A CO Donegal man has died, just a few weeks after the death of his beloved wife of 65 years.
John and Bridget McGettigan were from from Meenreagh in Termon, also known as “The Foot of the Hills”.
Mrs McGettigan passed away on January 3.
Her husband John, who was 98, died exactly a month later – on Monday – not long after a Month’s Mind Mass.
After being married for 65 years a month apart was too long for them,” said granddaughter Rachael McGettigan.
“Grandad just wasn’t the same since she passed. He missed her so much. We are truly heartbroken but can find peace in knowing that they both passed peacefully and are now together again.
“They had 5 sons 5 daughters, 20 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren.”
Rachael added: “They were a very much loved couple. Thousands of people have visited his wake.”
John will be buried alongside his beloved Bridget after 2pm Requiem Mass at St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan tomorrow (Wednesday).