James O'Kane

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Date of Death: Tuesday 12th January 2021

James O’Kane died on January 12th, 2021 at Melmount Manor, late of 2 Melmount Villas, Strabane.

James, former Chairman of Strabane District Council. Beloved husband of the late Frances, much loved father of Majella (Doherty), Dolores, Declan and Jeffrey and brother of Michael and the late John, Lawrence, Peter, Paul, Lena, Pat, Peggy and Kathleen.

Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday, January 13th at 7 pm to St. Mary’s Church, Melmount for Requiem Mass on Thursday, January 14th at 2 pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.  In accordance with current restrictions (re: Coronavirus), the house and funeral will be private to family only please.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother and family circle.Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his Soul.

Donations in lieu of flowers please to Dementia N.I..

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    Funeral/Service of thanksgiving Details

    14 January 2021, 02:00pm

    St. Mary’s Church, Melmount

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    St. Mary’s Cemetery, Melmount

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