John Kelleher Of Lackabawn

In Lackabawn or in Millstreet Town he will not be seen again
But fond memories of John Kelleher with his friends and family will remain
Let's hope he did not die slowly from life his was not a painful release
For each and everyone of us there is a lasting peace
Perhaps in his mid to late fifties that seems young for one to die
I would even say that he was one perhaps younger than I
Amongst the dead of Millstreet forever he now lay
The Reaper claims the life of everyone his lot will be ours one day
John Kelleher was a good person as those who knew him can recall
And he never harmed anyone in any way at all
He did not live to a ripe old age that does seem sad to say
He spent most of his years in Millstreet and in Millstreet his remains lay
From Lackabawn and Millstreet Town in the flesh forever gone
But good memories of John Kelleher are destined to live on.