Tributes have been flowing for a former Dublin Fire Brigade officer who sadly died this weekend.
Frank Nugent from Churchtown and formerly of Crumlin died peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital after a long battle with illness.
He is survived by his wife Sheelagh and will be sadly missed by his three children and seven grandchildren.
One of his former colleagues confirmed the sad news saying that Frank had a 'sunny' personality.
He informed fellow Dublin Fire Brigade officers past and present on a local forum saying: "It is with the greatest sorrow that I have just heard of the passing of Frank Nugent.
"Frank was a lovely, kind, sunny and helpful man.
"He was always ready to lend a helpful hand and he will be sorely missed by his family and friends."
His death notice reads: "Nugent, Frank (Churchtown, Dublin 14 and formerly Crumlin, late of Dun Laoghaire and Dublin Fire Brigade) March 27, 2021 (peacefully) after a long illness bravely borne in the loving care of St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park.
"Beloved husband of Sheelagh and adored father to Alan, Colin and Ian and father-in-law to Sinead, Maria and Emma. Much loved granddad to Brian, Adam, Katie, Bobby, James, Alannah and Sophie. Loving brother to Barbara and Greg.
"Will be sadly missed and remembered with much love and affection by all his family, nephews, nieces and a very wide circle of friends."
Due to current restrictions, funeral mass for family members only will be on Tuesday morning at 10am followed by burial at Mount Jerome Cemetery.
