RIP: 17-year-old ‘warrior’ from Carlow passes away in hospital
James William from Carlow passed away at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny
James William McCarthy of 80 John Sweeney Park, Carlow died surrounded by his heartbroken family.
He was the beloved son of John and Nora, and adored brother of Michael, Patrick, John-Joseph, Crystal, Mary-Ellen, Gabrielle and the late Kathleen Marie and Francis.
He will be sadly missed by his father, mother, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law Jordan and Jackie, sisters-in-law Josephine and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Condolences have been pouring in online, describing James William as “amazing” and someone who was a “privilege to know.”
“James you were such amazing young kid who fought so hard to be in this world but you were a true warrior for sure brought so much joy love to your mum dad family to all who known you. Your wings were ready but your poor mums,dads familys hearts were not ready to let you go... You were a earth angel but God must of been short of precious angels so he only takes the best he took the best in you fly high with all the angels james you be so sadly missed,” one woman wrote.
“May James sleep well with the Angels and be reunited with his sister and brother. His bright smile will be missed in school. Forever in our hearts,” a staff member from James Williams’s school said.
“There is a sadness in my heart today. As I heard of my friend James’ passing away. We spent our schooldays together since the early days. Where we laughed and played with plenty of challenges along the way. Your smile would light up those difficult days and our friendship bond will never go away. We will miss you James and think of you in many ways. Forever in our hearts James,” a friend said.
James William is reposing from 3:00pm today with removal at 6:00pm.
The funeral cortege will drive to his home in John Sweeney Park, arriving around 6:30pm.
From there, it will walk from his home to the Holy Family Church, Askea, arriving for reception prayers at 7:00pm.
Requiem Mass will be tomorrow, Friday, 13th November, at 11:00am, followed by interment immediately afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery, where James will be laid to rest with his late sister Kathleen Marie and brother Francis.