29 July 2009

The passing of Bill Duffy



We have learned with sadness of the death of Bill Duffy, former Sales Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars at Motor Distributors. Bill passed away on Sunday evening, after a prolonged and bravely borne illness.

Our sincere sympathy to Bill's wife Breda, family and many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Reposing at McGowan's Funeral Home, Emmet Street, Ballina, Co Mayo, today (Wednesday - July 29th) from 4pm, with removal at 6 pm to St. Muredach’s Cathedral.

Bill’s funeral mass will be held at St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Thursday morning, 30th July at 11 am with the funeral proceeding afterwards to Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.

Please note, family flowers only. Donations if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society C/O McGowan's Funeral Home, Ballina.

Bill is pictured above in 2002 at MDL HQ in Dublin, waving off the first stage of the Mercedes-Benz International Gordon Bennett Rally of that year.

Padraic Deane, Secretary, Irish Motoring Writers Association.