RIP: Longford mourns ‘special man who loved life and his family’
Tributes are being paid to Peter Donnelly, who passed away in Legan in recent days in his 94th year.
His death notice on RIP.ie read: “Peter passed peacefully at his home on 28th July surrounded by his family in his 94th year. Predeceased by his wife Marcella, baby daughter Bernadette and his son-in-law Liam.
“Loved and sadly missed by his sons Paddy, Mel and Dermot, daughters Philo, Carmel, Linda and Veronica, much loved grandchildren Amy, Katie, Lucy, Erin, Matthew and Andrew, great grand son Ógie, sons-in-law Jimmy, Jim and Tony, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Rest in peace.
“Peter will repose at his home on Wednesday from 5.00pm until 7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 o’clock in St. Mary’s Church, Legan. Burial afterwards in Foxhall Cemetery”.
The Legan Community Facebook page paid a tribute, posting: “Condolences to all who have lost loved ones of late and to the family and friends of the oldest Legan man Pete Donnelly who has passed away in his 94th year. We remember that they lived. RIP”.
“My sincere sympathy and condolences on the passing of Peter to his loving family and relatives. Pete was a true gentleman and a pleasure to have known him. He will be missed from our Sunday morning Mass in Legan. May he rest peacefully in heaven,” wrote Fr Vinny Connaughton, PP Ardagh and Legan Co Longford, in condolences on RIP.ie.
“Sorry to hear the passing of Pete. He will be dearly missed in Newport and Newport won’t be the same without him. thinking of all the Donnelly family at this sad time. He was a great neighbour to have,” wrote Ann, Olivia Butler.
“We lost not only a good friend but a true gentleman also. Everybody in Legan will miss this special man who loved life and his family. Rest in peace Pete,” wrote Donald Keogh.
“Deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Pete. He was a lovely friendly man, always happy to have a chat. May he rest in heavenly peace with all his loved ones gone before him. Thinking of you all at this sad time,” wrote Kate, Ann, Noel and Hugh from Legan.
“Deepest sympathy to Philo, Paddy, Mel, Dermot, Carmel, Linda and Veronica and extended family. What a life well lived. Your father carried his years with quiet dignity, strength and good humour. He lived a full life, love for family, and a deep connection to his parish.
“Your father was a frequent visitor to our house throughout my childhood until recently. I will always remember the card games, the funny stories he told, his quick wit and razor sharp memory. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have,” wrote Valerie Moran.
Many noted the late Peter’s razor sharp memory, charm and great character.