Popular Derry teacher Sean O’Kane who has sadly died. Pic from St Joseph’s College
Sean sadly passed away on Friday after a tenacious battle with cancer.
His school St Joseph’s Boys School led the tributes to Sean, a big Glasgow Celtic fan, who they called a “teacher, mentor, football coach, drama teacher colleague and a dear friend to many staff.”
“It is with the greatest sadness that we are informing you of the death of our most esteemed teacher and a very valued member of our English Department, Mr Sean O Kane RIP who passed away earlier today,” St Joseph’s wrote.
“We ask that you keep Mr O Kane in your thoughts and prayers and remember all that he has brought to St Joseph’s Boys’ School.
“Mr O’Kane was outstanding in his role and particularly his support to the boys both in and out of the class.
“He will be sorely missed by all our pupils, staff, Governors and the wider community that he was such a part of.
“I also ask you to keep Mr O Kane’s family in your prayers.
“We will remember Mr O Kane with great fondness and appreciation for the person and advocate for all St Joseph’s Boys, who have had the privilege of having him as their teacher, and for everything he brought to his role and to the school.
“May he rest in peace.”
A family insertion reads: “We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Sean O’Kane, peacefully at his late family home, surrounded by all of his loving family on the 7th of January 2022.
“Late of 39 Abbots Walk. May he rest in peace.
“Beloved son of Briege and Feargal O’Kane. Loving brother of Feargal, Eireann, Ciara and Colleen.
“Devoted uncle of Shea, Charlie and Emerald. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
“Sean’s remains are now reposing at his late family home, 28 Tyrconnell Street.
“Funeral leaving from there on Monday 10th January at 10:20am for 11:00am requiem mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower.
“Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
“House strictly private from 11pm till 10am.
“Please maintain social distancing and adhere to government guidelines at all times.
“Sean’s funeral requiem mass can be streamed live via this link below: http://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/
“Free Now From His Suffering”
“All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871 262 823.”
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