilly

Memorial Service

For the Late

June 28, 1933 – June 28, 2020

Thursday July 9, 2020 @ 11:00 am

Held at:

Holy Spirit Anglican Church

Howard St. Chippingham

Celebrant/Preacher: Rev. Fr. Deangelo Bowe

n Wednesday June 28th, 1933, a bouncing baby boy was born to Thomas and Eileen Reilly, in Dublin Ireland. The first of three children he was named Daniel Paul Reilly, and was lovingly called Dan by all.

As a young boy, Dan moved to Birmingham with his parents, and returned to Ireland when the Second World War began. He went to live with his grandparents, and beloved Aunts, Sheila and Breida on their farm in Ireland, memories of which he fondly recalled especially in his latter years.

Dan had a love of music and was a brilliant pianist, and often entertained his family and friends with his musical talents. Eventually this love of music led him back to the UK where he met and married his first love Mary. That union produced four children, Paul, Tony, Suzi and Mark.

His love for music, led him to the Channel Islands, Canada, among other places before eventually landing in the Bahamas where he created a jazz trio called The Paul Daniels Trio. Paul, as he was known in the entertainment circuit of the Bahamas, was a very popular musician, who fell in love with the climate and people of the Bahamas and adopted it as his new home. He eventually met and married Eleanor Grace Babb and this union produced two daughters Siobhan Michelle and Nicole Antoinette.

Always in pursuit of personal development and enrichment Paul met Earl Nightingale and under his tutelage became a world-renowned specialist in the field of Human Resources Development and Behavior Modification. His constant quest for knowledge led him to pursue and obtain a Doctorate in Metaphysical Science, and he was a Divine Science Fellow. He holds ministerial status with the National Metaphysical Institute

and was a Certified Metaphysical Practitioner. Dr. Reilly authored several books including Success is Simple, The Science of Selling and Time to Think Volume 1.

His most passionate and greatest achievement was his daily radio program, Time To Think, which he authored and narrated and produced, and which ran concurrently in the daily Newspapers for well over 30 years. Dr. Reilly possessed an unusual gift of being able to communicate his ideas and philosophies to all who came into contact with his work.

Dr. Reilly was a renaissance man who dared to dream the impossible and live the fantasy. He was a pacesetter who transcended barriers of race, creed, dogma, status and wealth. Passion, determination and drive were embedded deep within his Irish veins, and never once did he give up. Throughout his entire lifespan he doggedly and fervently fought to bring light where there was darkness, peace where there was turmoil and enlightenment to all. He cultivated a legendary legacy of positive impartation to millions of people around the world. So many people have received inspiration and motivation after having listened to his daily program or having read his wise counsel in newspaper print.

Like so many in our Country’s colorful history, Dr. Reilly left the land of his birth and wholeheartedly adopted the Bahamas and the Bahamian people as his own. For many decades he was a force to be reckoned with because of his love for this Country, his strong belief In the brilliancy of its human capital and his firm faith in the possibilities that lie ahead of us.

He was a handsome, articulate, soft spoken, debonair man for all seasons, whose lifelong mantra remained solidly on loving all mankind.

Early on Sunday morning June 28th, the day of his 87th birthday, surrounded by his beloved children Siobhan and Nicole and Grandchildren Nicholas and Amber, he made his peace with the lord and slowly slipped away at 11:43 am He has left an indelible mark on the world and he will be greatly missed.

THINK ABOUT IT!

Dr. Reilly was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Eileen Reilly and his one true love Eleanor Babb-Reilly: He is survived by:

Daughters: Siobhan Reilly-Laing and Nicole Reilly;.

Grandson: Nicholas Reilly;

Grandaughter: Amber Pinder;

Son-in-law: Anthony Laing;

Other Children: Paul Reilly, Anthony Reilly, Suzi Reilly & Mark Reilly (United Kingdom); 11 Grand Children and 9 Great Grand Children (United Kingdom);

Sisters: Aileen Burford-Mason (Toronto) and Ann white Thompson (Ireland);

Sisters in Law: Garnel Babb, Melvina Gibson, Edith Babb, Patricia Babb and Monica Thomas.;

Brothers in Law: Cresval Babb & William Thompson (Ireland);

Nieces: Philippa Forde, Sherice Gibson, Tonya Gibson, Abigail Babb, Monique Babb, Estelle Gibson, Stanell Babb, Elaine White Whelan, (Ireland) & Lucianne Hughes (Ireland);

