Willie Kingston buried on his wildlife sanctuary farm

irishtimes.com

Willie Kingston, an 82-year-old organic farmer from west Cork, was buried on his own land after a funeral service at his church. Friends and neighbors gathered to remember his love for nature and his wildlife-friendly farm. Kingston's 140-acre farm was a sanctuary for various wildlife, featuring nine lakes he created. He was known for his hospitality, often hosting gatherings filled with music and laughter at his cottage. His burial took place in an eco-friendly coffin, chosen by Kingston himself. Mourners followed his coffin to a hillside field he selected, surrounded by blackthorn trees, where they toasted his memory as the sun set.


With a significance score of 1.5, this news ranks in the top 77% of today's 18421 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 9000 minimalists.


loading...