Tributes pour in for Clare man who 'brightened the mood of the room'


Alex McNamara died on March 11
Tributes have poured in for Clare native, Alex McNamara, who has been remembered as a “jolly joker who brightened the mood of the room”.
Alex McNamara of Inis Ri, in Shannon, passed on Monday, March 11.
He will be deeply missed by his loving family, father Jimmy and his partner Liam, mother Sabrina and stepfather Paul, partner Aoife, brothers Jake and Paul, sister Aimee, brother-in-law Greg, sister-in-law Katie, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Since the tragic news broke out, tributes have been pouring in for the young man.
“Rip to my cousin Alex McNamara, may you get the best bed in heaven. Thinking of my uncle Jimmy at this sad time,” wrote Alex’s cousin in tribute.
I’d like to give my condolences to Alex’s family and friends and especially his girlfriend Aoife he loved you a lot. I met Alex when he came down to Sligo for his toolmaking he was a sound lad and funny guy he made the course enjoyable he was a great person and always be part of my memory’s of Fas,” someone paid tribute.
A former classmate also paid tribute. “Heartfelt sympathies to the family and all who will miss him. I went to school with Alex and although I didn’t know him well, I enjoyed the occasional chats we had. He was a jolly joker who brightened the mood of the room. Sad to lose him so soon,” he said.
Alex will be reposing in Mc Mahons Funeral Home, Shannon this Wednesday, March 13 from 5:30pm to 7pm followed by removal to Ss John and Paul's Church. Funeral Mass Thursday, March 14 at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Illaunmanagh Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on here.
May he rest in peace.