Widespread shock and sadness has been expressed in the West Waterford community at the death of a local man in Bulgaria.
Aidan Bergin of Kylemore, Clonea, Dungarvan died on January 29th as a result of a tragic accident.
His death notice reads that he is "deeply missed by Niall, his parents Joe and Máire, brothers Patrick and Eoghan, sister Niamh and her fiancé David, aunts, uncles, cousins and his many, many friends both at home and abroad. Aidan, taken so suddenly from us, will live in our hearts for ever."
Funeral arrangements will be published later and Aidan's death notice stipulates that "house is strictly private at all times and family flowers only please".
The notice adds: "Aidan fortunately had travel insurance, many don’t. Donations in lieu to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust."
May He Rest in Peace
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