Mayo community mourns passing of Marty McNicholas

The death of Martin (better known as Marty) McNicholas, Mountdaisy, Castlebar, is deeply regretted in the community.

He died peacefully last Saturday at the Mayo Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Martin and Bridget (née Tonra), he is mourned by his wife Una (néé Durkan, formerly of Foxford), son Martin Junior, daughters Majella Fitzmaurice, Joanne Callan, Sinead Flynn and Erin McNicholas, grandchildren Danny, Cian, Rory, Emma, Amy, Tadhg and Cara, daughter-in-law Sacha, sons-in-law Shane, Jimmy, Paul and Kenny, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, friends and neighbours and all the family circle, to whom sympathy is extended.

Many tributes have been paid to him on social media where he was described as 'a lovely man'.

Marty will repose at his home on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m.

The funeral will arrive at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, on Wednesday, for funeral Mass at 2.30 p.m.

Afterwards Marty will be laid to rest in the New Cemetery, Castlebar.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.