Flags flown in tribute to beloved Lillington resident Jim Barry on day of his funeral

Flags were flown in Lillington in tribute to one of the area’s most beloved residents on the day of his funeral yesterday (September 25).

The flags of Ireland and County Cork were flown in roads around the Leamington suburb in tribute to Jim Barry and his Irish heritage.

Let: Jim Barry (picture supplied). Right: The flags flown in Jim's honour (credit: Lillington Connect Facebook group).

placeholder image — Let: Jim Barry (picture supplied). Right: The flags flown in Jim's honour (credit: Lillington Connect Facebook group).

Jim, who co-founded Leamington Hibernian FC with his late wife Joy in 1974, was a legend of local grassroots football.

He died in August and his funeral was held at St Peter’s Church in Leamington.

He was later buried at Leamington Cemetery and – such was his popularity – two wakes were simultaneously held for him at St Patrick’s Irish Club in Leamington and at Cubbington Sports and Social Club.

Jim will be equally missed and remembered.

He and Joy were devoted parents to Sheena, Kevin, Siobhàn, Liam, Kieran and Julanne, grandparents to Alicia, Sharne, Jack, Ryan, Shaun, Jessica, Jordan, Lewis, Riordan, Laoise and Danny and great-grandparents to Riley, Poppy, Millie-Jae, Sophia, Freddie, Rupert, Trixie-Joy and Pearlie.