Funeral mass for man who died in Longford collision hears tributes to a “very caring gentleman with a joyful spirit”

placeholder image — The funeral of Mr John Ross

Mr John Ross of Grange, Strokestown, County Roscommon, was laid to rest on Monday May 4. In tributes following news of his passing, Mr Ross was fondly remembered as a lovely gentleman and a great character

The funeral of Mr John Ross, who died following a road traffic collision in Longford town last week, heard of a very caring man who brought humour, joy, and kindness into the lives of his family.

Mr Ross’s funeral mass took place today, Monday, May 4, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown.

During prayers, a special mention was made to Agnes, Mr Ross’s beloved partner of 40 years, and "to the ambulance crew, the air ambulance team, the Gardaí, and the staff of Beaumont Hospital who cared for John and supported the family with kindness and respect" during such a difficult time.

Following the mass, Mr Ross was laid to rest in Strokestown Cemetery.

Mr Ross, who was in his 80s, was seriously injured when he was struck by a car at Earl Street at around 10am on Tuesday, April 28.

He was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for treatment but later passed away.

Following the very sad news of his passing, tributes poured in for the man remembered locally as a “lovely humble gentleman” with a “kind heart for everyone.”

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