Sadness in Laois following sad passing of Stradbally father

Tributes pour in from across the county following the sad passing of a community figure in Stradbally.

Firefighter Liam Kelly has sadly passed away peacefully in his home at 4 Woodview, Stradbally.

Liam will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his partner Betty, daughter Sharon, son Phillip and their mother, grandchildren Amber, Ryan, Cathal and Bríain, son-in-law Eamonn, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, friends and colleagues.

A well known pillar of the community, there has been an outpour of tributes following Liam's passing.

One person called Liam 'a man who has left an amazing legacy to his local community'.

"So very sorry to learn of Liams sudden passing, a great man, friend and neighbor to all in Stradbally and beyond, RIP Liam," another person said.

"Liam was exceptionally generous with his time and energy, in his great work over many decades, assisting the people in his community, and for that, he’ll never be forgotten. He leaves a legacy of a more positive and beautiful community, in every place to which he brought his gift of care, kindness and generosity to people. May he rest in peace," a message of condolensce left by the Department of Social Protection read.

"We were only chatting to him a few days ago and he was telling us the exact amount of days he had to work until his very well deserved retirement..We are beyond sad for Liam that this did not come to fruition. No one deserved a happy retirement more," another person wrote.

"Communities run on the volunteerism and ideals of men like Liam, and his loss will be felt across the community, but of course, deepest by his loving family," Park of Ratheniska GAA said.

St Vincent De Paul Stradbally have announced their intention to close during Liam's funeral.

May Liam Rest in Peace.

Liam will repose at his home on Thursday from 4pm with Recital of the Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass at 11:30am on Friday in the Sacred Heart Church, Stradbally and afterwards Liam will be laid to rest in Oakvale Cemetery.

 Family Flowers Only. House Private on Friday morning please. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the Stradbally Parish Webcam: https://svtparish.ie/webcam 

All Enquiries to Comerford Lynch Funeral Directors, Main Street, Stradbally. 0868468771

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