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The late John Casey in his element on a Clonmel Scouts float at a St Patrick's Day parade in Clonmel a number of years ago
There was a deep sense of shock in the Clonmel community at news of the passing of John Casey, a legendary figure in the scouting movement at local and national level for decades.
John, a former staff member of The Nationalist newspaper, passed away on Sunday at Waterford Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family.
“He was the finest and funniest man you could meet. A man of great nature who just loved life,” said his close friend Deputy Seamus Healy.
Tributes were also paid by the Mayor of Clonmel, Cllr Pat English, another close personal friend.
“John was always young at heart. He had a great way of relating to young people. His commitment and dedication to scouting over decades is one of the reasons why scouting is so strong in Clonmel today. He was highly respected all over the country by scout leaders because of his passion for scouting and the work he carried out in scouting at all levels,” said Cllr English.
“John was a devoted family man, and outside of that, his extended family was the scouting movement and his colleagues from The Nationalist newspaper where he worked,” said Cllr English
His funeral arrangements were made on Monday afternoon. He was pre-deceased by his parents Willie and Peggy Casey and his wonderful wife Helen.
Sadly missed by his sisters Jean and Sheila and brothers-in-law, Denis & Frank. Forever missed by his son Sean and daughters Joan, Marie and Claire.
Sons-in-law Andrew & Declan, daughter-in-law Fiona. Adored by his grandchildren Evan (& his wife Angela), Amy, Eoin, Emma, Harry, Aoife, Logan, Millie & Ollie & his great-grandchild Chloe. Nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, his scouting & gun club friends & his 'Nationalist' newspaper colleagues, friends, and neighbours.
Reposing at O'Donoghues Funeral Home, Kickham Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary E91PK19, on Tuesday 24th March 2026, from 5pm to 8pm.
Funeral mass on Wednesday 25th March, SS Peter & Paul's Church, Gladstone Street, Clonmel at 1pm. Burial afterwards at St Patrick’s Cemetery.
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