Tony Stapleton, retiring as FF constituency chairman, (centre) with Meath Co Council chairman, Jimmy Mangan, and Navan mayor, Shane Cassells.

Funeral of former Fianna Fail director of elections

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The funeral of the former Fianna Fail Meath constituency chairman, Tony Stapleton, takes place on Saturday at 12.30pm in St Mary's Church, Navan.

Mr Stapleton, who died on Wednesday aged 75, held the position for 20 years and was director of elections for all of former MEP Jim Fitzsimons' election campaigns.

Mr Stapleton was predeceased by a son, Conor, as an infant. He is survived by his wife, Bridget; family, Brian, Sinead, Nodlaig and Rory; brother Dick; daughters-in-law, Lorraine and Sharon; sons-in-law, Barry and John; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Mr Fitzsimons is to give a graveside oration at St Mary's Cemetery.

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