Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society mourns passing of its former president and chairman Fergus Power
The late Mr Power also played the role of panto dame in Carrick Musical Society productions for many years
Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society is mourning the death of its former chairman and president Fergus Power, who passed away at University Hospital Waterford last Friday, March 28 surrounded by his loving family.
Mr Power from 37 Bridge Street, Carrick-on-Suir brought laughter and joy to Strand Theatre audiences in his role of the dame at Carrick Musical Society pantomimes for many years.
Front of House Manager at the Strand Theatre and bingo caller were among his other roles with the Musical Society.
He was husband of the Carrick Musical Society's costumer Annamaria Deehy and father of its current chairman Caolán Deehy-Power.
In a moving tribute posted on Facebook, Carrick Musical Society said Fergus undertook all his roles in Carrick Musical Society with 'his usual charm and always with a smile”.
“He was much loved by everyone here, the epitome of a gentleman who always went above and beyond for us.
“We send our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to Annamaria, Caolán, Cathal and Sorcha along with all of his family and many friends at this extremely difficult time.”
Mr Power's remains are reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home at New Street, Carrick-on-Suir today (Monday, March 31) from 5pm to 6.30pm. His remains will arrive at St Nicholas Church in Carrick-on-Suir on Tuesday, April 1 where Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 10.30am followed by burial in St Mary's Cemetery in Carrickbeg, Carrick-on-Suir.
Mr Power is pre-deceased by his parents Joe and Mary, and survived by his beloved wife Annamaria, children Caolán, Cathal, Sorcha, his brother Aidan, sisters Ann, Breda and Fiona, brothers-in-law, Pat, Ger and Andrew, sons-in-law Luiz and Dean, daughter-in-law Nada, nieces Aoife and Siobhan, nephews Eoghan, Conor and Sean other relatives and many friends.