Death of former Mayo radio station news presenter

The death of Tom McGrann, The Quay, Westport, is widely regretted.

He died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

The deceased was widely known and respected throughout west Mayo and he was a former member of the newsroom staff at Community Radio Castlebar (CRCfm).

A passionate and talented musician, he performed with a number of local bands over many years.

Many fond tributes are being paid to him on social media where he was described as 'an absolute gentleman.'

Predeceased by his parents Nora and Bernard McGrann and his infant daughter Carmel, Tom will be greatly missed by his loving wife Josephine, son Paul, daughter Alison, daughter-in-law Karina, his adored grandchildren Mia, Sophie and Alex and by his relatives, neighbours and friends, to whom deepest sympathy is tendered.

Reposing in Navin's Funeral Home, Westport, this evening (Thursday) from 5 p.m. with removal at 6 p.m. to St. Mary's Church, Westport.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11 a.m. followed by burial in Aughavale Cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.