Nephews: Allison Miller, Linton Miller, Sean Gibson, Steffon

Gibson, Perez Babb, Charlton Babb, Terrence Pedigan, Satnley Babb

Jr, AJ Munroe, Ritchie Richardson, Anthony Forde, Robbie White (Ireland) Oliver Burfurd Mason Totonto;

Other family and Friends: Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes, Dr. Ian Kelly, Rev. Kay Barrett, Mr. & Mrs. Wenty Stubbs, Mrs. Violet Weech, Irene Moss, Paul & Tanya Hanna, Rose Stanislaus, Ron Devasto, Kerry Fink, Mrs. Joyce Drakes and Family, Mr. Michael JR Fernander, Ricardo Knowles, Jerome Sawyer, & Hope Ratliffe, Richard Rudon, Vienna Johnson and Family, The Fernander & Armbrister Families, Anton Butler, Leslie Thompson, The Laing and Smith Families, The Guardian and Star 106.5 Family and many friends and family too numerous to mention.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Introit Hymn | Through All The Changing Scenes Of Life

Through all the changing

O make but trail of his love: Scenes of Life, In trouble and in Joy experiences will decide how The changes of my God shall still blest are they, and only they, My heart and tongue employ Who in His truth confide.

O magnify the Lord with me, Fear him ye saints, and you With me exalt His name, when will then have nothing else to fear In distress to him I called; make you his service your delight, He to my rescue came. Your wants shall be his care

The hosts of God encamped

The Father, Son and Holy Ghost Around the dwellings of the Just; the God whom we adore Just, deliverance He affords to all be glory, as it was, is now Who on his succor trust And shall be evermore

Collect for The Departed

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Almighty God, we remember before you today your servant Daniel Paul, and we pray that, having opened to him the gates of larger life, you will receive him more and more into your joyful service, that, with all who have served you in the past, he may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

Epistle | Read by Nicholas Reilly - Grandson

A Reading from the Word of God written in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.

14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died.

For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will by no means precede those who have died.

16 For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call and with the sound of God’s trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first.

17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever.

18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Reader: The Word of The Lord

Response: Thanks be to God

Gradual Hymn | Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassion’s, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

Refrain:

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above

Join with all nature in manifold witness

To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

The Gospel

Celebrant: The Lord be with you

Response: And also with you

(Refrain)

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth

Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

(Refrain)

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

Celebrant: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to St. John 14:1-6

Response: Glory to Christ our Saviour

14‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. 2In my Father’s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. 4And you know the way to the place where I am going.’ 5Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?’ 6Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Celebrant: The Gospel of Christ

Response: Praise to Christ our Lord.

SOLO | Mr. Ricardo Knowles

Tribute | Barrington Brennen

Homily | Fr. Deangelo Bowe

Musical Tribute | Mr. Eldridge McPhee

PRESIDENT: Let us with confidence and hope confess the faith into which we were baptized, as we say, The Creed I Believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Intercessions | Read by Amber Pinder - Granddaughter

LEADER: For our brother Daniel Paul let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ who said, “I am Resurrection and I am Life”.

ALL: Hear us, Lord.

LEADER: Lord, you consoled Martha and Mary in their distress; draw near to us who mourn for our brother Daniel Paul and dry the tears of those who weep.

ALL: Hear us, Lord.

LEADER: You wept at the grave of Lazarus, your friend; comfort us in our sorrow.

ALL: Hear us, Lord.

LEADER: You raised the dead to life; give our brother Daniel Paul eternal life.

ALL: Hear us, Lord.

LEADER: You promised paradise to the thief who repented; bring our brother Daniel Paul to the joys of heaven.

ALL: Hear us, Lord.

LEADER: Our brother Daniel Paul was washed in baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit; give him fellowship with all your saints.

ALL: Hear us, Lord.

LEADER: He was nourished with your Body and Blood; grant h a place at the table in your heavenly kingdom.

ALL: Hear us, Lord.

LEADER: Comfort us in our sorrows at the death of our brother Daniel Paul Let our faith be our consolation, and eternal life our hope.

ALL: Hear us, Lord.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Lord have mercy. Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.

ALL: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name; your kingdom come; your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. Prayers:

I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses; And the voice I hear, falling on my ear; The Son of God discloses.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known.

He speaks, and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing; And the melody that He gave to me, Within my heart is ringing.

And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known.

I’d stayed in the garden with Him, Tho’ the night around me be falling; But He bids me go thru the voice of woe, His voice to me is calling.

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s I try to put into words the profound loss I feel on the death of my dear sweet beloved Father, I reflect on the following poem;

Dad Not Enough Time By Kelly Roper. The time we had, Dad, Wasn’t nearly enough To pack in an entire lifetime of love. There are so many questions that I need answers to, But now that you’re gone there’s no way to ask you. But there are still photos to remember you by. Each time I look at them, I still want to cry. They say grief is easier to bear as time goes by, But that doesn’t stop me from wondering why?

