Recent deaths in County Mayo
IT is with deep regret we record the deaths of the many people who passed away from January 2 to January 8 last. May their gentle souls rest in peace. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved families.
Julia Conroy, Kiltimagh
Julia Conroy (neé Moran), Aiden Street, Kiltimagh.
She is survived by her husband Billy, son Liam, daughters Catherine, Martina and Olivia, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother Paddy Moran, Derrygoul, Kilkelly, sister Mary Waldron, Carrowneadan, Aughamore, sister-in-law, relatives neighbours and friends.
Burial took place in Kilkinure Cemetery after Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh, with burial afterwards in Kilkinure Cemetery.
Paddy Costello, Kilmovee
Paddy Costello, Rathnagussane, Kilmovee.
Deeply mourned by his wife Mary, sons Dominic, Gerard and Michael, daughters Margaret, Breege and Dorothy, sister Bea-Anna, grandchildren Shane, Brendan, Greg, Shamus and John, sons-in-law Brendan and Shamus, daughters-in-law Christina and Joan, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Burial took place in Naomh Mobhí Cemetery after Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculatre Conception, Kilmovee.
Bridget Corcoran, Ballina
Bridget Corcoran (née Walsh), Dooeighney, Corballa, Ballina.
She is survived by her family Carol, Joan, Michael, Helen and Kay, grandchildren, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husbamd Michael (Mick).
Interment took place in Ballinahaglish Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Castleconnor.
Mary Henry, Tooreen
Mary Henry (née Duffy), Crossard, Tooreen, and formerly of Falleighter, Ballyhaunis.
Deeply regretted by her daughters Ann and Berni, son Gerard, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Noreen, grandchildren Laura, Stephen, Sadhbh, Ailish and Jordan, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her husband Jordan.
Burial took place in Ballyhaunis Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Tooreen.
Margaret Reilly, Belmullet
Margaret Reilly (née Keane), Newtown, Clogher, Belmullet.
Burial took place in Faulmore Cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Brendan’s Church, Tirrane.
Thomas Campbell, Bellacorrick
Thomas (Tommy) Campbell, Shepherd’s Bush, London, and formerly of Townagh, Bellacorrick.
Interment took place in Bangor Erris Cemetery after Funeral Mass in the Church of Our Lady, Ballymunnelly.
Martin Cusack, Ballinrobe
Martin (Mattie) Cusack, Cloonniffen, Ballinrobe.
He is survived by his brothers Joe, Willie, sister Maurine (Cork), sister-in-law Josephine, brother-in-law Pat, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Burial took place in the New Cemetery, Ballinrobe, after Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe.
Evelyn Kearns, Crossmolina
Evelyn Kearns (née Winters), Carrowkilleen Upper, Crossmolina.
Widow of the late Johnny, she is mourned by her family Brendan (Craughwell), Mary Claire (Owens, Celbridge), John, Noreen (Howley), Joseph (Oranmore), Helena, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Interment took place in Crossmolina Cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Tiernan's Church, Crossmolina.
Bridget McAdam, Ballyhaunis
Bridget McAdam (nee Clarke) Raheny, Dublin, a native of Ballyhaunis.
Wife of the late John McAdam, she is survived by her family, Marie, John, Bridget, Fran and Trish, their partners and all her extended family, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, relatives and many friends at home and abroad. From a Mayo family of nine children, Bridget is survived by her much loved sisters Emily, Noreen and Winnie.
Funeral took place in Dublin.
Mai Sheridan, Claremorris
Mai Sheridan (née Fitzpatrick), Gorlough, Claremorris.
Wife of the late Johnny, she is survived by her sons John and Declan, daughters-in-law Louise and Martina and her beloved grandchildren, sisters-in-law Julia (Tuam), Annie and Teresa (USA), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Following funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Taugheen, she was laid to rest in Taugheen new cemetery.
Tommy Ansboro, Claremorris
Tom Ansboro, Convent Road, Claremorris, formerly of Killaturley, Swinford, and London.
Interment took place in St. Colman's Cemetery, Claremorris, after requiem Mass in St. Colman's Church, Claremorris.
Philomena Cronin, Crossmolina
Philomena Cronina (née O'Flaherty), Ballina Street, Crossmolina, and formerly of Ballinderreen, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway.
Widow of the late Gerry, she is survived by her daughters Norma (Hanley, Ballinderreen), Renee Cronin, sister Vera (Scanlon, Louisburgh), grandsons Niall, Cian and Jack, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Burial took place in Crossmolina Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Tiernan's Church, Crossmolina.
Sorcha Daly, Hollymount
Sorcha Daly, Coolaughbawn, Hollymount.
Deeply regretted by her heartbroken family, parents Cathal and Teresa (nee Fleming), sister Ciara, brother Brian, grandmother Chris (Kilconly), aunts Anne, Brid, Noreen, Teresa, Geraldine, Bridie, Marie and Eileen, uncles Michael and Tommy, cousins, extended family members and a large circle of friends at home and in Bangor University, Wales.
