John Tarrant

Sadly missed by his family and his many friends and especially by Eileen his lovely wife
John Tarrant was a man who did love life
It can be truly said of him he was a good man
And he did make the very most of his life span

A hard working, likeable honest and generous man his life story ought to be told
He died in his mid sixties did not live to grow old
In Gortavehy near Ballydaly in Duhallow his life journey began
Where he lived as a boy and grew into a man

In Australia he met and married Eileen Smith from Keady his true love and soul mate
Compatible in every way together they were great
They came home to live in Ireland but lady luck not on his side
In Kinsalebeg he developed cancer and despite his hard battle for life he died

A good friend to many he was compassionate and kind
Any flaw in John Tarrant would be hard to find
In life he performed his good deeds every day
And to help others always willing to go out of his way.