Today's Mayo death and funeral notices
The following are Saturday'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.
EAMONN BIRRANE, MOWGOWNAGH
Eamonn Birrane, Knockananny, Garranard, Moygownagh. Suddenly at his residence.
Eamonn, beloved father of Patrick (U.K.), Caroline (Connemara), Maggie (Tuam), Lorraine O’Hora (U.K.), Martin (Crossmolina), Nicola (Crossmolina) and Brendan (Crossmolina) mother of his children, Margaret. Sadly missed by his loving family, sisters, Mary Jackson (Ballycastle) and Betty O’Hora (Dublin), in-laws, grandchildren Niamh Cole (Maggie Mae RIP), Connor, Holly, James, Samuel, Matthew, Callum, Odhran, Fiaidh, Oisín, Rían, Saoirse and Fionn, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Rest in peace.
Reposing at his residence on Monday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral will arrive to St. Cormac’s Church, Moygownagh on Tuesday for requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Moygownagh old Cemetery.
LOUIS FADDEN, CLAREMORRIS
Louis Fadden, Towerhill, Ballyglass, Claremorris and Bloomfield, Hollymount co. Mayo. January 7 at Mayo University Hospital suddenly.
Predeceased by his sister Josephine, deeply regretted by his loving brother Michael, nephew Aiden, niece in law Mary, brother in law Peter, relatives, friends and neighbours. R.I.P.
Removal on Monday to St. Mary's Church, Carnacon, for funeral Mass at 2 o'clock, followed by burial in Burriscarra cemetery.
FR. LEO FLYNN SPS, INNISCRONE
Fr Leo Flynn SPS, (St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan, Co Wicklow and formerly of Enniscrone, Co Sligo, Diocese of Ikot Ikpene and Archdiocese of Lagos (Nigeria) and Chicago (USA)), January 7, 2022, peacefully in the Care Unit at St Patrick’s, Kiltegan.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret (née McHale), sister Maura, brothers Paddy, Eamon, Vincent, Michael and Fr Mattie. Sadly missed by his brothers Kevin, Eugene and Brendan, his sisters-in-law, adoring nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his relatives and friends and by his Society family.
Removal to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven Church, Enniscrone, Co Sligo, on Tuesday, January 11 at 7 p.m. Fr Leo’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated with family and close friends on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by burial in Killanley Cemetery.
MARY KILKERR, NEWPORT
Mary Kilkerr (née Mc Greal) Shramore, Newport and formerly of Owenwee, Westport - peacefully at Mayo Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Ellen.
Dearly loved wife of PJ and loving mother of Conor and Amy.
Mary will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son and daughter, sisters Ann and Eileen, brothers Domnick, John, Thomas, Patrick and Austin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephew, aunt and uncle, cousins, relatives, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.
May her loving soul rest in peace.
Reposing at St. Dominick’s Funeral Home, Newport on Sunday evening from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with removal from the family residence on Monday morning to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Newport for requiem Mass for the repose of her soul at 12 o'clock. Burial afterwards in Burrishoole Cemetery.
House private.
Live streaming of Funeral Mass will be available for view on Burrishoole Parish Facebook page at 12 noon https://m.facebook.com/burrishooleparish/
HERBIE LOFTUS, BALLINA
Hubert (Herbie) Loftus, in the care of the North West Hospice and the ICU Sligo hospital, surrounded by his family, peacefully, in his 90th year.
Sadly missed by his wife Veronica, daughters Ann-Marie, Helen, and Patricia, and his son Michael, his grandchildren Christopher, Jordan, Adam, Dylan, Laura, Joshua, and David; he will be sadly missed by his loving family, his brother P.J.,sister-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends, may he rest in peace.
Reposing at Lynn's funeral home, Killala, on Monday from 11 a.m., with removal at 12:30 to the Church of The Sacred Heart, Kilfian, for Mass at 1 p.m., followed by burial in Kilfian cemetery.
GABRIEL LAVIN, FOXFORD
Gabriel Ó Láimhín (Lavin) Brook Road, Foxford,. Peacefully at University Hospital Galway, surrounded by his loving family.
Missed dearly by his loving wife Finola, and loving family Máire, Gearóid, Finola Óg and Thérèse and Gearóid’s fiancée, Adena. Brothers, Seán, Michael and Pádraig (Foxford), sisters, Mary Divilly (Galway) and Úna Hannaway (Dublin), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins (Chicago), relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his brother Tommie.
