Sympathy extended to Mayo councillor on death of his father

Elected member and officials of Mayo County Council have joined in extending sympathy to Castlebar Independent Councillor Harry Barrett on the death of his father, Harry Barrett, Fr. Mulhern Crescent, Church Road, Belmullet.

A vote to condolences, proposed by Councillor John O'Hara, cathaoirleach, was passed at this morning's special meeting of the authority.

Mr. Barrett died peacefully yesterday in the wonderful care of the staff of the Belmullet Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was beloved husband of Breege (née Barrett) and dear father of Harry, Mary, Colette, Michelle, Kevin and Stephen.

The deceased will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren Ethan, Eoin, Andrea, Maria, Matthew, Carolyn, Jim, Oscar, Ruby, Elsie, Ella, Finn and Poppy, daughters-in-law Siobhán, Tracey and Rachel, sons-in-law Richard, Seamus and Sylvester, brother John, sister-in-law Mariola, nieces, nephews, relatives, colleagues at the Belmullet Branch of Mayo County Council, kind neighbours and many friends.

Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

Mr. Barrett was predeceased by his parents Edward and Margaret, sisters Mary, Sr. Margaret Ann, Sr. Colette, Winnie, Bridgie and Annie and brothers Ned and Pat.

Many warm tributes are being paid to the deceased on social media, where he was described as 'a wonderful, amazing man'.

Remains reposing at McDonnell’s Funeral Home, Belmullet, on Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m.

Funeral will arrive at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Belmullet, on Friday afternoon for Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. followed by burial in Glencastle New Cemetery.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.