Death of 'gentleman' Michael Connor is deeply regretted in Mayo

The death has occurred in his 91st year of Michael Connor, 5 Pine Grove, Rathbawn Road, Castlebar, and formerly of Drimcurabawn, Breaffy, Castlebar.

He died peacefully yesterday in Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, Castlebar.

Michael was dearly loved husband of the late Mary (née McCaroll, formerly Mary Rodden), who died in July, 2023.

Michael was also predeceased by his brothers Tom, Jim and John and sister Mary Monaghan.

He will be sadly missed by his brothers Padraig (Breaffy Road, Castlebar) and Walter (Ballsbridge, Dublin), nieces, nephews, cousins, all the family circle, relatives and friends, to whom sympathy is extended.

Tributes are being paid to the deceased on social media where he was described as 'a pleasant and friendly gentleman'.

Michael will repose in Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar, on Thursday, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Removal from Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home on Friday to St. Aloysius Church, Breaffy, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium, arriving for service at 4 p.m.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.