Celebrating the life of
Sarah Patricia DeBorde Counihan
March 22, 1920 - July 18, 2012
Sarah Patricia DeBorde Counihan, passed into eternal glory, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. The daughter of William T. DeBorde and Mary L. Rahilly, she was born March 22, 1920 and reared in the family home located at 440 Habersham Street. Mrs. Counihan attended Cathedral Day School and St. Vincent's Academy. She was a communicant of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Michael J. Counihan. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that truly loved her family.
Surviving are her brother, David V. DeBorde Rose; four sons and daughters-in-law, Michael III, Jerry Lisa, Dennis Linda, Brian Helen and six grandchildren, Michael III Sherry, Jeremy Haley, Shannon, Brian Jr. Jackie, John, Shaun Simmons Thea, Joseph Simmons and Dennis Counihan; great grandchildren, Kinley Simmons and Brian Counihan III and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel with a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with The Reverend Patrick O'Brien, Celebrant.
Burial: Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, The Suzanne Fogarty Educational Fund, P.O. Box 14560, Savannah, GA 31416 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
MY DEAR FAMILY, I NEVER KNEW THAT MY AUNT AND GODMOTHER HAD PASSED. I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR YA'LL. PLEASE KNOW THAT HARVEY AND I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH.PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH. SANDRA
- sandra fahrenthold, HERNANDO, FL
Jerry and Family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was very kind and understanding through all that took place through the years. I know she will be happy to be with your Father. You are in our Prayers. Howard and Pat Merrick
- Patricia Canty Merrick, Bluffton, SC
To all of the Family, We were very sorry to hear about Mrs. Counihan.We remember a lot of happy times at K of C and St.Patrick's functions.Sarah was a fun person who had so many friends.Please accept our deepest sympathy.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom & Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We're very, very sorry for your loss. Love, Jenann & Billy Remeta
- Jenann & Billy Remeta, Tybee Island, GA
Brian Jr...I am so sorry for your loss, Losing grandmas is the worst but the memories sure are sweet! Love ya call anytime, Mama Laura
- Laura Mandella, Sykesville, MD
MY DEAR FAMILY, I NEVER KNEW THAT MY AUNT AND GODMOTHER HAD PASSED. I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR YA'LL. PLEASE KNOW THAT HARVEY AND I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH.PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH. SANDRA
- sandra fahrenthold, HERNANDO, FL
Jerry and Family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was very kind and understanding through all that took place through the years. I know she will be happy to be with your Father. You are in our Prayers. Howard and Pat Merrick
- Patricia Canty Merrick, Bluffton, SC
To all of the Family, We were very sorry to hear about Mrs. Counihan.We remember a lot of happy times at K of C and St.Patrick's functions.Sarah was a fun person who had so many friends.Please accept our deepest sympathy.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom & Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
We're very, very sorry for your loss. Love, Jenann & Billy Remeta
- Jenann & Billy Remeta, Tybee Island, GA
Brian Jr...I am so sorry for your loss, Losing grandmas is the worst but the memories sure are sweet! Love ya call anytime, Mama Laura
- Laura Mandella, Sykesville, MD
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
