Tributes pour in for Tipperary man who 'left as a friend to everyone'

Tributes have poured in for a Tipperary man, who left as a ‘friend to everyone’.

Alan (John) Dempsey of Offaly, and formerly of The Knock House, Roscrea, Tipperary, died on June 23.

Darragh King of Haverty’s Pub in Co Offaly paid tribute to his friend.

“It's with the heaviest of hearts that we share this sad news. A man who walked in the door as a normal customer and left as a friend to everyone. So many great memories. There'll always be a seat in Haverty's for Al. Rest easy my friend,” they said.

Alan peacefully passed away in the care of the staff of St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin. Previously, he was given care in Tullamore General Hospital.

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Pre-deceased by his parents Joseph and Geraldine, his brother Brian and niece Elizabeth.

“Deeply regretted by his sisters Jill, Roz, Clem and Shirley, his brothers Don and Niall, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and large circle of friends,” read a notice on RIP.ie

Alan will be reposing in Tierney's Funeral Home, Roscrea on Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm.

A civil ceremony will take place on Thursday morning at 11am in Tierney's Funeral Home followed by burial in Dungar cemetery.

The family has asked that donations, if desired, be made to the Friends of Tullamore Hospital.