Tributes paid to Carlow man who was a 'wonderful priest and person' following his passing
Fr. Oliver DUGGAN - Carlow Town, Carlow - Thursday 26th December 2024
Tributes have been paid following the passing of Fr. Oliver Duggan of retired Pastor of Assumption Parish Church, Seattle, Washington and formerly of Market Cross and Court View, County Carlow.
Father Oliver passed away after a six month illness on St Stephen's Day.
Predeceased his parents Pat and Katie, his sisters Maura and Kate, his brothers Peter, Paddy, Martin Brendan and Noel. He will be sadly missed by his sisters and brothers Eithne, Laurie, Ann, Brendan,Frank, Barry, Martin, Colman, sisters -in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and his many friends at home and in the U.S.
Tributes have been paid on the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows:
"I was saddened to hear of Fr Oliver’s passing. My condolences to his family.
I was his housekeeper at St Elizabeth Ann Seton parish for many years. Such a wonderful priest and person. He was such a kind person, great sense of humor, caring and always had that twinkle in his eye. Loved by so many."
Another reads:
"Sincere sympathy to the Duggan family on the passing of Fr. Oliver, may he rest in peace. I have fond memories of Oliver when we attended secondary school in Carlow C.B.S. And playing football with Brendan for the OHanrahans."
Funeral Arrangements
Requiem Mass on Sunday, 19th January at 12.30pm in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, 21st January at 10.30am (USA time) in Assumption Parish Church, Seattle. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Kent, Washington.”