Today's death and funeral notices from Mayo
Sympathy is extended to the bereaved on their loss.
May their gentle souls rest in peace.
The following are the latest death and funeral notices from the county.
FRANCIS HUGHES, WESTPORT
Francis Hughes, 3 Pinewoods Westport, and formerly of Cloonskill, Aughagower.
Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Catherine Hughes, brothers Henry, Mossie and Seamus. Deeply regretted by his loving family, sisters Bridgie (Aughagower), Maureen (Ballinrobe) and Kitty (Wicklow), brothers Charlie (Ipswich), Petie (Florida) and Padraig (Castlebar), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives. His loyal friend Derrick and a wide circle of friends.
Francis will repose in Aughagower Community Centre this Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's Church Aughagower on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. with cremation afterwards in Shannon Crematorium at 2 p.m.
GERALDINE O' LEARY, HOLLYMOUNT
Geraldine (Ronnie) O’Leary (née Mellett), The Cottage, Frenchgrove, Hollymount, and formerly of Cullenagh, Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford.
Predeceased by her beloved husband William (Bill), parents Thomas and Geraldine Mellett, brothers Cecil, Billy, Pat and Dermot,
Survived by her son Thomas, daughter-in-law Ethna, granddaughter Hollie, step-grandchildren, sister Jackie Moran (USA), brother Don Mellett (Ballinrobe), sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friend.
Reposing at Roundfort Community Funeral Home on Wednesday evening, October 15 from 6 p.m. with private removal at 7.30 p.m. to her home. Funeral cortege will arrive to the St. Joseph’s Church Carras for Requiem Mass on Thursday morning, October 16 at 11 a.m. with the funeral proceeding to Ballinrobe New Cemetery.
JOE DIAMOND, BALLYVARY
Joseph (Joe) Diamond, Keelogues New, Ballyvary, Castlebar.
Predeceased by his parents Jim and Pauline (née Brock) Diamond.
Sadly missed and never forgotten by his brother Paul (Castlebar), niece Elizabeth, aunts, uncles, cousins, all the family circle, neighbours and many friends.
Joe will repose at Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar, on Wednesday morning, October 15 from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m., followed by removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Keelogues, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m.
Private cremation later, at Shannon crematorium.
BRIDGET DONELAN, BANGOR ERRIS
Bridget Donelan (née Mullarkey), London, UK, formerly from Bangor Erris.
Bridget, widow of Frank, is remembered with love by her children, Pamela, Ann and John, her son-in-law, Nigel, grandchildren, Chloe and Daniel, brother, Martin and sister, Maura, nieces and nephews.
Mass for Bridget will take place on October 15 in St. Brendans Church, Mullagh, at 9 a.m., with burial afterwards in Lisheen Cemetery.
SEÁN HEALY, TOOREEN
Seán Healy, Derryvackna and Cloongoonagh, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis, and Swords, Dublin.
Deeply regretted by his son James, daughter Frances, their mother Peggy, brothers Seamus, Joe, Richard, Vincent (Australia), sisters Mary, Margaret, Kathleen (London), Teresa, Breda and Bernadette, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Gavin's Funeral Home, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis, on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Funeral arriving to St. Mary's Church Tooreen on Wednesday morning for Funeral Mass at 11.30 a.m. with the funeral proceeding to Aghamore Cemetery.
KATHLEEN MCGUIRE, BALLYHAUNIS
Kathleen McGuire (née Walsh), Moate, Ballyhaunis, Lohan Park, Bricken and formerly Ballinross, Cloonfad.
Predeceased by her husband Austin, brothers Miko, Pat, John, Martin and Tom, sisters Ellie and Mary.
Deeply regretted by her sons Martin and Dermot, daughters Helen, Kathy and Corine, sister Sr. Corine (Texas), grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Donnellans, Funeral Home, Clare St, Ballyhaunis on Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Logboy on Wednesday morning at 11.30 a.m. with burial afterwards in Tulrahan Cemetery.
PETER O'BYRNE, WESTPORT
Peter O'Byrne, Owenwee, Westport, and formerly England, Dublin and Kildare.
