Death mourned of noted Letterkenny organist, Derek Fleming
The late Mr Fleming was the organist at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Letterkenny
Tributes have been paid following the death of acclaimed Letterkenny organist Derek Fleming.
Mr Fleming passed away on Monday at the Donegal Hospice following an illness.
The organist at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Letterkenny, he was an organ enthusiast as well as a noted player.
Wells Kennedy, one of Ireland's leading and longest established organ building firms, led the tributes.
“Derek was overjoyed when we rebuilt the organ in the church and was always keen to see how things were being constructed throughout the process,” they said.
“Derek was a keen organ follower who would always be since in attendance at the various recitals taking place around the North West.”
Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter said the group was 'very saddened' at his passing.
A note read: “Derek played the Church organ at Trinity Presbyterian Church on the Main Street but also facilitated the Letterkenny Carol Trail every Christmas playing the organ at all the participating churches. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Late of Gortlee, Letterkenny, he was predeceased by his parents Samuel and Evelyn and is sadly missed by his loving sister Edna Smith and husband Ian ('Wyndquest', Poles, Cavan), brother Kenneth and wife Marie (Creeslough), nephews Glen, Ryan, Dean and niece Helena, relatives and friends.
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Letterkenny this afternoon at 1.30pm followed by burial in the family plot at Gortlee Cemetery.