Death of esteemed Clare Island resident

THE death has occurred of John O'Malley (Bob), Capnagower, Clare Island.

A highly respected member of the island community, his passing has evoked a great sense of sorrow and loss.

He is survived by his sons Dominic and John Francis (Clare Island), daughters Linda Pinder and her husband Michael (Clare Island), and Martina and her partner Stephen (Dublin), brothers Pat and Michael, sisters Annie, Pauline, Kathleen, Eileen, and Mary, grandchildren Connor, Megan, Chloe, Seán, Leanne, and Amy, nephews, nieces, extended family, cousins, and a wide circle of friends.

Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen and sister Noreen Kearney (Chicago).

His remains are reposing at his home on Clare Island with removal tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p.m. to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Clare Island.

Mass of the Resurrection takes place on Saturday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.