Funeral arrangements announced for ‘absolute gentleman’ from Clare killed in UK road crash
Man arrested for drink driving over fatal crash which left one man from Clare dead
The funeral arrangements for a 46-year-old man from Clare, who was tragically killed in a three-vehicle collision abroad, have been announced.
Jonathan Kenny, formerly of Cluain Aírne, Shannon, Co Clare, died as a result of a fatal crash on the A10 near Buntingford, Hertfordshire, England UK on Saturday, February 10.
At approximately 6:35am, an Audi, Nissan and Porsche crashed which saw Mr Kenny be pronounced dead at the scene.
A man in his 50s has since been arrested and bailed on suspicion of drink-driving and causing death by dangerous driving.
Mr Kenny will be reposing at McMahon’s Funeral Home, Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare this Friday, March 1, from 5.30pm to 7pm followed by removal to Mary Immaculate Church, Shannon.
Mr Kenny’s funeral will take place this Saturday, March 2, at midday in Mary Immaculate Church, Shannon, followed by a cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
Jonathan will be remembered with love always by his heartbroken parents, Denis and Ann, Shannonvale, Old Cratloe Road, Limerick, his siblings Donough, Shane, Ryan, Jeffrey, Frank and Carol, his partner Deanna, his ex-wife Grace, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousin and a wide circle of friends.
Tributes to Mr Kenny have since poured in online, with many remembering his sense of humour and gentle nature.
“I worked with Jon for the last few months,” one person said.
“He hadn't been with our company long but he certainly made his mark. We will all miss his sense of humour and his smile. He was a gentle giant with a heart of gold.”
A friend and work colleague said that they will miss “his humour and his cheerful banter”, while another recalled having “fond memories of growing up in Cluain Airne with Jonathan,” saying that “he was a thoughtful and gentle kid”.
“Sincere sympathy to Ann, Denis, boys and Carol on the sad passing of Jonathan,” said an old neighbour and friend of Mr Kenny.
“The last time we were talking to Jonathan, he told [us] that when he would be in Ireland again, he would call to Cluain Airne and bring Tetley tea for a cuppa.
“Unfortunately Johnny we can't enjoy that cuppa now. May you rest in peace, neighbour and friend.”