Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a “charming, witty and caring” young Irish man who passed away suddenly in the United States earlier this month, reports The Mirror.
Jamie Darcy, a native of Dundalk, Co Louth, died unexpectedly at his residence in Emporia, Kansas, on Monday, June 16, according to a death notice posted on RIP.ie.
“Jamie will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his loving parents, Jim and Briege, and by his cherished family: Conor and Anne, Liam and Paula, and Kate and Matthew,” the notice reads, reports The Mirror.
“He was a beloved uncle to Kyle, Shay, Ava, Sarah, and Rebecca, and a dear nephew to Denis, David, and Frances. Jamie’s memory will be treasured by his cousins, Aaron and Meghan, as well as by his extended family, neighbours, and many friends in both Emporia, Kansas, and his hometown of Dundalk and by all who had the good fortune to know him,” reports The Mirror.
News of Jamie’s passing has deeply affected the tight-knit community of Dundalk, with friends and locals sharing heartfelt tributes online for the well-loved man.
During his youth, Jamie was involved with the Dundalk Youth Theatre, where former members recalled how he “brightened every room he entered and his creativity, joy and humour inspired so many”.
One close friend shared: “Deepest condolences to all the Darcy family, thinking of you all at this very sad time. I have wonderful memories of Jamie from our teenage years, we were very good friends through Dundalk Youth Theatre and he was a regular in my house for many years. He was always funny, always charming, witty, caring and a great friend. So shocked and saddened to hear of his passing,” reports The Mirror.
Another tribute read: “Sincere condolences to Briege, Jim, Kate, Conor, Liam, Denis, David, Frances, Aaron and Megan on the very sad passing of Jamie. Jamie brightened every room he entered and his creativity, joy and humour inspired so many. It was a pleasure to call him a friend throughout our years in the Marist and DYTC. May Jamie’s bright spirit leave all who knew him with many happy memories. I am thinking of you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.”
A third person shared: “I had the pleasure of working with Jamie when we both took part in Youth Theatre. Jamie was a great friend at that time, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Sleep well friend. My thoughts are with your family and loved ones at this time,” reports The Mirror.
Jamie attended Scoil Mhuire na nGael primary school in Bay Estate, with a former schoolmate reflecting on how he brought laughter and warmth to the classroom.
“Deeply sorry for your loss. I was at school with Jamie since junior infants in Bay Estate and then into the Marist,” they recalled,” reports The Mirror.
“Always there to crack a joke when needed and his impressions of Robin Williams were something I still remember to this day. We would always stop to have the chat together, no matter where we randomly seen each other. Truly one of the most gentlemanly men I have ever known. I hope your family finds comfort in time. Enjoy your rest Jamie.”
Jamie’s family have announced that a funeral will be held in Dundalk, with further information to be shared soon, reports The Mirror.
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