Why my dear, sweet dad Was taken so soon, When he was my guiding star, my sun and my moon. There are no answers to a question like this, So I’ll cherish your memory, and mourn the years we’ll miss.

Those of you who me know well, knew that I was THE ultimate Daddy’s girl. As a little girl I would go everywhere with him, as a teenager I clung to his every word and took great delight in telling the world that I was D. Paul Reilly’s daughter and he was MY Daddy. (yes only me had a Daddy). Through the years whenever I needed advice, it was he I turned to and whether I agreed with what he said or not, I knew it was coming from a place of love.

Although I know he was not perfect, indeed as none of us are, he strived to be the best he could every day, conquering his shortcomings as they came. His greatest pride and accomplishment was his daily motivational program Time to Think, which aired daily on the radio stations and in the daily newspapers. His ability to share his knowledge and somehow help people to live more fruitful and positive lives was the driving force that kept him going well into his Eighties.

As his health and eyesight began to fail daddy moved in with me, and I took on the role of caretaker, confidante, and personal chef. It wasn’t always easy as that mouth of his was very sharp, and in true Irish fashion he never backed down from an argument, especially if it had to do with his beloved Donald Trump.

Over the last four years, our already close relationship was cemented even more as we shared many many things. He often spoke fondly of his younger days in Ireland and of the early days when he came to the Bahamas, and it was such a peaceful little town, which he grew to love and made it his second home.

There is nothing I would not do for Daddy, and his every wish was my command, from the bags of chocolates to the endless Dairy Queen cones. However as his body grew more frail the aches and pains became more frequent, and his eyesight began to fail. I tried everything to make my daddy better, with endless trips to the doctors, medications and supplements. Alas God had the final say. Daddy if only I could have made it right you would still be here with me. I miss you more than words can say. I miss our chats, I miss our spirited arguments but most of all I miss your sweet warm demeanor, your warm compassion and your wise council.

Our love ran deep, it was a special kind of love. I was your “Chi Chi” as you so fondly called me, and your death has cut deep, and I honestly don’t think I will ever be the same. You took a great piece of me when you left and my soul grieves for you.

Sleep on my sweet sweet father, I will never stop loving you and I know that you are now happy and at peace in heaven with mummy and the others who had gone on before you, and I pray for that joyful day when I will see you again.

I love you forever and a day Siobhan.

Although I can’t be with you in person today I wanted to share some personal memories of my brother, Dan Paul Reilly – always known as Dan to me. He was 10 years old when I was born, and I’m not sure that he initially welcomed the arrival of a new baby sister, after 10 years of being an only child.

Dan moved to Birmingham in England with our parents when he was quite young. When the Second World War broke out in 1939 the British government encouraged the evacuation of as many children as possible to safer countries. So Dan was sent to live with our grandparents, Bridget and James Hourihan, and two aunts, Sheila and Breida, in Dublin, where he would be protected from the bombs, the nightly blackouts and severe food rationing. As the only child in a house with three adult women to fuss over him, I think he was royally spoiled. Towards the end of the war I arrived, and for the first few years of my life Dan lived in Ireland, while I was in England with my parents. We were reunited as a family again when I was three years old and my parents moved back to Dublin. When I was 10, Dan moved away from home, so we lived under the same roof for just 7 years. But as I grew up during those years s I always looked up to him as my adored older brother. I remember how happy I was when he took me for rides on the cross-bar of his bike.

Dan loved music and was a very talented pianist. He often entertained family and friends around our baby grand in our living room in Dublin. A vivid musical memory for me was seeing him perform at his all-boys boarding school as one of the three little maids in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Mikado. I thought he was great, but I was very confused as to why he was dressed as a girl!

From Canada I offer my deepest condolences to his children and grandchildren on their loss.

Aileen

A TRIBUTE TO MY BROTHER DAN

When I was a little girl of 5, my brother Dan left home. He was 20, and like many Irish people, he never returned to live permanently at home.

I looked up to and admired my Big Brother and when he came home to visit, much to our mummy’s delight, I would walk through Dublin on his arm, and I imagined and hoped everyone would think my handsome brother was my Boyfriend! I was 10 and he was 25!!!

I am sorry life threw us apart, and now I truly hope he is at peace and I’d like to think that perhaps he and Eleanor and Mummy and Daddy are enjoying a nice Cuppa and each other’s Company.

