Castlebar mourns death of esteemed McHale Road resident Michael Cleary

The death has occurred peacefully, in the loving care of his family and the staff of Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, Castlebar, of Michael Cleary, 102 McHale Road, Castlebar.

Predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and Thomas and his loving wife Kathleen (nee Mannion), his brothers Jimmy, Johnny, Maity (Martin) and his sister Mary, he will be sadly missed by his sons Tom, Michael and John (Australia), daughter Virginia, his brother Tom (Australia) his ten adored grandchildren, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, all the family circle, neighbours and friends, to whom deepest sympathy is extended.

In his younger days Michael worked in the Old Castlebar Bacon factory.

He also worked for some time as a hospital porter in Mayo University Hospital and spend number of years on the staff of Travenol (now Baxter).

Michael was a keen photographer. He also reared budgies and his pride and joy was his dog Patch. He was a big Manchester United fan.

The family have expressed their special appreciation and thanks to the nurses and staff of Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home and especially to his carers from Home Instead, Mylene and Sunbu and also to his GP Dr. Brid O'Malley.

The family will be forever grateful to his neighbours and friends on McHale Road.

Reposing at Kilcoynes Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar, on Wednesday morning from 9.45 with removal at 10.45 to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, via McHale Road, arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.30.

Afterwards Michael will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Kathleen in the New Cemetery, Castlebar.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.