Published Date:
20 July 2009
THE Mayor of Limerick would like the McCourt family to consider scattering some of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's ashes over the River Shannon in the city that he captured so vividly in his memoir Angela's Ashes.
Tributes have been paid to the 78-year-old writer who lost his battle with cancer at a hospice in New York late last night.
The McCourt family are meeting today to discuss the final arrangements for the writer's funeral which is expected to take place in New York, followed by the burial of his ashes in Connecticut near the home he shared with his wife Ellen.
Mayor Kevin Kiely has confirmed that he will represent the people of Limerick at the funeral.
In an interview with the Limerick Leader in November 2007, Mr McCourt's thoughts turned to mortality and he said he did not want funeral services or memorials when he died. "Let them scatter my ashes over the Shannon and pollute the river," he laughed.
Mayor Kiely said he was deeply saddened to learn of the death of one of Limerick's most successful and talented sons. The Mayor said that a book of condolences will be opened shortly at City Hall.
"Limerick is very proud of, and will never forget, Frank McCourt," said Mayor Kiely
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Last Updated:
20 July 2009 11:36 AM
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Source:
Limerick Leader Mon T
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Location:
Limerick
