Death in Naas of a former Mayo county manager

THE death has taken place of Gerald (Gerry) Ward, Woodlands, Naas, Co. Kildare, and late of Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.

The deceased served as Mayo county manager for a period back in the 1970s and was held in very high regard during his time based in Castlebar. He was also a former manager of Kildare County Council.

He is survived by his wife Kathleen, sons and daughters Donal, Marian, Paula, John and Kevin, daughters-in-law Noeleen and Monica, grandchildren Eimear, Ross and Senan, brother Jim, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

His remains will be reposing at his residence this evening (Friday) from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers at 7.30 .pm.

Removal takes place on Saturday to arrive at the Church of Our Lady & St. David, Naas. for 12 noon Funeral Mass followed by burial in St. Corban's Cemetery, Naas.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.