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<\/p>\nJames Doherty sadly lost his life following a farm accident on Sunday<\/p>\n
James Doherty sadly lost his life following an accident (Image: RIP.ie)<\/p>\n
Tributes<\/a> have poured in for a “gentleman” tragically killed in a farm accident in Waterford over the weekend.<\/p>\n James Doherty, aged in his 50s, sadly lost his life following an incident involving farm machinery on Sunday, May 24<\/a>.<\/p>\n Garda\u00ed and emergency services were rushed to the scene at a premises in Ballyrobin, Ferrybank, Co Waterford<\/a> on Sunday after the discovery of James\u2019 body. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n His death notice on RIP.ie reads: “James passed away on Sunday following a farm accident. Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and May.<\/p>\n “James will be sadly missed by his partner Lorna, brothers John, Eamonn and Pat, sisters Bridget, Eileen, Mairead and Maria, uncle Willie Doherty, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.”<\/p>\n Tributes have poured in from far and wide for James, who was hailed as a “gentleman and always a pleasure to meet”.<\/p>\n One mourner shared: “To Lorna, all of the Doherty family, extended family and friends, very saddened to hear of the death of James. He was great fun and such a gentleman. Sincere condolences. May James Rest in Peace.”<\/p>\n Another penned: “Sincere sympathy to the Doherty and extended families on the sad passing of James . He was a gentleman and always a pleasure to meet. He was a member of the local creamery committee for many years and was highly respected by all sides. He will be sadly missed by all.”<\/p>\n One more added: “Words fail at this sad time, extending our deepest sympathy to all the family, and to Lauren.Rest in the peace you truly deserve now James.”<\/p>\n