Tom O’Brien
Thursday, May 6
th, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Maura, his infant sister Derbhala and his brother Colm. Tom will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his beloved wife Kathleen, his adored children Daire, Niamh and Diarmuid, sisters Ailish Smyth (Granard), Joanne (Carlow) and Christine, brothers Donal (Dublin), Padraic and Benny, father-in-law Tommy, mother-in-law Angela, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.
May he rest in peace.
Mass of the Resurrection tomorrow (Sun) at one o’clock in St. Mel’s Cathedral, Longford. Funeral Mass will be streamed live at -
Some Sham for one Sham: Genial Tom O’Brien remembered as one of Longford’s favourite sons
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Townies will no doubt miss hearing his famous ‘Are ya wide Sham’ greeting, however, their memories of the late Tom O’Brien, one of Longford town’s favourite sons, will live with them forever.
A cloud of enormous sadness descended over the town Tom loved so well when news of his death, following a brave battle against cancer, broke yesterday, Thursday, May 6.
An immensely proud dyed-in-the wool townie, postman Tom was renowned for putting a smile on everyone s face and many people are heartbroken following his passing, but most especially his family, wife Kathleen, children Daire, Niamh and Diarmuid, sisters Ailish Smyth (Granard), Joanne (Carlow) and Christine; brothers Donal (Dublin), Padraic (Longford Leader) and Benny; and a vast circle of friends.