RIP: Tributes paid to much-loved Longford town resident
Tributes are being paid to Derek Seagrave, a popular resident of Longford town who passed away recently.
His death notice on RIP.ie read: “Derek Seagrave, Longford Town and formerly of Birmingham U.K. passed away on Saturday July 25th peacefully after a short illness bravely borne surrounded by his family. Pre-deceased by his parents Frank and Norma. Derek will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family; his beloved wife Noreen, sons Mark (Kerry), Adrian (Kerry), Jonathan and Niall (Kerry), brother Denis, sister Jill, daughters-in-law Mary, Laura and Jean, his cherished grandchildren Aaron and Conor - and their mother Marita - Julia, Rachael, Lily and Aisling, sisters-in-law Maura and Breege, brother-in-law Packie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends”.
Reposal will be in Glennon's Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, Longford (N39 EC81) on Wednesday from 6.00 p.m. concluding with prayers at 8.00 p.m.
A private cremation will take place.
Many who worked with the late Mr Seagrave in Longford Engineering remembered him as a skilled toolmaker, while he was a much valued member of Longford Town Men’s Shed.
“I am saddened to learn of Derek's passing. I worked with him in Longford Engineering, a long time ago, 1995, 96. A diligent Toolmaker. Sympathies to his family. Rest in Peace,” wrote John J Martin.
“Deepest sympathy to Noreen, Mark, Adrian, Jonathan and Niall on the passing of Derek. I worked with Derek at Longford Engineering many years ago, a kind and gentle soul. May Derek’s soul Rest In Peace. Amen,” wrote Mella Duffy from Ballinalee.
“My deepest sympathies to the Seagrave family on the sad passing of Derek. He was an absolute gentleman and a lovely man to work with. May he Rest in Peace,” wrote Tom Dennigan.
The Harry Farrell Over 55 Badminton Club wrote: “Deepest sympathy to all the Seagrave family on the sad passing of Derek. He was a valued past member of our Harry Farrell Over 55 Badminton Club and will be fondly remembered. May his gentle soul rest in peace”.
Longford Town Men’s Shed wrote in condolences: “Deepest sympathy to all the Seagrave family on the death of Derek, from all his colleagues in the Longford Town Men's Shed. May his soul rest in peace”.