Phelan, James
August 16, 2006
The late James (Jim) Phelan
The death took place on August 7th, 2006 at Abbeyleix District Hospital of James. Also known as Jim Phelan, late of O'Daly Terrace, Rathdowney and formerly of Derrinsallough, Borris-in-Ossory. His funeral took place with removal from Sullivan's Funeral Home to Holy Trinity Church, Rathdowney and burial in Briody Cemetery following Requiem Mass.
The late Jim had been in the are of the Matron and Staff of Abbeyleix hospital for some years after he had suffered a stroke, some time after he retired from work.
He is deeply regretted by his wife, Nora, sons Declan and Paul, daughters-in-law Yvonne and Maurin, sister Mary, nephews, nieces, many relatives and friends.
Jim played hurling with his native club Borris-in-Ossory for many years, before he went to live in Rathdowney. Club members formed a Guard of Honour at his funeral where they joined members of Rathdowney GAA Club also. Some of his team-mates of Borris-in-Ossory acted as Pall Bearers also.
Courtesy of Leinster Express
16/08/2006
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