‘He was always character' – Heartbreaking tributes pour for ‘lovely' Irish tradesman who died ‘unexpectedly' in Cambodia
FOND MEMORIES 'He was always character' – Heartbreaking tributes pour for 'lovely' Irish tradesman who died 'unexpectedly' in Cambodia
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for an Irish tradesman who died unexpectedly while abroad.
Alexander 'Alex' Meehan passed away on July 29, while he was in Cambodia.
Alex was from Carrigaline in Co Cork where he was one of four siblings.
He was the "beloved son" of his deceased mother Ann and his dad, Alex.
And he is remembered by his siblings, Denise and Michelle.
His other sister, Angelique, also predeceased him.
Alex will also be mourned by his nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, friends, and neighbours.
His death notice reads: "The death has occurred of Alex "Alexander" Meehan.
"Meehan (Cambodia and late of Carrigaline, Cork) On July 29th, 2025, unexpectedly in Cambodia, Alexander (Alex), beloved son of Alex and the late Ann, loving brother of Denise, Michelle and the late Angelique.
"Sadly missed by his family, nephews, niece, aunts, uncles, extended relatives and friends."
No funeral arrangements have been announced yet.
But tributes have poured in for the popular man, as mourners called him "a lovely man".
One person said: "So sorry to hear of the untimely death of Alex. My deepest sympathies to his family.
"A colleague for many years he really was a great character. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
Another penned: "Very sorry to hear of the unexpected passing of Alex.
"Many a chat we had in the Naval Dockyard about Ireland and Munster Rugby.
'ALWAYS A KIND PERSON'
"A wit in his own way, and a very good Tradesman. Sincere Condolences to all Alex's family and friends. Rest in Peace Alex."
A third put in: "To all of Alex's Family, my sincere condolances to you all.
"Alex was such a kind lovely young man. May he rest in peace.
"Thinking of you all at this sad time."
And a fourth said: "Sincerest sympathies to Alex's family. He was always a character with a story to tell.
"He will be sadly missed... Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
While a fifth added: "I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of Alex, always a very kind person.
"Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP."
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