Seamus Kelly of Golan, Trillick, died at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully in South West Acute Hospital, surrounded by family.

Kelly was one of five children born to James (Owen) and Winnifred Kelly. He attended Golan primary school and left in his early teens. He initially worked for McAleer and Teague building firm in Dromore before taking over the family farm following his father's death.

He married Margaret O’Brien, from Kinine, Trillick, nearly 57 years ago. They had four sons, Jarlath, Mickey, Anthony and Owen, and two daughters, Noeleen and Carmel.

Later, Kelly worked as a school bus driver for the Western Education and Library Board, serving local primary schools. He also served as caretaker at Trillick primary school for about 20 years.

Kelly organised the annual St Stephen’s Day hunt and attended local traditional music sessions. He remained involved in hunting, a family tradition.

His funeral included a Requiem Mass at St Macartan’s Parish Church, Trillick, celebrated by Very Rev Padraig MacKenna, assisted by Canon John McKenna. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.

He is survived by his wife Margaret, six children, 11 grandchildren, brother Petey, sister Bernadette, and extended family. He was predeceased by brothers John and sister Mamie.