Tributes flood in for 'kind and gentle' Clare man who passed away on Christmas Day
Tom Keane passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at home.
Tributes have been paid to the well-known and loved Clare native, Tom Keane, who passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, surrounded by his loving family at home.
Mr Keane, who hailed from Ennis, was pre-deceased by baby Eileen, his parents, Pap and Kathleen Keane, and his sister, Mary Custy.
The much-loved man is deeply regretted by his loving wife Eileen (née Wallace), daughters Mary (Corry) and Margaret (Hayes), sons Tom, Gerry, Pat, James and Noel, sons-in-law Frankie and David, daughters-in-law Ann, Gemma, Edel and Eithne.
"Tom will be dearly missed by his beloved seventeen grandchildren, his brothers Packie and Kevin, his sisters Bridie, Colette and Claire, his loyal canine companion Jessie, nephews, nieces, relatives and his many great friends and neighbours," his death notice read on RIP.ie.
Many tributes have been pouring in on RIP.ie, with one friend saying, "Deepest sympathy to Eileen, Gerry, and the extended Keane and Wallace families at this sad time. Tom was a noted traditional musician, a gentleman and proud family man. He will be sorely missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal séimh."
Another read, "Deepest sympathies to all the Keane family on Toms passing. It was always a pleasure to meet him and have a chat. May he rest in peace."
While a third said, "The best bus driver through all my years in 2nd school. So very sorry to hear of this sad news R.I.P Tom. To Mary and and all the family."
A friend with fond memories stated, "Our deepest sympathy to the passing of a true gentleman Tom, funny with always a story to tell, always good for a laugh. May his gentle soul rest in peace."
Mr Keane reposed at The Church of Our Lady, Roslevan on Friday, December 27, with the funeral taking place the following day at 11am. Burial took place at the Mount Temple Cemetery, Kilmaley.
The family requested no flowers, but rather donations in lieu online to either The Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing Services or Milford Care Centre.