Tributes for World War II veteran

TRIBUTES poured in yesterday for a World War II veteran who later became a much-loved Franciscan Brother and peace campaigner.

Tributes for World War II veteran

Originally a native of Dublin, Brother Columbanus Deegan OFM died suddenly in Waterford on Wednesday morning aged 82. He lived at the Waterford Franciscan Friary, Lady Lane in Waterford City.

He was known locally for his work with the marginalised in society, namely the homeless and those with addiction problems.

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