Strabane Mourns the Loss of Tommy Barr, Longtime Resident and Family Man
Strabane, County Tyrone – The community of Strabane is in mourning following the passing of Tommy Barr, a beloved resident of 2 Mountcarmel View, who died peacefully on September 4th at Woodmount Care Home. Mr. Barr’s death marks the end of a life deeply rooted in the local area and cherished by a large and loving family.
Tommy Barr was a devoted husband to the late Nellie and a much-loved father to Noel, Liam, Imelda, Teresina, and Thomas. He is also survived by his sister Eileen and brother Andrew, and will be fondly remembered by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son kieran and brother Billy.
Reposing at his home on Thursday, September 4th, from 4 p.m., the family will receive visitors wishing to pay their respects. The funeral will commence on Saturday,September 6th,with the cortege leaving his home at 2:20 p.m. for Requiem Mass at st. Mary’s Church, Melmount, at 3 p.m. Following the Mass, interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery.
The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Society c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, located at 1A Newtown Place, Strabane.Family time will be observed from 10 p.m. to 11 a.m. daily, and on the morning of the funeral.
For those unable to attend in person, the Requiem Mass will be live-streamed via the Parish Webcam at http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html.
