Mayo death and funeral notices

THE following are the latest Mayo death and funeral notices.

May the gentle souls of the deceased rest in peace.

Sympathy is extended to the bereaved families on their loss.

FIONA CHARLES, CLAREMORRIS

The death has occurred of Fiona Charles, Boherdubh, Claremorris.

Fiona died suddenly at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

PETER (PETE) DEVANE, CLAREMORRIS

Peter (Pete) Devane, Ballyglass, Scardaune, Claremorris.

Predeceased by his brothers John James and William (Billy).

Deeply regretted by his loving sisters Bridie and Mary Kate, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

DR. MICHAEL (MICKEY) LOFTUS, CROSSMOLINA

Dr. Michael (Mickey) Loftus, Mullenmore North, Crossmolina.

Predeceased by his parents Martin and Mary, stepmother Mai, brothers Dr. Benny, Marty, Kevin and Dan and sister Ettie.

Former president of the GAA and Coroner of North Mayo. Deeply mourned by his loving wife Edie, children Michael, Orla, Patrick and Dr. Joe, daughters-in-law Dr. Eleanor, Monica and Jordan, son-in-law Donal, his 10 grandchildren Rosanna, Mikey, Patrick, Kevin, Claire, Dr. Katie, Joe, Sam, McKenzie and Ben, brothers Dr. Declan, Finian, Dr. Colm, Shane, Liam and sister Siobhan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, his extended family, neighbours, many friends who knew and loved Dr. Mickey within medical and GAA communities.

Reposing at Crossmolina Deel Rovers GAA Club, Ballina Road, Crossmolina, on Monday evening from 4pm until 7pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Tiernan's Church, Crossmolina on Tuesday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in Crossmolina Cemetery.

MARY MCGEE, CLAREMORRIS

Mary McGee (Tommy) (nee Riordan), Meenmore, Dungloe, Co. Donegal, and formerly James Street, Claremorris (former primary school teacher).

She was predeceased by her beloved husband Tommy, son Thomas óg and parents Jimmy and Delia.

Sadly missed by sons Daniel and John, daughters Rosemarie and Joanne, daughters-in-law Mary and Pauline, sons-in-law David and John Gerard, and her 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mary will be remembered with love by her brothers P.J and Noel, sisters Colette and Ann, sister-in-law Patricia, brother-in-law Joe, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and all her extended family.

Reposing at McGlynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe, this evening (Sunday 23rd) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Rosary at 9 p.m. She will repose at her home in Meenmore on Monday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. House is private on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Crona's Church, Dungloe, with interment in the local cemetery.

FRANCES GANNON, THE NEALE

Frances Gannon (née Hughes), Ballywalter, The Neale, Ballinrobe, and late of Carnacon.

Predeceased by her son-in-law John, brothers, sisters and parents.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Paddy, devoted children Mary, James, Padraic, John, Kieran, Noel and Damien, daughters-in-law Teresa, Greta, Frances, Lydia and Gretta, 16 grandchildren, great-grandchild, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Cummins Funeral Home, Ballinrobe, this Monday evening, 24th April, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place in St. John the Baptist Church, The Neale, on Tuesday, 25th April, at 12 p.m., with burial afterwards in The Neale Cemetery.

HUGHIE HORKAN, SWINFORD

Hughie Horkan, Barnacogue, Swinford.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

NORA LALLY, PARTRY

Nora Lally (née Malone),Gallagy, Partry, peacefully in her 99th year.

Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy Lally, Nora will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by sons Tomás (Ballyglass) and Christy (Oxford), sisters Peggie (Westport) and Winnie (New Zealand), grandchildren Sadhbh, Méabh, Róisín, Eoghan and Huw, daughters in-law Sarah, Sheila and Colette, cousins, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing on Monday evening in Partry Community Centre from 5 p.m., with removal at 7 p.m. to St.Mary's Church, Partry.

Mass for Nora is on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the funeral proceeding to Ballovey Cemetery.

HERBERT LAWTON, GLENISLAND

Lawton Herbert (Herbie), Portmarnock, and formerly of Doncaster, Dollymount, and Glenisland.

Beloved husband of Angela. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, children Aisling, Orlaith, Aoife, Niall and Cliona, sons-in-law Philip, Brian, Dave and Brendan, daughter-in-law Lien, his adored grandchildren Catherine, Senan, Marie, Aoibhinn, Max, Gráinne, Louis and Alannah, sisters Janet and Julie, brother Tony, their spouses Charlie, Dave and Maureen, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing in Stafford's Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock, on Tuesday, 25th April, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Removal to St. Anne’s Church, Portmarnock, on Wednesday morning for 10 a.m. funeral Mass followed by burial.

SARAH WARD, FOXFORD

Sarah Ward (nee McHale), Swinford Road, Foxford.

Sarah was predeceased by her beloved husband John and treasured son Leonard. She will be hugely missed by her sons Brendan and John, daughters Sharon and Annette, daughters-in-law Eileen, Noreen and Bernie, sons-in-law Martin and John, grandchildren Fiona, Aoife, Éilis, Colm, Elaine, Claire, Kieran, Steven, Siobhán, Brian, Dylan and Leona, great-grandchildren Cian, Jack, Aoibhín, Senan, Tadhg, Hannah, Eoin, Matthew, Finn, Erin and Éabha, sisters Annie and Bridgie, nephews and nieces, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Sarah will repose at her home at Swinford Road, Foxford, on Monday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral will arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Foxford, on Tuesday, 25th April, for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m., followed by burial in Craggagh Cemetery.