Obituary Eamon Glennon
There was a widespread sense of sadness when, early on Sunday morning 27th September last, Eamon Glennon died in his home on the outskirts of Longford Town, surrounded by his family. Eamon had lived and worked in Longford for most of his 75 years.
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amon was the founder of Eamon Glennon Ltd., which he set up in 1963. He started in a small sawmill which produced a few coffins for the local market. With hard work, determination and great foresight, he developed the company into one of the leading suppliers to the funeral industry in Ireland. The company has grown over the years and now incorporates manufacturing, funeral and monumental divisions. The company has a large base of loyal customers spread all over the country, many of whom have been dealing with them since their inception. As a funeral director, he was well regarded for his sympathetic manner and capable organisational skills. Eamon was highly respected within the funeral profession and held the roles of both National Secretary and President of the Irish Association of Funeral Directors (I.A.F.D). Eamon has been described in many ways - a GAA man, a fisherman, a community man, a business man, a family man and a gentleman. Large numbers attended both the funeral home and indeed St Mel’s Cathedral for the Funeral Mass, with guards of honour from Longford Bridge Club, Longford Chamber of Commerce, Longford Gun Club, Longford Slashers GAA club and the staff of Eamon Glennon Ltd. Eamon had a great love of sport, he represented Longford Slashers GAA club at all levels and indeed played as a goalkeeper for the county team. As Eamon was carried into Ballymacormack cemetery, the guard of honour from the local GAA club included men he had played with in the 1950’s and 60’s and also players from the current team. His casket was draped with the club’s pale blue and white colours as a reminder of the importance of the GAA to him and the Glennon family. He loved the outdoors and especially fishing or boating on Lough Ree and other favourite waterways. Eamon had a rare gift for helping people, always quietly, always without fuss. He also had a rare gift for living and loving life, and people. He will be sorely missed. A devoted family man, Eamon is survived by his wife Breda, daughter Helen, sons Martin, Niall and David, his beloved grandchildren, his sisters Anne and Mary, brothers Denis and James, daughters in law, son in law, relatives and friends.