Predeceased by his sisters Máire, Anna, Margaret, Dolores, Olive, infant sister Deirdre and brother Seán.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Karen, children Aaron, Sinéad, Ronan, Elleah, Connor and Luke, grandchildren Stephen, Aoibhe, Isabella, Nainsí, Kayleigh, Davin, Hayden, Aurora, Alfie, Harry, Henry and Elimay, sons-in-law Marcus and Gavin, partners Sonya, Stephanie, Sinéad and Ann Marie, his loving sisters Cathleen, Réiltín, Eileen, Eithne and Bríd and brother Seamus, and much loved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends
Peter will be reposing in Navin's Funeral Home, Mill Street, Westport, on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Funeral arriving to St. Mary's Church Westport on Thursday morning at 10.30 a.m. for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. with the funeral proceeding to Shannon Crematorium for Service at 3 p.m.
JOHN TOUGHEY, BALLYHAUNIS
John Toughey, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, and formerly Crossbeg, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis.
Predeceased by his parents John and Rose. Beloved brother of Patricia, Geraldine and Michael, brother-in-law of Mike and Donna, nephews Stephen and Conor, nieces, Marie, Roisín, Meadbh and Annie, grandnephew Jamie and grandniece Sophie.
Funeral arrangements later.
EDITH WALSHE, BARNACARROLL
Edith Mary Walshe, Rockfield, Barnacarroll.
Sadly missed by her adoring parents Steve and Maria and her faithful doggy Hugo.
Edie's life shone with joy, love, divilment and family. She will be dearly missed and happily remembered by so many, especially her loving Granny and Grandad, Mary and John Dillon (Attyflynn and formerly of Ballinderry and Portumna), and Nana and Grandad, Norah and Gerry Walshe (Castlebar), her ever-doting aunts and uncles, Anna, Aisling, Dónal, Fiona, Richard, Ian and Sarah, her dearest first cousins Cillian, Cara, Natalia, Elsie, Eoin and Ciara, her many wonderful grandaunts and granduncles, and her wider circle of cousins.
We are forever grateful for all the love, care, support and prayers of our great family, our lovely friends, our colleagues and our neighbours, stretching far and wide.
We were lucky to be able to enjoy all of Edie's life thanks to the expert care, support and guidance of the staff in Crumlin Children's Hospital, in particular Michael, Ciara and the team in St. John's Ward and Day Unit, the Paediatric Unit in Mayo University Hospital Castlebar, Tina and the Palliative Care team, Dr. Susan Wilson, and all the team in Boots, Claremorris. We will be forever grateful for the care you gave Edie.
A private funeral for Edie will take place.
NOELLE HYNES, KILTIMAGH
Noelle Hynes (née O’Reilly), ‘Riverside House’, Circular Road, Roscommon Town and formerly of Kiltimagh.
She will be forever missed by her much loved husband Pat, son David, daughters Emma and Karen, daughter-in-law Mariece, son-in-law Laurent, her adored grandchildren Tara, Shauna, Maria, Killian, James and Patrick, her siblings Mary, Ann, Una and Shane, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Noelle is predeceased by parents Paddy and Mary and her sister Patricia.
Mass of the Resurrection on Monday morning at 11 a.m.
Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery.
SEAMUS LOFTUS, BELCARRA
Seamus Loftus, Welshpool, Belcarra. Former teacher at St Attractas Community School Tubbercurry.
Predeceased by his loving wife Ann (née Howley, Bonniconlon), parents Patrick and Nora, brother Joe and aunt Bridget.
Deeply regretted by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiem mass on Monday at 12 noon with funeral afterwards to Guesdian Cemetery.
MICHAEL WALSH, WESTPORT
Michael Walsh, Killawalla, Westport, former postmaster at Killawalla Post Office.
Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Ellen Walsh, nephew Joseph, brothers in-law PJ and Matt.
Beloved husband of Maureen, loving father of Michael and Padraic.
Sadly missed by his devoted wife, sons, adored grandchildren, Gráinne, Dylan, Aoibheann, Miles, daughters in-law Laura and Suzanne, sister Bridie, brother Edward, sisters in-law, brothers in-law, niece, nephews, cousins, past customers, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Killawalla Community Centre on Monday, October 13 from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Requiem mass in St. Patricks Church, Killawalla, on Tuesday at 12 noon, and burial afterwards in Killawalla Cemetery.