Late James Halton was a familiar and highly respected figure in the locality
Late James Halton, Oghill, Ballinagh, Cavan
The area was saddened on the occasion of the death of James Halton, Oghill which occurred peacefully in Esker Lodge, Nursing Home, Cavan on Tuesday, January 17, 2023
James, who was aged 88, was a familiar and highly respected figure in the locality as he went about his everyday life and will be sadly missed by his relations, neighbours and many friends.
He is survived by his cousins Carmel Reilly, Josie Harte and Charlie Harte and his nephews and nieces in the Harten and Galligan families where he was a life-long figure-head to them.
He was predeceased by his sisters Katie Galligan and only two years by Annie (Nannie) Harten, Ballytrust, whose passing left a great void in his life as he visited her weekly where they loved to chat and keep up with all local goings on.
James was a quiet and friendly man, well read and had a great love of animals and regularly attended the local marts to meet up with friends and keep abreast of cattle prices.
His other love was Gaelic football where he followed the fortunes of Lacken Celts with great interest and was so proud of his two nephews Raymond and Thomas Galligan when they received their All Stars.
He was a man of great faith and when able attended daily Mass in Potahee church and he was deeply saddened when his old friend Fr Peter McPartlin passed away a few years ago.
His removal took place to St Michael's Church, Potahee, on Wednesday evening, January 18 where large crowds paid their respects and funeral Mass on Thursday was followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
May his faithful soul rest in peace.