County Roscommon GP remembered as ‘fantastic doctor’ and a ‘great character'
The late Dr Noel Farrell.
A man who exemplified a “gentle, caring demeanour” to so many of his patients and "a caring and reassuring doctor who was always so understanding and helpful” is how the late Dr Noel Farrell is remembered.
Dr Farrell from Ardsallagh, Roscommon Town, passed away yesterday (Sunday), peacefully at his home in the presence of his loving family. He cared for countless patients during his career in Athleague and Roscommon Town.
He will be forever missed by his cherished wife, Susan (Ryan); much loved daughters, Gillian (Reynolds), Sinead (Golden) and Darina (Reilly); son David; brothers, Charlie and Paul; his adored grandchildren, Faye, Suzannah, Conor, Luke, Harry, Christopher, Robyn, Adam and Elizabeth; sons-in-law, Niall, Frank and Stephen; daughter-in-law, uncle, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, colleagues, relatives, neighbours and by a wide circle of friends, especially at Roscommon Golf Club where he served as both captain (on two occasions) and president.
Roscommon Golf Club, where the late Dr Farrell was as member for over half a century, said that he served in almost every position of the executive over the years. "He was captain on two separate occasions 1983, and 2004 he was club president in 1998. He was also course manager for many years and oversaw the development of the club into an 18 hole facility and all other developments in recent times," said the club.
The club extended its deepest sympathy to his family.
Dr. Farrell will be reposing at his home in Ardsallagh this Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 7p.m.. Removal takes place on Wednesday morning to the Sacred Heart Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. followed by private cremation.
