Death of popular Belcarra farmer

 

THE death has taken place of John Bourke, Curranney, Belcarra, Castlebar.

A farmer who was widely known and respected in the community, news of his passing has evoked an immense sense of loss.

He will be sadly missed by his sisters Mary Bourke (Alexandria, Va. USA), Ann Heneghan (Breaffy), and Peggy Kilgallon (Moneen, Castlebar), brothers-in-law Tom Heneghan and Paddy Kilgallon, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and many friends, to whom sympathy is tendered.

His remains will be reposing at the Belcarra Community Centre this evening (Wednesday) from 5.30 with removal at 7 o’clock to St. Anne’s Church, Belcarra.

Funeral Mass takes place on Thursday morning at 10.30 followed by burial in Guestian Cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.