Funeral arrangements for 17-year-old boy killed in tragedy announced

Funeral arrangements for 17-year-old boy killed in tragedy announced

Vakaris Gudaitis RIP.

Funeral arrangements for a 17-year-old boy who died in a road tragedy on Saturday night have been announced.

Vakaris Gudaitis, Tavrane, Kilkelly and formerly of Lithuania, passed away after he was struck by a car on the N17 at Barnacarroll, Claremorris at approximately 9.20pm on Saturday night. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His former school, St Colman's College, Claremorris, expressed their sadness in a poignant tribute yesterday.

Predeceased by his grandfather Kestutis. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Renata and Nerijus, brothers Ruslanas, Faustas and Nojus and his sisters Karina and Vilte, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Reposing at St. Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris, on Thursday evening from 6pm until 8pm. Funeral will arrive to St Colman’s Church, Claremorris, on Friday for Requiem Mass at 11am, with removal afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for a committal service at 2pm.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the St Colman’s Church Claremorris YouTube channel.

The Gudaitis family wishes to thank everyone for their support at this difficult time.

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