RIP: Tributes paid to Leitrim man who ‘will be remembered by everyone for his good nature’


Tributes are being paid to Terence McDermott of Sradrine, Glenfarne, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, April 5.
Condolences are being extended following the death of a Leitrim man remembered as a “gentleman and true friend.”
Terence McDermott of Sradrine, Glenfarne, passed away on Sunday, April 5, surrounded by his loving family.
He is predeceased by his parents, Maggie and John, and is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, Susan; daughter, Yasmin; son, Nevile (Shannan); brothers, Sean (Maureen) and Frank (Patricia); sister, Margaret (Howard); mother-in-law, Nancy; sister-in-law, Tracy; nephews; nieces; extended relatives; and many friends.
Tributes on RIP.ie have been pouring in for Terence. One person wrote: “A gentleman and true friend. We worked in London together and then in Russia, where he showed great respect for his fellow workers. May Terry's gentle soul rest in peace.”
Another reflected: “I worked alongside Terence when I returned to Ireland; he was a great tradesman and it was a pleasure to be in his company and to meet him afterwards. Sincere sympathy to all of his family and to everyone who will miss him.”
“Always a cheerful welcome when we met him,” recalled another.
Terence’s funeral mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday, April 8, at St Michael’s Church in Glenfarne, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
A further tribute on RIP.ie said: “He was an absolute gentleman and will be fondly remembered by everyone for his good nature.”
Glenfarne Kiltyclogher GAA also paid tribute: “We thank and remember Terence and his family for their support and sponsorship of Glenfarne Kilty over the years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”
