One of Donegal’s oldest citizens, John Hegarty, has passed away at the age of 105 years.
The well-known Glenties man recently celebrated yet another milestone birthday with family and friends in the parish.
John was a hugely popular figure who loved the company of others.
Naomh Conaill GAA Club are among the many people who have paid tribute to John following his sad passing.
A spokesperson for the club said “We got the sad news today, that our oldest resident in the parish John Hegarty has passed away. John was 105 only a few weeks ago & he celebrated his big milestone with a party with family & friends. John had a great memory & was a great storyteller.
“He was farming up until a few years ago, but would still go out with his son John (junior) to check in on the sheep. John loved meeting people & particularly loved the Harvest fair day in town, where he would meet & chat to everyone & get to see the animals there.
“Grandfather to our club secretary Muriel Hegarty, John will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him. From everyone at the club, we pass our condolences to all the family & friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
The following is John’s death notice.
May be rest in peace.
The peaceful death has taken place in his 106th year of John Hegarty, Meenalargan, Glenties and formerly Meenawannia. Predeceased by his wife Bridget. John will be sadly missed by his daughter Eilish, sons John and Christy (Glenties) and Laurence (Ballybofey), son-in-law Thomas, daughters-in-law Paula, Una,and Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara this evening (Tuesday 1st August) from 7pm with removal at 8pm going to his daughter Eilish Gildea’s residence, Stranalough, Glenties F94X406. John’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning (4th of August) in St Connell’s Church, Glenties at 11am, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