Burial took place in Roundfort Cemetery following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Roundfort.
Kate Fadian, Achill
Kate Fadian, Dugort, Achill.
Burial took place in Bunnacurry Cemetery following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Assumption, Dookinella.
J.J. Fitzpatrick, Mulranny
J.J. Fitzpatrick, Mulranny, and Rathdowney, Co. Laois.
Interment took place in Murrivaugh Cemetery after Requiem Mass in Mulranny Church.
Mark Grimes, Claremorris
Mark Grimes, Coolroe, Claremorris.
Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated in St. Colman's Church, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan.
Vincent Hamill, Achill
Vincent Hamill, The Wirrall, Liverpool, and The Valley, Achill.
Burial took place in Bunnacurry Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Bunnacurry.
Maureen Judge, Crossmolina
Maureen (Mary) Judge (née McAndrew), Erris Street, and Derryhillagh, Castlehill, Crossmolina. Widow of the late Paddy, she is deeply mourned by her family Geraldine (USA), J.P. (Kildare), Paul (London), Margaret (Crossmolina), Declan (Castlebar), Valerie (Crossmolina), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Interment took place in Crossmolina Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Tiernan's Church, Crossmolina.
Mary Ellen McHugh, Straide
Mary Ellen McHugh (née McHale), Blanemore, Straide.
Funeral Mass in St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Straide, was followed by burial in the new cemetery.
John Murray, Newport
John Murray, Shramore, Newport.
Interment took place in Burrishoole Cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Newport.
Ann O'Boyle, Aughagower
Anne O' Boyle (nee Joyce), Garrew, Aughagower, Westport.
Funeral Mass took place in St. Patrick's Church, Aughagower, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Maurice Tighe, Ballycastle
Maurice Tighe, Manchester, and formerly of Cabintown, Ballycastle.
Requiem Mass took place in St. Bridget’s Church, Ballycastle, with burial afterwards in Ballycastle Cemetery.
Ellen Byrne, Knock
Ellen Byrne (née Nell), Loughanboy, Knock.
Burial took place in Bekan Cemetery after Requiem Mass in the local church.
Patricia Cosgrove, Claremorris
Patricia Cosgrove, Claremorris (née Warde), D'alton, Claremorris.
She is survived by her husband Hugh, sons Matthew and Michael, daughters Karen and Ruth, son-in-law Gerard, daughters-in–law Janet and Virginia, grandchildren, brother Greg, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Interment took place in St. Colman's Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Colman’s Church, Claremorris.
Micheál Griffin, Kilmovee
Micheál Griffin, Egool, Kilmovee, Ballaghaderreen.
Died in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. He is survived by his son Michael, daughters Eileen and Carolyne, daughter-in-law Jane, sons-in-law Gerry and Andrew, sisters Kathleen and Teresa, grandchildren Katie, Lucy, Hannah, Robert, Conaire, Lauren and Alicia, nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends.
He was predeceased by his brother Eamonn.
Interment took place in Naomh Mobhi Cemetery, Kilmovee, following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilmovee.
Margaret Hoban, Castlebar
Margaret Hoban (née McHale), 215 Byron Road, Wealdstone, Harrow, and late of Ballinacorriga, Pontoon Road, Castlebar.
She is survived by her husband Sean (Glenisland), son Alan, daughter Ramona and her partner John, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Burial took place in the New Cemetery, Castlebar, following Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.
Annie Kenny, Castlebar
Annie (Babs) Kenny (nee Ruane), Belmount, Ballinea, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath and late of Crimlin, Castlebar.
In her 92nd year, she was wife of the late James (Ben) and mother of Mary (Murray), Nora (Dunning), Anne (Clancy), Tom, John, Jimmy, Rita (O'Shea) and Pat.
She is also survived by her sister Mary (U.S.A.), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
Funeral took place in Mullingar.
Peter McTighe, Hollymount
Peter Joseph McTigue, Selly Oak, Birmingham, and late of Annefield, Hollymount
He is survived by his sister Rita Gleeson, (Kilbannon, Tuam), brother Martin (Annefield), John (Selly Park, Birmingham), sister in law Mary Mc Tigue, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Peter was predeceased by his sisters Bridie Corcoran and Lucy McTigue (Annefield) and brother Patrick (Claremorris).
Burial took place in Roundfort Cemetery after Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Roundfort.
P.J. McCormack, Claremorris
P.J. McCormack, Newtown, Clogher, Claremorris and formerly of Fanore, Co. Clare and London. He was aged 76 years. He was husband of Marie (nee Healy) formerly of Toreen, Ballyhaunis.
He is also survuived by his sons Gerry, Dermot, Richard (Dublin), daughter Celena, daughter-in-law Emma, grandson Cían, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins and all the family circle and his many friends.
Funeral Mass took place in Ballintubber Abbey with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kevin Staunton, Claremorris
Kevin W. Staunton, Stillorgan, Dublin, and formerly of Skehanagh, Ballintubber, Claremorris.
