RIP: Leitrim man remembered ‘with a smile and time for everyone’

Tributes are being paid following the passing of a Leitrim man who has been described as “always so warm and welcoming.”

Padraig McKeon, of Donaghbeg, Manorhamilton, passed away peacefully on September 6 in the great care of the nurses and staff at St Phelim’s Nursing Home in Dromahair.

He is predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Peter; his wife, May; siblings Martin, Cathal, Anna, Maureen and Sheila; and his niece, Cathy.

Padraig will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children Deirdre (TJ), Padraig (Ceridwen), Mary (Sean), Bernie (Gerry), Raphael (Maeve) and Majella (Simon); his adored grandchildren Kate, Ciara, Mollie, Caoimhe, Oisín, Ellen, Cian, Fionn, Padraig, Aoife, Maeve and Ruairí; his sister Dympna and sister-in-law Flo; nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Condolences have been left for Padraig on RIP.ie, remembering his character.

“One of life's characters, he was always so warm and welcoming, a smile for everyone,” one person said.

“A wonderful, warm hearted gentleman, fondly remembered,” said another.

“He was a true gentleman, a unique person, full of character, always with a smile and time for everyone,” another shared.

Another recalled, “He was an absolute gentleman always and I have fond memories from years ago of Padraig driving the school bus and supporting the various Glencar-Manor Gaelic football teams throughout the age groups.”

Funeral Mass for Padraig will take place on Thursday, September 10, at St Clare’s Church, Manorhamilton, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

More condolences described Padraig as someone “who brightened your day when you met him.”

Another said, “Not easy to pen adequate words for this grand, talkative, pleasant and entertaining man. He witnessed much in his long life and observed so much so well in the work that he did.”