Late John Martin will be sadly missed by everyone that had the pleasure to know him
Late John Martin, Mount Cashel, Kilrooskey, Co Roscommon
Following a few short years of illness bravely borne with strength, spirit, character and dignity it is with great regret that we record the death on Wednesday, May 31 at the Roscommon Palliative Care Support Unit of John Martin, Mount Cashel.
John was predeceased by his parents John Joe and Margaret, sister Bridie, Mary Tucker, brothers Michael and Malachy and his nephew Paul.
He was from one of the oldest and most respected families in our community and led a lifestyle that endeared him to everyone that had the pleasure to know him.
By nature John was a quiet spoken man who loved the game of golf and he represented Roscommon Golf Club on teams over the years.
He will be long remembered for his time with Connaught Motors on the Lanesboro Road in Roscommon where his knowledge on cars was second to none.
John loved a game of cards, going to matches and he loved music especially the late Big Tom. He was always referred to as a gentleman with great caring and kindness.
The loss of John’s own inimitable greeting and smile will sadden the hearts of everyone that had the pleasure to know him but his memory will live for a long time to come.
John’s remains were reposed at Smyth’s Funeral Home on Friday, June 2 followed by his removal to St Mary’s Church, Ballagh. Following the Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday he was laid to rest in Kilteevan Cemetery.
We extend our deepest sympathy to his brothers James and Dominic, sister Anne (Morgan), sisters-in-law Ann and Ita, brother-in-law Liam, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and his many friends.