'A wonderful gentle giant' - Funeral of beloved Leitrim man to take place today

Tributes have been paid following the sad and untimely passing of Kevin Mc Dermott, late of Lissinagroagh, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.

Kevin passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday November 12.

He is predeceased by his father Hubert.

Cherished son of Margaret and wonderful brother to John F and Caroline, Kevin will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his mother, brother, sister, nieces Sarah, Dervla and Róisín, nephews Diarmaid and Caoimhín, sister-in-law Carmel, brother-in-law Martin, aunts, uncle, extended family, neighbours and close friends.

Heartfelt condolences have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and remembered Kevin, with one mourner writing,

"Sincere sympathy to Margaret, John F, Caroline and the extended McDermott family on the sad passing of Kevin. He was a true friend and gentleman and will be sorely missed for all the slagging in Biddy’s. Rest in peace Kevin."

Another wrote,

"Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Caroline, John Francis and extended family's on the sad loss of a great neighbour and a true friend, a day on the bog will never be the same again thanks for everything big fella."

While another wrote,

"Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Caroline, John Francis and extended family's, a wonderful gentle giant who will be sadly missed by all who new him. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam."

Funeral Arrangements 

He reposed at Our Lady’s Hospital Chapel, Manorhamilton on Thursday, November 14, from 4.30pm to 7.30pm, arriving at St Michael’s Church, Glenfarne for 8pm.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday at 11am followed with burial afterwards in Kilmakerril Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust).

Kevin's mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/live/KB9Xo2dDS8s