RIP: Tributes paid to Leitrim man with a ‘heart of gold’ who will be ‘sorely missed’
Vincent Shanley of Proughlish, Keshcarrigan has been remembered with great affection following his sudden death on Wednesday, June 10.
Tributes are being paid following the sudden death of Leitrim man Vincent Shanley of Proughlish, Keshcarrigan, who has been remembered as having a “heart of gold.”
Vincent died suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, June 10. He was predeceased by his parents Thomas John and Josephine; brothers Michael and Patrick; recently deceased sisters Eileen, Josie, Patricia, Mary Kate; and infant sister Christine.
He is survived by his brothers Thomas (U.K), Gabriel (Carrick-on-Shannon), James Francis (U.K) and John Gerard (U.S), sisters Bridie (U.K), Philomena and Bernadette (Donegal), as well as sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Messages of sympathy continue to be shared on RIP.ie. “A real gentleman,” one tribute said.
Another added, “He will be missed walking in Carrick, always friendly to say hello to,” while a further message recalled, “It was great to see Vincent last time I was home and I had great laughs with him. Vincent will be truly missed in Proughlish.”
Removal to St Brigid’s Church, Drumcong will take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 13 at 6pm. The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 11:30am, followed by burial in Drumcong Cemetery.
Additional tributes described him as “a great neighbour with a very kind heart. Always very thoughtful and would do anything for you.”
Another said, “He had a heart of gold and will be greatly missed,” while another remembered, “Vincent was a skilled man at laying carpet. He did great work for me in 1983. A great character with a great laugh.”