RIP: Leitrim man remembered as ‘always smiling’ and ‘a perfect gentleman’
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Leitrim man following his passing, with friends remembering him as kind, gentle and “always smiling”.
Memories are being shared and tributes are being paid following the passing of a Leitrim man who has been remembered as “a very genuine gentleman.”
Brian St. John (Ben) Healy of Blackrock House, Drumshanbo, passed away on Thursday, September 3, at Mullingar Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was predeceased by his parents, Bernard Joseph and Mary Agnes. Ben will be sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Ciaran, Paraic and Fintan, sisters-in-law Yvonne, Vicky and Jean, cousin Stephanie, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Tributes are being paid to Ben on RIP.ie.
“I have fond memories of working in the dry cleaners as an early teen. Ben was always smiling and a very genuine gentleman,” one person said.
“I remember Ben as a very gentle and likeable person and have fond memories of him working in his shop on Main Street,” another said.
Another tribute read: “Fond memories of Ben from my childhood days in Drumshanbo. Always a greeting and a smiles. May you now, Ben, Rest in Peace.”
Many tributes remembered Ben for “always smiling,” with one person writing: “Always smiling, always a perfect gentleman. We shared great times together. He will be dearly missed.”
Funeral Mass took place on Tuesday, September 8, in St Patrick’s Church, Drumshanbo, followed by private cremation.
More tributes read: “Ben was an absolutely lovely gentleman, always so kind, helpful and generous. May he rest in peace.”
“I had the absolute pleasure of looking after Ben in Shannon lodge and he always had a cheeky grin and warm presence every time I saw him. I wish I knew him in his earlier years. He will be dearly missed by all the staff in Shannon lodge,” said another.