01/02/2026
The death has occurred of Archie Bell, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo and Ayr, Scotland on 31st January, 2026, peacefully at Árus Breffni Nursing Home, Manorhamilton.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his son Alan, daughter Jane, daughter-in-law Mareike, grandchildren Axel, Cathal, Archie, Lincoln, Eliza, Dominic and Hilda, relatives, neighbours and friends.
At Rest 🕊️
Archie’s funeral will proceed to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
A private Memorial Service will take place to celebrate his life.
~ In Memory of Archie ~
DESIDERATA
Go Placidly Amid The Noise & Haste. Remember What Peace There May Be In Silence.
As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly & clearly; listen to others, even the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud & aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself to others; you may become vain or bitter, for there will always be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career; however humble, it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about Love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue & loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe; no less than the trees & the stars, you have a right to be here. Whether or not it is clear to you; no doubt, the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore; be at Peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be. Whatever your labors and aspirations; in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.
Be Cheerful! Strive To Be Happy!