RIP: Memories shared of Leitrim man who was ‘always full of chat and a smile on his face’
Tributes have been paid to Jim McCabe of Corduff, Cloone, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 23.
Fond memories are being shared of a Leitrim man who passed away recently and is being remembered for his “friendliness and affability.”
Jim McCabe, of Corduff, Cloone, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff at St Patrick’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Shannon, surrounded by his loving family following an illness bravely borne.
He was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Brigid McCabe; his infant daughter, Karen; and his sisters, Rose, Bea, Janie and Annie.
Jim is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his devoted wife, Pauline; his son, James; his daughters, Aisling (Ratoath) and Tara (Carrick-on-Shannon); his son-in-law, Darrach Patterson; his brothers, Mick (Rossan) and Packie (Celbridge); his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Tributes have been paid to Jim on RIP.ie, with many remembering his warm personality and kindness.
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“Remembered with fondness and affection, your friendliness and affability were most endearing. One felt better after a chat with Jim,” one person wrote.
“Such wonderful childhood memories of time spent in Corduff. Jim was kind and fun in equal measures,” said another.
“He was a lovely man, always friendly and full of chat and a smile on his face. He will be missed around Cornageeha where he farmed for many years,” another said.
Jim's Funeral Mass took place on Saturday, June 27, at 12pm, at St Mary’s Church in Cloone followed by burial in the local cemetery.
More tributes described him as “a true gentleman.”
“He was a true gentleman, always will be deeply missed in Corduff.”
Another said, “A great work colleague and sport man and a fine stylish footballer with Cloone down through the years.”