In his 86th year, he was a retired Air Traffic Controller, formerly RCAF and son of the late John (Mayo Old IRA and Garda Siochana) and Georgina (school teacher) of Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
He is survived by his wife Myra, family Martin, Kevin and Michele, daughter-in-law Ferial and grandchildren Paul and Sophie, sister Nora (Melbourne) and Louis (Johannesburg), extended family, neighbours and life long friends.
Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul took place in Ballintubber Abbey with burial; afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mark Breslin, Ballina
Mark Breslin, Corroy, Ballina.
He is survived by his wife Ann, family Marcus, Tomás, Philip, Rebecca, Sarah and John, sisters Mary and Sheila, brother Kevin, daughters-in-law Jayne, Rama and Neasa, son-in-law Owen, 16 grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Burial took place in Cloghan’s Cemetery after Funeral Mass in St. Teresa’s Church, Rathduff.
Brid Cawley, Blacksod
Bríd Cawley (nee Lavelle), Faulmore Hill, Blacksod, Belmullet.
Predeceased by her husband Tom, she is sadly missed by her sons Tommy and Gerard, daughter Josephine McGinty, sisters Ann Meeneghan and Sarah Lavelle, son-in-law P.J.McGinty, daughters in law Shannon Cawley and Mary Cawley, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Intement took place in Faulmore Cemetery following Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Aughleam.
Seamus Maloney, Balla
Seamus Maloney, Craggagh, Balla, Castlebar.
He was predeceased by his wife Peggy (McNulty).
Seamus was brother of Francis and Maureen and brother-in-law of Marie and Madeline. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Burial took place in Curtlestown Cemetery, Glencree Road, Enniskerry, following Requiem Mass in the Holy Family Parish Church, Kiltimagh.
Ann Ryan, Ballina
Ann Ryan (née Brown), Killala Road, Ballina, and formerly of Foxford.
She is survived by her husband Noel, daughter Alison, sons Shane and Ronan, sister May, grandchildren, daughters in-law, son in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Ann was predeceased by her son Noel Francis and brother Louis.
Burial took place in Craggagh Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Michaels Church, Foxford.
Teresa Slattery, Claremorris
Teresa Slattery, Meelickmore, Claremorris.
Deeply regretted by her husband Jimmy, sons Sean, Seamus, Joseph, Donal and Kieran, daughters Mary, Catherine, and Helena, daughters-in-law, sons–in-law, grandchildren, brothers Patsy and Jarlath, sister Phil McDonagh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Interment took place in St. Colman's Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St Colman’s Church, Claremorris.
Edward Wilson, Bonniconlon
Edward Wilson, Ellamore, Bonniconlon, Ballina.
Interment took place in Bonniconlon Cemetery after Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Bonniconlon.
Sean Donnelly, Ballinrobe
Sean Donnelly, Knockgloss, Ballinrobe.
He is survived by his wife Mary, sons James, John, Gerard, daughters-in-law Trisha, Julie and Aisling, grandchildren, brother Frank (Claremorris), sister Bridgie (USA), sisters-in-law Bertha and Anne, brother-in- law John Burke, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Burial took place in the New Cemetery, Ballinrobe, following Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe.
Darren Gibbons, Claremorris and Foxford
Darren Gibbons, Mervue, Galway, and formerly of Foxford and Claremorris.
Loved always by his son Frankie, Linda and Ashling, his father Jim, sister Tara and niece Ailbhe. Missed by the Gibbons and Haran families and his wide circle of friends.
Interment took place in Ballinrobe Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St Colman's Church, Claremorris
Paul Holmes, Ballina
Paul Holmes, Millview Cresent, and late of Lord Edward Street, Ballina
Paul is deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters Una and Mike (U.S), Nell and Willie (U.K), Tom (Ennis) and Phil Doherty (Ballina), in-laws, nephews, nieces, gran-nephews, gran-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
He was Predeceased by his parents Michael John and Ellen and his brothers Gerry and Tony.
Burial took place in Leigue Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Muredach's Cathedral.
Tom Lawrence, Ballina
Tom Lawrence, 11 Knockleagha, Ballina.
Interment took place in Lisheen Cemetery after Requiem Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Ballina.
Mary McIntyre, Mulranny
Mary McIntyre, Murrivaugh, Mulranny.
Burial took place in Murrivaugh Cemetery following Requiem Mass in Mulranny Church.
Nuala Mullins-Hughes, Westport
Nuala Mullen-Hughes, Germany and Westport.
Mass was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Westport, with burial of ashes afterwards in Aughavale Cemetery.
Maureen Plunkett, Moorehall
Maureen Plunkett (née Burke), Moorehall, Carnacon, Ballyglass.
Interment took place in Burriscarra Cemetery after Requiem Mass in Carnacon Church.
Breda Sweeney O'Malley, The Neale
Breda Sweeney O'Malley (née Walsh), Turloughmore, The Neale.
Burial took place in The Neale Cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. John's Church, The Neale.