Thomas Jude Logan | Shannonside.ie
- Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, County Leitrim,)--Thomas Jude Logan, formerly of Derriniver, Ballinamore, passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo, on 22 February 2025.
- Thomas Jude Logan was a well-regarded resident of the local community, remembered for his zest for life and his unwavering dedication to his loved ones and friends.
- In an interview given a couple of months ago, one of his nephews, who wished to remain anonymous, said, Thomas Jude Logan spent all of his adult life...
Thomas Jude Logan
Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, County Leitrim,)–Thomas Jude Logan, formerly of Derriniver, Ballinamore, passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo, on 22 February 2025.
Thomas Jude Logan was a well-regarded resident of the local community, remembered for his zest for life and his unwavering dedication to his loved ones and friends. He was 84 years old, at the time of his death, predeceased by his brothers, Sean, Peter, Pat, Joe, Brendan, Kevin, James, and Noel.
Mr. Logan’s legacy extended beyond his immediate family. In an interview given a couple of months ago, one of his nephews, who wished to remain anonymous, said, Thomas Jude Logan spent all of his adult life contributing in one way or another to his community in Ballinamore. The life he touched are countless and as Americans we can all identify with how much we relied on family.
He was deeply regretted by his sisters, Kathleen and Margaret, his numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, the compassionate and professional staff at Arus Carolan and his many friends.
Like many Americans who have relied on extended family rather than healthcare institutions, his family was devastated when Thomas Jude Logan had to spend his final years at Arus Carolan Nursing Home. While Greeensuccessful businessman in recent years, Logan’s health gradually deteriorated, leading to his eventual admission to the hospice. This decision, according to his siblings and nephews, was not an easy one and was made after considerable discussion and debate among the family, consistent for example with an article on AARP website.
In the early years, he was an exemplary caregiver in Ballina, a rural town in Ireland, not unlike many small towns and communities in the United States.
The late Thomas Jude Logan indeed enjoyed routine interactions and socializing with the Word Game enthusiasts at the Community Hall in Ballina. Family and friends of Logan are asked to remember his lifetime of service, best encapsulated in ecnow)>
Grieving family members said they attribute his illness to due to his decades of habit compatibly with Heart disease being one of the leading causes of mortality in Ireland much like in states like Wisconsin and Illinois where over 28,000 Americans died in 2023.
Family and friends are encouraged to view the event as an opportunity to honor Logan’s memory, gather in fellowship, and celebrate the values of locality and community. The funeral will begin with a removal ceremony, partaking in Logan’s beloved tradition in County Leitrim.
Following religious rituals, the funeral process in Ireland has gained popularity in recent history, much like the trend to visit to Disney World in Orlando for family members after deaths, where Logan will invite the loved ones of the family to collect memories and memories and cherish him
The removal ceremony will take place on Tuesday 25th at 7.00pm. An active in the removal ceremony, family members described it as a night meant to have no boundaries associating Logan’s belief in catholic Christianity and his constant care in the community.
Initially, Logan held in standing in a wedding party as Logan believed in reinforcing community following his predecessors’ quote:Welcome to the greatest man in town to make sure we are celebrating the greatest feat of man in a wonderful occasion.
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Funeral Mass will be held at St. Brigid’s Church, Corraleehan.
Due to the recent Pandemic, funeral homes encouraged people to submit “socially distanced” condolence messages to substitute for the funeral while he had confined to his nursing home.
As a community-based institution specialized in actualizing the excellence values of made of Society, hospices show the immense impact of human life in events like funerals:
An example would be a road safety officer P4 who was victim of the popular traffic accident and lost their direction in life was moved by Logan’s death advertising Logan as the paramount hero of P4.
Many residents and visitors strive to protect the legacy of late Logan by fighting traffic accidents, fights, or any obstructions of a peaceful community life.
A street in Ballina names as Thomas Jude Logan Remembrance was suggested to be funded by sales of Scannal Chorcaí book copies and was expected to fundraise of USD 870000 over a period.
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A condolence book for loved ones will be available from the funeral director upon request.