Passing of founder member of Islandeady Community Council

The death of Mike Ward, Leitir, Islandeady, is deeply regretted in the community.

Mike was a founding member of the Islandeady Community Council back in 1976 and represented his area, Leitir, for many years.

Mike will be sadly missed by his sister Anne Moran (Boradruma), brother Peter Ward (Castlebar), sister-in-law Nora, nieces Colette, Margaret and Karen, nephews Noel and Padraig Moran, Enda, Ronan, Peter and Conor Ward, grand-nephews, grand-nieces and great grand-nephew, extended family, kind neighbours, relatives and friends, to whom sympathy is extended.

He was predeceased by his father Patrick, mother Margaret, nephew Vincent Moran and brother-in-law Jimmy Moran.

Requiem Mass took place this morning at St. Patrick’s Church, Islandeady, and burial took place afterwards in Kilmaclasser Cemetery.

Many warm tributes have been paid to him on social media where he was described and 'a lovely man' and 'a gentleman'.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.