Fay, I went to the Local Studies Centre today and here's what was written about Thomas O'DEA. Clare Champion Feb 7 1948 STRANGE ROAD FATALITY Thomas O'DEA, aged 28 years of Baunmore, Lisdeen, Kilkee, met his death undeer tragic circumstances on Wed. night. As the driver of a bus which left Ennis about 6:30 was rounding a bend in the townland of Baunmore, he saw a man lying on the road facing the bus. Not having an opportunity of swerving in order to avoid the object, the only course open to the driver was to try and get the centre of the bus over the body and this he suceeded in doing. After passing over the man the bus stopped at once. On examination of the body it was found that the man was dead. The deceased it is learned was subject to periodical fits and it is surmised that in one of those he fell on the road and was unable to get up. On March 20, 1948 there is an acknowledgement of the family. However no names were listed. The aprents, family and relatives of the late Thomas O'DEA, Baunmore, Lisdeen, Co. Clare desire to return their most sincere thanks to all those who symathised with them in their recent sad bereavement; to those who sent Mass cards, telegrams and letters of sympathy; to those who called and personally attended to the remains and the funeral. They trust that this will be accepted by all as it would be impossible to reply individually. All the best, Jennifer ----------------------------------------------------------------- Find the home of your dreams with eircom net property Sign up for email alerts now http://www.eircom.net/propertyalerts