West Mayo community mourns passing of 'a lovely gentleman'

The death has taken place of Richard Bullimore, Litherland, Liverpool, and formerly of Cloondacon, Aughagower, Westport.

He died peacefully at his residence in the loving care of his family.

Richard is lovingly remembered by his wife Maureen (née Burke), sons James (Castlebar), Duncan (Cincinatti, USA), Liam (Liverpool) and Andrew (Sheffield), daughters Amanda Kennedy (Hull) and Emma (Southport), daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, his sister Jennifer (Nottingham), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and a wide circle of friends, to whom sympathy is tendered.

He was predeceased by his mother Frances (née Thompson) and his father Kenneth.

Many fond tributes are being paid to the deceased on social media where he was described as 'a lovely gentleman.'

He was a former member of Aughagower Drama Group and Aughagower Church Choir.

May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.