The Passing of Ben Atkinson

We have learned with sadness of the death of Ben Atkinson, who passed away yesterday, 2 February. He was in his 102nd year, having celebrated his 100th birthday in August 2006.

Ben had lived for his recent years in St Vincent's Hospital, Athy, where he was very popular with staff and residents alike.

Ben was married to Alice, who died in 2001. Their only son William was killed in a car accident some 30 years ago.

Locally, Ben is survived by his nephews, Derek and Alan Stacey, and by his niece Olive Dunlop. His only surviving brother, John, lives near Tullow, Co Carlow. He has a large number of nephews and nieces in the Carlow/Wexford area.

His funeral service takes place at 2pm tomorrow, Monday, in St Nicholas's Church, Dunlavin. Interment will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.