Passing of retired Mayo Army officer

THE death has taken place of Philip McLaughlin, Lakeshore Drive, Castlebar.

The deceased, who served as Defence Forces quartermaster at Castlebar Military Barracks for many years, was held in high regard in the community

He is very deeply regretted by his wife Nell, daughters Maria (O'Regan), (Douglas, Cork) and Helena (Burke), (Rathgar, Dublin), sons David, (Kinsale, Cork) and Raymond, (Salthill, Galway), sons-in-law Alan and John, daughters-in-law Hilary and Stephanie, brothers David (London) and Joe (London), sister Bridget (England), Treasa (England) and Rose (Newbridge), grandchildren Conor, Cliona, Jack, Aoife, Ava, Evan, Ella and Emma, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, to whom deepest sympathy is tendered.

His remains will be reposing at Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, The Lawn, Castlebar, this evening from 5.30 p.m. with removal at 7 p.m. to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

Funeral Mass takes place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Castlebar.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.