RIP: Leitrim community mourn 'gentleman and an outstanding footballer'
Tribute to Carrigallen man - ‘He was certainly one of nature’s gentlemen. Reunited now with all his loved ones and friends who have gone before him’
Tributes have been flooding in after the death of Sean Heslin, Cloncorrick, Carrigallen, Leitrim who died peacefully in the care of the staff of Lisdarn Care Centre at Cavan General hospital surrounded by his daughters.
Predeceased by his wife Bernadette, daughter Gráinne his parents Michael and Mary, brothers Eddie, Pat, Michael and Dominic and sisters Alice and Margaret.
A wonderful Dad who will be forever missed by his daughters Eimear, Orla and Mairead ,son-in-law Robert and his grandchildren, Darragh,Kate and Conor Brother Peter (US),nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Finnegans Funeral Home Dublin Rd, Cavan eircode (H12RF78) tomorrow Tuesday from 6pm until 8pm Funeral Mass on Wednesday June 10th at 2 pm in St. Mary's Church, Carrigallen burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family Flowers only please donations in lieu of so desired to Alzheimers Ireland c/o McGuckian Funeral Directors Carrigallen or any family member.
One comment said: “ Heartfelt sympathy to Sean's daughters and all the extended Heslin family on Sean's passing. I got to know Sean when he was creamery manager in Longford many years ago now. I have lovely memories of that time. He was certainly one of nature’s gentlemen. Reunited now with all his loved ones and friends who have gone before him. Rest in peace Sean, your earthly work is done. “
Another stated: “He was a gentleman and an outstanding footballer and it was a privilege to have played with him on the Aughavas team. “
Another spoke of his talent on the pitch: “Sean has been pictured and remembered with pride by the footballing followers of Aughavas for his heroic performances with their championship successes over the years. He gave of his all on the playing fields, just as he had done in his family, his parish and his community. Deepest sympathy to his family. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.”