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The late Rev. Girvan McKay and his wife, Máire, at an astronomy event
The death has occurred of the Rev. Girvan McKay, retired Presbyterian Minister in Tullamore and Mountmellick.
Rev. McKay, a native of Scotland, aged 94, ministered in his native Scotland and Argentina before moving to Ireland.
Following his retirement, he and his wife, Máire, continued to live in Tullamore.
His memorial service will take place on Saturday, January 13, in Tullamore Presbyterian Church, High St, to which all are invited.
In a Facebook post, Tullamore Presbyterian church commented: “It is with sadness that we announce the death of our Minister Emeritus, Rev. Girvan McKay.
Girvan was formerly minister in Tullamore and Mountmellick Presbyterian Churches from 1983 to 1996. Prior to that he ministered in Waterford and Kilkenny Presbyterian Churches in Ireland, and in Scotland and Argentina.
All our prayerful sympathies are with his wife Máire, sons Ruairidh, Conall and Somhairle, his daughters-in-law and grandchildren, and his wider family.
His memorial service will take place at 2pm on Saturday in Tullamore Presbyterian Church to which all are invited.
RIP Girvan McKay.”
Midlands Astronomy Club posted: “ It is with deep sadness and regret that Midlands Astronomy Club wishes to advise of the passing of Girvan McKay, former Chairperson and long-standing member of our club.
"There are many friends here that will remember meeting Girvan at a club meeting, or at the Irish Astrofest and Cosmos Star Parties over the years.
"He was a retired Presbyterian minister, a fond lover of languages including Esperanto, Scots Gaelic, Portuguese, Irish and Latin, and was an accomplished author. His club lectures on our yearly calendar were never normal.
"Indeed, when his name popped up on the roster you could almost be sure it was something to do with communication, alien languages, and even the potential diversity of life away from Earth.
"Deepest sympathy to his wife Maire - also a former Chairperson and long-standing member of our club - and their children. “
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