Mayo community grieving death of 'lovely man' Michael Chambers

The death of Michael Chambers, Chambers Garden Centre, Main Street, Newport, has cast a shadow of sorrow and loss over the community.

Michael, a widely popular personality in the town, passed away suddenly at his residence.

He will be deeply missed and always loved by his wife Barbara, sister Elizabeth, nephew Charles (Reilly), niece Maeve, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, grandnephews and grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and his wide circle of friends, to whom deepest sympathy is tendered.

Michael was pre-deceased by his parents, Mike and Mary B, his parents-in-law Dominick and Sheila Murray and sister Mary Alice Reilly.

Fond tributes are being paid to the deceased on social media.

"Michael is a huge loss to the Newport community. I will specifically miss him for his great sense of humour," one stated.

"He was a lovely man and so helpful in the garden centre," another said.

"A beautiful human being, so kind and considerate to all who knew him," another added.

Michael will repose at St. Dominick's Funeral Home, Newport, on Sunday evening next, November 1, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Removal from his residence on Monday morning at 10 a.m. for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, Newport.

Burial takes afterwards in Burrishoole Cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.