Rest in peace my Brother Danny Boy. Love Anne

GRANDAD:

There are truly no words to express the amount of sorrow I’ve felt over the past few weeks, and I can only hope to find comfort in remembering you as you were in the past. To me you were much more than a grandfather, you were my best friend, my humble advisor, and even a therapist at times, and you often reminded me that under no circumstances was your advice for free, however you would give me the bill next time. Without a doubt I can truly say that over the past four years it was almost second nature, and it gave me great pleasure to do the simplest of things to make you happy and brighten up your day. Today I am beyond grateful for all the knowledge and advice you’ve bestowed upon me throughout the years. I will truly cherish the memories given and the stories you shared. Although you may be gone you will truly never be forgotten. I will always love you.

Nicholas

TRIBUTEBY SIR ARTHUR FOULKES

His was a most extraordinary life. He made the Bahamas his home but in a sense the world was his home. He travelled all over the globe in response to his calling to bring fulfillment, success and happiness to the lives of countless thousands.

D. Paul Reilly was an internationally-known teacher whose approach to human development was truly holistic. He not only motivated people to achieve success in their chosen field and the attainment of specific goals, he also provided inspiration and guidance for successful and happy living.

I was privileged to know Dr. Reilly for many years during which time we had countless conversations. I believe that apart from his superb professional training and his mastery of the language Dr. Reilly had the great gift of empathy. He was a sensitive, perceptive man who understood the human condition and was able effortlessly to communicate his genuine care for others.

Dr. Reilly will be missed by his friends and followers in the Bahamas and by many others around the world. Joan joins me in extending deepest sympathy to this family. May he rest in pace.

Brother Reilly, as I lovingly nicknamed you, it was a pleasure sharing my home with you over the last few years. When Siobhan told me that you were coming to live with us, I was cautiously apprehensive at first, but I can truly say you filled our home with your larger than life personality.

I will miss your sharp wit, and the stories you so lovingly shared of your beloved Ireland.

Sleep in Peace Brother Reilly and even though the house no longer feels the same without you, I know that you are in a better.

Your Favorite Son in Law

Tony

TO GRANDAD:

Age was never a thing to you. I watched as you never grew old. My greatest inspiration is what you are. Day by day you moved with a purpose, and you never settled for less. Grandad, I delighted in being your listening ear, you amazed me with the plans you had for your life ahead. 87 years of life and you never stopped planning, I marveled at your persistence. You were that person I never knew I needed and who I struggle to live without.

Grandad, you did it. You completed the mission. The legacy that you created will forever live on. Your hard work was worth it, and nothing was done in vain. Grandad you are a legend. I love you more than I can express. And I won’t ever stop missing you.

Love, Ambi

We stand together with our sisters, Siobhan & Nicole, at this difficult time. We hope you both along with your children Nicholas and Amber find strength and courage as you mourn the loss our Dad. We pray that he continues to Rest in Peace.”

Paul,

Tony, Suzi and Mark Reilly

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ow do you say goodbye to someone who has been around for a lifetime. As I reflect on what you meant to me I am happy to call you my father. Growing up I was always referred to as D. Paul Reilly’s daughter but to me you were daddy. When people heard my name they would ask are you related to that man that talks on the radio and I would say “yes that’s my father”. People from all walks of life would speak your praises and share stories about a seminar that they had attended and how you impacted their life in such a great way. Being your daughter I had access to your life skills first hand and today I am proud to say that I thank God for the gift of you. Your zest for life and your desire to motivate others has been a blessing to me and our family. The positive outlook on life that you taught me in my fundamental years are rules I live by today. In life people spoke highly of you and in death the accolades are pouring in.

Daddy the void you left for both Amber and I can’t be explained, your phone calls and our visits were priceless in your final days. You expressed to us that you were at peace and that you were tired. I knew your time was nighs but never knew when I took you in that ambulance that would be the last time I would talk to you. Looking back it was just what you wanted, we made our peace and you are in a place where there is no more pain, no more sorrow and joy all around.

As a father you did your best the way you knew how you were the disciplinarian that has molded me into being the best parent I can be. I am thankful to be your daughter and to have shared the blessing of your life for 48 years. You are at peace daddy and you are in the hands of our creator. I am proud of you and in life you knew this. Amber and I will miss you sharing your experiences with us and expressing to Amber how proud you were of her. We love you and God knows in our heart that we miss you dearly. Sleep on daddy we love you and know that you are at peace as you take your rest.

Nicky

The family of D. Paul Reilly would like to express our deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and support shown to us during our time of bereavement. Your prayers, visits, encouraging words and gifts were truly a blessing, and for this we are thankful.