RIP: Tributes paid to 'absolute gentleman' from Kildare

Tributes have poured in following the passing of “absolute gentleman” James (Jimmy) Cox, Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas, Co Kildare.

Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas / Thornbrook, Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Main St, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim.

Jimmy passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of Craddock House Nursing Home.

Jimmy is the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat) and adored father of Brian and Susan, loving grandfather of Mark, Sean, Jamie, and Alex.

Jimmy will be sadly missed by his son-in-law Gary Ryan, daughter-in-law Karen and his brothers Gabriel & Joe. Missed by all his nieces and nephews, extended relatives, former colleagues from Bank of Ireland and many friends.

May He Rest in Peace.

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Jimmy will be reposing at The George Mullins Funeral Home, Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co. Kildare (W91 CD0K) on Tuesday May 26 from 5pm to 7pm with prayers at 6:30pm.

The funeral takes place on Wednesday May 27 with Requiem Mass at 10.00am at the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballycane, Naas, followed by burial at St. Corban's Cemetery, Naas.

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Funeral service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/ballycane-webcam/

Tributes paid to Jimmy on RIP.ie include: “My sincere sympathy to the Cox family on sad passing of Jimmy. He was a great colleague, great company and absolute gentleman and a pleasure to have known. May Jimmy now rest in peace.”

And: “Deepest Sympathy Joe, Gabriel and the extended Cox Family on your sad loss. May Jimmy's soul Rest in Peace.”

While another mourner wrote: “Sincere Condolences to Gabrielle and all the Cox family on the death of your brother James. May his Soul Rest in Peace.”

And another added: “Sincere sympathy to Gabriel and Joe and the extended Cox families in Carrick on Shannon and Kildare on the passing of James. May he rest in heavenly peace.”