Funeral details and tributes for retired Laois Fine Gael councillor
The funeral details have been confirmed for a much loved retired Laois Fine Gael councillor.
John Moran from Ballinagar, Ballylinan, died on Tuesday, July 4.
He will be reposing at his residence from 12 noon on Friday afternoon, July 7 with Rosary at 7pm. Removal will be at 11.30am on Saturday morning to arrive at St Abban's Church Killeen for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The former Laois County Councillor was the husband of the late Loretta (née O'Hara) and brother of the late Anna and Jimmy.
His death is deeply regretted by his loving children Aisling, Caragh, Georgina, Robert and Marc, brothers Billy, Michael and Larry, sisters Breda, Marian, Patricia, Noeleen, Collette and Eithne, grandchildren, great-grandchild, extended family and friends.
Hundreds of expressions of sympathy have flooded in to the Moran family.
Minister of State Sean Fleming is among them.
"My deepest sympathy to Aisling, Caragh, Georgina, Robert and Marc and to all the extended family and friends on the passing of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May he Rest in Peace."
"Sincere sympathies to Aisling and the Moran family on the sad loss of John. A true gentleman with a kind nature whose company I really enjoyed. RIP," said Cllr Aidan Mullins.
Laois County Council Director of Services Angela McEvoy offered sympathies also.
"So very sorry to hear of Johns death, he was a great character and such a pleasure to deal with, always a kind word and gentle smile. He will be missed by many but remembered for his contributions on so many levels. Sincere sympathy to Aisling and family at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace."
"Our deepest sympathy to John's family ,loved ones and friends on his sad passing. A gentleman always and a great worker for the community. Thinking of you all especially Aisling. May John Rest in Peace. We will remember you in our prayers," said Cllr Marie Touhy and retired councillor Noel Tuohy.
Deputy Charlie Flanagan offered sympathies as well as paying an extended tribute (see below link).
"Deepest sympathy to Aisling, Caragh, Georgina, Robert, Marc and all the Moran family on the sad and sudden passing of John. A true colleague, a true gentleman and a true friend. May John rest in everlasting peace."
James Lucas is a member of Killeen Community Assocation wrote this tribute.
"This is a post that we are writing with the most profound sense of regret that we are capable of mustering at this time. John Moran, who had just recently joined our committee, passed away in a shocking and unexpected way shortly after joining us.
"The fact that John has been serving on our committee these past few months has brought about an incredible amount of joy for everyone involved. He was the kind of man who, no matter what he was working on, would devote his undivided attention to the task at hand.
"The work that John did for the entire Killeen Community was exceptional, including the construction of the community hall and sports area, the playground, various road improvements, and his participation with the school, Arles/Killeen GAA, and Killabban monastery, to name a few of the organizations that benefited from his efforts.
"Other organizations that benefited from John’s work include the Killabban monastery, the community hall, and the playground. John is responsible for the construction of both the community hall and the sports area. John is the one who constructed the playground.
"His departure will not only be sharply felt in the community of Killeen, but it will also be keenly felt throughout the entirety of Laois County. Not only will his absence be felt severely in Killeen, but it will also be felt severely in Laois County.
The very warm and pleasurable memories we have of John will continue to be very significant to us for the rest of our lives. I send up a prayer that throughout all of eternity, he will be at rest and content," Mr Lucas said.