Sunday January 9, 2022 – 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Gabriel will repose at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Foxford. Walk through only and no handshaking in line with current Public Health and Safety guidelines please.
Removal on Monday morning to arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Foxford for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. with the funeral proceeding to Craggagh Cemetery. Funeral Mass for Gabriel can be viewed live on Monday at 11 a.m. https://www.churchtv.ie/foxford
MARY BLEWITT, BALLINA
The death has occurred of Mary Blewitt (nee Roache) of Rehins, Ballina and late of Shraheen, Foxford. Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mary, beloved wife of Hubert and loving mother of Loretta, Deirdre, Tommy, Irene, Gerard and Stephen. Sadly, missed by her loving husband, daughters, sons, brother Paddy, her cherished daughters and sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at McGowan's Funeral Home, Ballina on Sunday from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Funeral Cortege will leave McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina on Monday morning at 11 a.m. to St Muredach's Cathedral, arriving for 11.30 a.m. Requiem Mass followed by burial in Ballinahaglish Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Féileacáin c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Balllina. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org.
CHRISTY KEANE, CASTLEBAR
Christy Keane, Riverdale Court, and formerly of Newline and McHale Road. Peacefully at the Mayo University Hospital.
Predeceased by his loving wife Sadie.
Deeply regretted by his Loving family, Damian (Castlebar), Barry (Ballina), and Edwina (Castlebar), brothers Liam (Longford), Martin (London), and sister Josie (London), grandchildren Lee, Ryan, Sarah and Emma, son-in-law Stuart, daughters-in-law Dorothy and Louise, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Rest In Peace Christy.
Reposing at the Coady Funeral Home on Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. with removal at 11:45 a.m. to The Church of The Holy Rosary for Requiem Mass at 12:30 p.m. Funeral afterwards to Castlebar New Cemetery.
You may view the Funeral Mass on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar or you may listen to it in Castlebar on Castlebar Parish Radio 105.3FM.
SHEILA KILKELLY, WESTPORT
Sheila Kilkelly (née Ingham), Distillery Road, Westport, January 7, 2022.
Predeceased by her husband Robert (Bob). Sheila will be sadly missed by her sons Robert and Paul, daughters Julie and Jane, grandchildren Daire, Mark, Brona, Jack, Maia-Jane, Katie, Rory, Matilda and Robert, sister Francis Pope (Westport), daughter-in-law Anne McGonagle, Paul's partner Linda and Jane's partner Enda extended Kilkelly and Ingham families, friends and neighbours.
May her gentle soul rest in peace
Funeral arriving Holy Trinity Church, Westport on Monday at 10.30 a.m. for Funeral Service at 11 a.m. followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium.
JOHN KITTERICK, LOUISBURGH
John Kitterick (better known as John Joe), Avalon, Cleaghmore Rd., Ballinasloe, Co. Galway and formerly Aillemore, Louisburgh. January 7, 2022. Peacefully in the exceptional and loving care of the residents and staff of Avalon.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary (née O'Malley), brother-in-law Johnny Walsh. Deeply mourned and sadly missed by his sister Mary Walsh (Durless), brother Tim (Thady) (Headford), sister-in-law Nuala, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and nieces, fellow residents and staff at Avalon and a large circle of friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
John Joe will lie in repose at Sweeney's Funeral Home, Louisburgh on Sunday from 6 p.m., with removal at 7 p.m. to the Church of the Holy Family, Killeen. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday at 12 noon followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Condolences can be left for the family in the Condolences link below.
In keeping with HSE guidelines on Covid-19 funeral home will be walk through, mask wearing essential, no hand shaking and please observe social distance.
Mass can be viewed on www.louisburghparish.ie Killeen webcam
WILLIE MURPHY, CASTLEBAR
Willie Murphy, Ringeraun, Castlebar, and formerly of Knocknageeha, Kilmane.(Suddenly).
Predeceased by his parents Margaret and James also his brother Michael. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Mary (Conway), daughter Priscilla, son William, grandchildren Evelyn and Cillian, son-in-law David Mc Donnell, sisters Mary (Mulhearn), Bridget (Coyne), Anne (O'Brien), Teresa (Corcoran), brothers Paddy, John, Seamus and Martin. Willie will be sadly missed by his mother-in-law Kathleen Conway, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, godfather, godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends R.I.P.
Remains arriving to Ballintubber Abbey on Monday morning for funeral Mass at 11.30 with burial afterwards in Ballyheane cemetery. House strictly private please.