'Taken far too soon' - Tributes paid after unexpected death of young Offaly man
David Bracken (30) passed away earlier this week at Tullamore Hospital
Tributes are being paid this week after the sad and unexpected death of 30-year-old Offaly man David Bracken.
The Rhode man passed away "unexpectedly at Tullamore Hospital surrounded by his loving family" on Tuesday, September 10, his RIP.ie death reads.
David is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Tony and Kathleen, twin brother Joe, godparents Kathleen and James, aunts, uncles, cousins, great aunt, great uncle, extended family, relatives and friends.
Tributes have been flooding in for the popular Rhode man from friends and family.
One woman wrote: "Heartbroken to hear the news of David's passing. Fond memories together throughout primary & secondary school! Such a happy guy! Thoughts & prayers with all the family. Rest in peace David, you will be missed forever."
Another tribute read: "Our very sincere sympathy to Kate, Tony and Joe on the very sad news of the passing your beloved David - a much loved son and twin brother to Joe. And a loving nephew and cousin. He was a very fine young man and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. We are praying for you all at this time of grief and sadness. A truly special young man, may he have the light and peace of heaven."
A third added: "Deepest sympathy to Kathleen, Tony, Joseph and all the extended families on the very sad passing of your beautiful son David. Words seem inadequate, thinking of you all at this time. May David's soul Rest In Peace."
An old college friend said: "Shocked to hear of the passing of David. Remembering the first year of college in Athlone and house sharing with him. Always a character full of wit and tricks. Always so many funny memories to look back and laugh at. Sincere condolences to Joe and your parents at this time."
A further heartfelt message to the family read: "Our heartfelt sympathy on the very sad untimely loss of David, our thoughts and prayers are with you and his twin brother Joseph at this very difficult time.
"We will always cherish the memories of seeing “the twins “and our family grow up together and we had many memorable times. We fondly remember
"David was a lovely lad, and he leaves behind a legacy of care and love to all the lives he touched in so many beautiful ways.
Our hearts are broken for you, and we pray that God will bless you all in the times ahead. May David rest in peace."
Funeral Arrangements:
David will repose at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry this Thursday from 5pm to 8pm with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 2pm in St. Peter's Church, Rhode followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. You can also take part in David's Funeral Mass via the webstream link here.