Burt GAA pay tribute to the late Colm Grant: 'A worker for the club for decades'

Burt GAA club have offered their condolences following the sudden passing of Colm Grant on Friday.

Colm lived at 17 The Cottages, Burnfoot and is predeceased by his wife Evelyn. Much loved father of Fergal, Seamus, Aisling, Kevin, Sinéad, Conor, Rory, Aoife and Dara. Dear brother of Tillie, Margaret, Bernadette, Mickey, the late Mary Ann, Willie, Johnny and Paddy.

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchild, brother, sisters, his extended family and friends.

“The Burt GAA community is in mourning after the sudden passing of Colm Grant,” the Hibernian Park club said. “Colm is a Club President and former Ras Chairman and has been a stalwart worker for the club for decades. As a mark of respect to Colm and his family, all activities at the club are suspended until further notice. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”

Colm's remains will be reposing at his home on Monday, June 26, from 11am. Removal on Wednesday morning, June 28, at 10:15am to St Aengus' Church, Burt for requiem mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.

Colm's requiem mass can be viewed online. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Croí - Heart and Stroke Charity c/o any family member. Anyone wishing to leave a message of sympathy for the family can do so by using the condolence book online.