Pensioner who died in Dublin bus crash remembered as 'gentle, loving and caring' man at funeral

""Frank, also known as Francis to some of the family members, was a lifelong bachelor and the third youngest among 15 siblings. "He was born in 1940 in East Wall in the very house where he spent his entire life. At 17, he began working at The Irish Times in 1957, and stayed there until he retired at 65. "Despite living alone, Frank was never lonely."

""In recent times, he expressed his desire to return but concerns about his age and travel insurance caused him to hold back. "He frequently visited his brother John in Finglas, who passed away not long ago, enjoying time with his nephew Pat and Susan over meals. "Pat often stopped by Frank's house, helping him with anything he needed, including coal briquettes"

Frank Daly, aged 86, died after a double-decker bus struck pedestrians at the top of North Earl Street. His funeral mass was held at St Joseph's Church in East Wall and was attended by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald and Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam. He was born in 1940 and lived his whole life in the same East Wall house. He worked at The Irish Times from 1957 until retirement at 65. He remained close with family and neighbours, cared for his mother Elizabeth, and visited sisters in the US for holidays. He is survived by a brother, two sisters, nephews, nieces, and friends.

Read at Irish Independent