Today's Mayo death and funeral notices

The following are Thursday's death and funeral notices for Mayo.

May the gentle souls of the deceased rest in peace.

Sympathy is tendered to the bereaved families on their loss.

SEAN BOURKE, CASTLEBAR

Sean Bourke, December 15, 2021, Hawthorn Avenue, Lightford, Castlebar and late of Carrowskeheen, Lahardane, peacefully at his residence.

Predeceased by his sisters, Angela, Laura, Teresa and brother PJ. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughters Sacha and Karen, son-in law Marty Mc Nicholas and Karen’s partner Simon O’Malley, sister Emily Gillespie (Castlebar), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, great-grandnephews and great-grandnieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace Sean.

Reposing at his residence this Saturday from 5 p.m. -7 p.m., with removal on Sunday (via Corrib Oil, Filling station) at 12.45 p.m., for Funeral Mass at 1.30 p.m. in the Church of The Holy Rosary, Castlebar. Sean will be laid to rest afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery.

House strictly private until Saturday afternoon, by request.

Please adhere to the current Covid-19 guidelines including social distancing, wearing of face masks and no hand shaking. The family would like to thank you for your cooperation and consideration at this difficult time.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below.

Sean’s funeral Mass will be streamed live at http://www.castlebarparish.ie/web-cam/or listened to in Castlebar on the Parish Radio Channel 105.3FM

BRIDGET THORNTON, FINNEY

Bridget Thornton (née Lydon), Derrypark, Finney. In her 98th year. December 15, 2021.

Predeceased by her husband Michael and her son Baby John. Survived by her loving family, Micheal, Maureen, Breege, Martin, Kathleen, Sarah and Ann, sons-in-law , daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Molly, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Burke’s Funeral Home, Clonbur on Friday morning from 10.30 a.m. with removal at 12 noon to The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Finney for 1 p.m. Funeral Mass with burial afterwards to Churchfield Cemetery, Tourmakeady.

STANLEY BARRETT, BALLINA

Stanley barrett, Clare Street, Ballina. Peacefully at the Mayo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary and his brother Paddy (Chicago). Deeply regretted and dearly missed by his loving sons Martin & Michael, daughter-in-law Sarah, grandsons Matthew and Andrew, brothers Pearse and John, sisters Frankie and Iris, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McGowan's Funeral Home, Ballina on Friday morning from 10 a.m. with removal at 11 a.m. to arrive to St. Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30 a.m. with burial afterwards in Leigue Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed at www.ballinaparish.org.

MICHAEL CAULFIELD, CASTLEBAR

Michael Caulfield (Dr. M.P), December 15, 2021, Station Road, Castlebar. Peacefully surrounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff of Cuan Chaitríona, Castlebar.

Reunited with his beloved wife, Attracta. Predeceased by his sister Maureen Caulfield (Dublin) and brother Brendan (USA). Deeply regretted by his loving family, Mari, Ann, Brenda, John, Michael and Sheila, sister, Chris Coleman (Carracastle), brother Fr. Sean (USA), sister-in-law Margaret, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace Michael

Removal from his residence this Saturday at 10.45 a.m. for Funeral Mass at 11.30 a.m., in the Church of The Holy Rosary, Castlebar, via Spencer Street. Michael will be laid to rest afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery.

Michael’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live at http://www.castlebarparish.ie/web-cam/ or listened to in Castlebar on the Parish Radio Channel 105.3FM.

JOHN CONNOR, FOXFORD

John Connor, Stonepark, Foxford. John passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in Ballina District Hospital on December 15, 2021.

Predeceased by his parents Pat and Nora and his brother Michael. John will be dearly missed by his sisters Kathleen Lumb (Turlough) and Eileen Doherty (Straide) and also his brother Oliver (Tipperary), brother in laws David and Padraig and also Oliver's partner Catriona.He will also be sadly missed by his nieces Michelle, Noreen and her fiance Daithi, nephews Mark and his wife Lynn, Patrick and his wife Tracey and also Adrian and his wife Michelle, grandnephews John, Lee, Jack, and Oisin grandnieces Ami, Caelia, and Robyn, John will also be sadly missed by his wonderful and supportive circle of neighbours and friends.

May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at his residence this Friday evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. John's funeral cortege will arrive to Christ the King Church Knockmore for Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Saturday with burial afterwards in Ballinahaglish Cemetery. House private on Saturday morning.No flowers please. Donations can be made if desired to Ballina District Hospital.

Please adhere to current Government covid 19 guidelines on social distancing and wearing of face masks and also on handshaking. Mass can be viewed online at churchtv.ie/knockmore.

MARITA O'BOYLE, MAYO

Marita O'Boyle (née O'Malley) 14/12/2021, aged 80 passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the Mayo Hospice, following a short illness.

Predeceased by her Husband Michael, brothers, Joe, Pakie, James, sisters Margaret O'Hara and Bridgie Kay. Marita will be sadly missed by her loving sons Aidan (Dublin) and Raymond, daughter Denise, daughter-in-law Pamela, son-in-law Brendan Gannon (Westport), grandchildren Clara, Liam, Laoise, Niamh. She will also be sadly missed by her sister Eileen Collins and brother-in-law Kevin and brother Tommy, nieces, nephews relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Removal from the residence of her son Raymond on Thursday at 5 p.m. Mass on Friday in Church of Mary Immaculate, Achill Sound at 11.30 a.m. with funeral proceeding to Polranny Cemetery.