Death of retired Mayo publican Seamus King

The death has occurred at the Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, Castlebar, of James King (better known as Seamus), The Orchard, Spencer Park, and formerly of the Kingsbridge, Rush Street, Castlebar,

Seamus was well known and respected in Castlebar where he was the proprietor of the former Kingsbridge Inn for many years.

Predeceased by his parents and his darling baby daughter Sharon who died in infancy in May 1983, and his brother Martin, Derrynagooley, Ballyheane, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary (née Niland), brother Pat (Oranmore), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends, to whom sympathy is tendered.

Reposing at Kilcoyne's Funeral Home, Castlebar, on Wednesday from 6 until 7.30 p.m, followed by private removal to his home.

Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul takes place in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, on Thursday at 11.30 a.m.

Afterwards Seamus will be laid to rest in Ballyheane Cemetery.