Passing of former Mayo garda sergeant

THE death has occurred of James McSharry, better known as Jim, Rathbawn Road, Castlebar, and formerly of Glencar, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim.

A retired garda sergeant, he was held in very high regard by his former colleagues as well as the community at large.

Jim is survived by his wife Carmel, sons Anthony (London), Jarlath (Northern Ireland), John (Castlebar), Eamon (Dublin) and Fergal (Dublin), their partners, brother, sisters, brother-in-law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives , neighbours and many friends, to whom deepest sympathy is tendered.

His remains will be reposing at his residence tomorrow (Thursday) evening from 5 o’clock with removal at 7 o’clock to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, arriving at 7.30 p.m.

Requiem Mass takes place on Friday morning at 11 o’clock followed by burial in the New Cemetery, Castlebar.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.