Community pays tribute to 'stalwart' and 'absolute gentleman'
The late Edward John Beattie.
Tributes have poured in following the passing of a well known and much loved Roscommon man.
Ballagh man, Edward John Beattie passed away yesterday surrounded by his family, in the devoted care of the staff at the Roscommon Hospice.
He is predeceased by his infant son John, parents Michael and Elizabeth, sisters Peggy Byrne and Bridie Keane and brother Mattie. Mr Beattie will be forever missed by his loving and devoted wife Teresa; sons Noel, Kevin, James, Anthony and Matthew; sisters Maureen Beirne and Kathleen Tully; daughters-in-law Denise, Joanne, Christina, Ruth and Lorna; grandchildren Ciara, Conor, Eva, Tomás, Eddie, Tessa, Emma, Sarah, Shane, Ethan, Lauren and Ryan; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; relatives; neighbours; and many friends.
Mr Beattie will repose at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Thursday evening from 6pm to 8pm. His Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning at 11 am at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Rahara followed by burial afterwards in Rahara Cemetery.
The Beattie family said it would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Edward John received during his final illness especially by the staff at Portiuncula University Hospital, Roscommon University Hospital and The Roscommon Hospice.
Among the many people who paid tribute to Mr Beattie was the Rahara Tidy Towns and Development group.
“Edward John was deeply involved in many local community groups over the years, always there to lend a hand when any work needed to be done,” the group said on Facebook. “He was the first to step up, and his dedication to our community was truly remarkable. As a valued member of Rahara Tidy Towns, he attended clean-ups with his trusted Massey Ferguson, accomplishing twice the work of men half his age.
“We were honoured to have Edward John turn on the first-ever Christmas lights in the village of Rahara. Edward John was not just a stalwart of our community but also an absolute gentleman.”
The Roscommon Ploughing Association also offered its condolences on the passing of its “esteemed member” Mr Beattie to his family and friends.
The group said its thoughts and prayers are with Mr Beattie’s family during this difficult time.
“Edward John was a valuable, committed and loyal member of our association who provided a significant contribution at both county and national level over the decades," the association said. "He was a man of high integrity, understanding and extremely dependable. As we mourn his loss, we celebrate the beautiful soul he was. Rest peacefully dear friend, we will forever miss you.”
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
