Cllr John Naughten's life 'was a testament to kindness', his funeral in south Roscommon has heard. The Fine Gael General Election candidate was laid to rest this afternoon following funeral mass in St Brigid's Church. The 50-year-old passed away suddenly at his home in Drum on Friday last. Minister Paschal Donohoe and the Taoiseach's Aide de Camp. Commandant Claire Mortimer, were among the mourners. Paying tribute to the Roscommon councillor, Fr John Deignan said the local community stood united in grief:
His brother, Deputy Denis Naughten, said John's pleasant nature made it difficult not to like him:
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He said the wider community had lost 'a true and loyal friend':
