The death has occurred of William (Willie) LEAHY
Newcastle, Oldcastle, Meath / Skerries, Dublin
William (Willie) Leahy
Leahy William (Willie), Skerries, also Newcastle, Oldcastle and Boston. Leahy, William Roger “Willie” Joined his fellow angels in Heaven on August 15, 2015. William was born on April 3, 1973 in Drogheda, County Louth Ireland. He was raised in Skerries, County Dublin and Oldcastle County Meath. William moved to Boston, USA in his early twenties where he met his future wife Maureen Bodkin. They were married on May 21, 2005, one of the happiest days of Willie’s life. On March 16, 2008 Willie and Maureen welcomed the greatest gift into their lives with the birth of their son, Liam.
William is survived by his wife Maureen, their beloved son Liam, his mother Eileen, six sisters, three brothers, four nieces and thirteen nephews. He is predeceased by his father Tony and his brother John. All who had the privilege of knowing William will forever remember his intelligent conversation, his deep insights, his tremendous compassion and his genuine love.
“Now the autumn leaves are falling, the nights are growing dim, the painter wipes his pot clean down, and throws his brushes in” Brendan Behan, Borstal Boy.
May he find the peace he so richly deserves in the hereafter.
Rest in Peace
Memorial Mass for Willie, Sunday, 25th October 2015, in St. Brigid’s Church, Oldcastle at 11.30am.
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