Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths:
John Casey, Gurteen and Manchester
Peter Towey, Monasteraden
Martin Byrne, Geevagh
John Casey, Manchester, England and formerly of Moygara, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Peter Towey, Monasteraden, Co. Sligo. Peacefully in his 91st year at Oakwood Nursing Home, Ballaghaderreen. Peter will be removed from his son and daughter-in-law’s home, (John and Melissa, Bockagh, Ballaghaderreen) this morning at 11am to St. Aidan’s Church, Monasteraden, arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am. Interment will take place in Monasteraden cemetery. In line with government and H.S.E advice regarding public gatherings, a small private funeral will be held. Peter’s family would ask that over the coming days, everyone who knew him would take some time to light a candle or say a prayer in his memory. Peter’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on this webcam: sharkeyfuneraldirectors/facebook Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Western Alzheimer’s, C/o Tom Sharkey & Sons, Funeral Directors.
Martin Byrne, Carrownadargney, Geevagh, Co. Sligo. Peacefully at his home following a short illness. Removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Geevagh this morning, arriving 11.50am for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 12.00 noon. Interment afterwards in Corrig Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society Palliative Care Team in association with North West Hospice. Due to government and HSE guidelines, the Funeral Mass will be restricted to family members while adhering to numbers allowed in St. Joseph’s Church and the wearing of face coverings. House private please.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.