Tributes to much-loved Collooney businessman, John McKim, ‘a man synonymous with the town'
They are Collooney's oldest business family, and their premises occupies what was once known as the Market House since the mid 1800s.
There have been many tributes to Mr McKim, including from Owenmore Gaels GAA Club who said John was a great community man in the area and will be greatly missed.
The club said: 'It is with sadness we have leaned of the passing of John McKim, Church View, Collooney.
'A man synonymous with our town, his presence in the shop and at the centre of the town will be sorely missed.
'A mighty supporter of the club over the years, John never refused to help out with sponsorship when called upon.
'Indeed when the club was on its knees back in 1997 and were looking at reforming a senior team, it was John amongst a small group who stepped forward with cash to buy balls and a kit.
'These contributions will never be forgotten.
'To Violet, Janice, James and David we pass on our sincere condolences and also to John's wider family and friends.
'Ar dheis Dé a raibh a anam.'
Mr McKim died on Wednesday peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of the Galway Clinic.
His death notice reads: 'Predeceased by his brother Robert. John will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Violet, daughter Janice, sons James and David, son-in-law Ken, daughter-in-law Sarah, David's fiancée Denise, grandchildren Hannah and Thomas, sister Margaret (Brett), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and all who knew him.
Reposing in Collooney Methodist Church on Saturday, 2nd August, from 5 pm until 7 pm. Funeral Service on Sunday, 3rd August, at 3 pm in St. Paul's Church, Collooney, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House is private, please.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust via the link below:
https://kbrtrust.com/donations/
The McKim family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of 'Our Lady of Knock' Unit in the Galway Clinic for the kindness, dignity and exceptional care shown to John and the family during his time there.
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