Tributes paid to Leitrim man 'who lit up very room' following death in car crash

Tributes have been paid to 20-year-old Leitrim man, Charles (Charlie) Teyhan Church who lost his life in a road accident in Roscommon recently. 

He was from Largydonnell, Glenade in Co Leitrim.

His funeral notice read: "Sadly, missed by his heartbroken parents, brother, girlfriend, extended family and wide circle of friends".

Remains reposed at Mc Gloin’s Funeral Home, Chapel Rd., Cliffoney on Sunday evening from 5pm until 8pm. Cremation followed on Monday at 2.30pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd., Cavan.

Many tributes were paid to the popular young man in condolences on RIP.ie

A girl from Leitrim wrote: "I am so sorry to hear about your dear boy Charles. I was so shocked and saddened when I heard the news, may he look down on you and and look after ye all from heaven. I am thinking of ye all everyday, Charles will be your little angel from above and guide ye through life. I will always think of Charlie when I am driving that road by Strabaggan school. There are no words to describe what happened! Sleep tight Charlie and look after your family and friends xx forever 20".

"Sincere sympathy to the Church family, Charles's girlfriend and many friends. We are absolutely heartbroken, Charles was a great young lad, forever in our hearts, may he rest in peace," wrote Éilis McGinley and Declan Rowlette.

"RIP Charlie, and my condolences go to your parents Sarah and Glynn and your brother Elliot. You will be missed deeply but will always be with us all in some way. RIP Charlie," wrote an old friend in England.

"Charlie lit up every room he walked into and was one of the funniest people Ive ever met. He will be missed and remembered by everyone here in Hereford!" wrote Layla Smith

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