THE death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Falcarragh native and former parish priest of Templecrone Parish, Fr Seamus Meehan.
Fr Meehan’s passing has been met with sadness among his family members, friends and parishioners.
Among those to pay tribute is Deputy Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher who said Fr Meehan had always been close and loyal to his community.
“It was with great and profound sadness that we have learned of the peaceful passing of Fr Seamus Meehan, former Parish Priest of Templecrone” he said.
“The Falacarragh native served in Dungloe from 1991 until his retirement in 2012.
“Fr Meehan was the very fabric and essence of our parish community for over 30 years. During his time here, while in active service or during his retirement, he remained close and loyal to our parishioners and the broader community.
“He always worked in his own quiet and determined manner but never losing sight of the greater good of all nor the simplicity of his ministry.
“He worked tirelessly for the parish on various projects, working closely with the numerous schools, the Community Hospital and for the entire population of our community during his time here.”
Deputy Gallagher added: “Fr Seamus Meehan was an absolute gentleman, and a person that anyone could approach and converse with, always quiet by nature but underneath his outward appearance was a wealth of knowledge and wisdom.
“But most of all, he always wanted his work to go unnoticed, he never sought praise or thanks for any of his deeds or undertakings – for him it was his duty first and foremost.
“On behalf of Ann and I, we wish to convey our heartfelt sympathies to his relatives, brother priests and wider circle of friends.
“Your Chasuble may be folded, your voice may be silent, but the echo of your goodness, the numerous traces of your good deeds still fills our lives and your memory will live on.”
Fr Seamus Meehan
Funeral details:
The peaceful death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Fr Seamus Meehan, former Parish Priest of Templecrone Parish.
Predeceased by his brother, Sean, sisters, Nora and Kathleen.
Sadly missed by his nieces, Carmel, Lorna, and Kathryn and nephews, James and Pauric and all his cousins.
His remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe, F94ND68, on Sunday, January 18 from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm and on Monday from 3pm with removal to St. Crona’s Church Dungloe for 6pm.
Rosary will take place in the church at 8pm on Monday evening.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon with interment in Maghery Cemetery.
