Tomás Ó Flatharta

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John Goodwillie RIP – “committed, honest, kind, genuine and erudite”

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I can’t remember who let me know that John Goodwillie had passed away a few days ago – the first person I told was Des Derwin, who has written the tribute below, which contains informative and entertaining scenes from the class struggle in Ireland.

There will be a celebration of John Goodwillie’s life at the Garden Chapel of Mount Jerome Cemetery, which is can be viewed online at 3pm on Tuesday December 10. Condolences to his husband Val, his family, friends, and comrades.

Links :
John Goodwillie Death Notice
John Goodwillie, Celebration of His Life, CLR
John Goodwillie Tribute, Des Derwin, FB
John Goodwillie Tribute, Des Derwin, CLR

Des Derwin knew John much better than me. But our paths crossed several times, and I retain good memories about comrade Goodwillie.

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