THERE is much sadness in Letterkenny today following the passing of well-known businessman Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine.
Mr Dillon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday, September 16.
Mr Dillon helped run the family business, Dillon Brothers Supermarket, on Letterkenny’s Main Street as well as being a founding member of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce.
When Mr Dillon retired from the family business, he was made an Honorary Member of the Chamber in 1997 and remained on the Chamber Council until very recently.
Mr Dillon gave his time and expertise to the Chamber for 59 years.
Despite being busy with the supermarket, he wanted to commit to the Chamber and to ensure that it became part of the commercial development of Letterkenny.
Now a thriving organisation, his colleagues said he brought invaluable traits to the Chamber.
“His energy, business acumen and determination were invaluable traits that he brought to the Chamber and the organisation’s success today is in no small part due to Bernard.
“He was heavily involved particularly in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade acting as our Judging Panel Chair for many years, a job that he took very seriously.
“Bernard was always first to book for the Annual Gala Ball and never missed a Christmas Lights Switch on.
“Bernard attended the 2023 AGM with the same enthusiasm and his broad smile.
“Members of the Chamber Council over all these years, new and old, have always held him in the highest regard.
“Along with other business people it was with foresight that he founded Letterkenny Chamber and his dedication, interest and enthusiasm for the Chamber and for the town of Letterkenny that he loved so much, never waned.
“We offer our heartfelt sympathy to his wife Brid, children, Ciarán, Bronagh and Sinead and all his family.
“He will be missed and fondly remembered by everyone associated with Letterkenny Chamber, past and present, and by all who knew him.
“May he Rest in Peace.”
Mr Dillon’s remains will be reposing at his late residence today, Tuesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 18 from 1 pm to 9 pm each day with rosary each night at 9 pm.
Removal from there on Thursday, September 19 to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11 am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Mr Dillon is deeply regretted and forever missed by his loving wife, Brid, son Ciarán (Jacqui), daughters, Bronagh and Sinead (Gráinne), granddaughter, Aoife (Graham), great-granddaughter, Fíadh, nieces, nephews and extended family, friends and neighbours.
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