(Better known to his friends as the Bishop)

Peacefully, at University Hospital Galway.

Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Eleanor, brother Charlie (USA) and sister-in-law Kathleen.

John will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister Christina, brother-in-law, Martin, nephews, niece, cousins, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May John’s Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

John will repose at O’Dowd’s Funeral Home, Gurteen, on Sunday (November 6th) from 4.30pm until 6.30pm with removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Cloonloo, for prayers at 7pm.

Mass of the Resurrection on Monday at 11.30am with burial afterwards in Templeronan Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed via webcam on the Mahon & O’Dowd Funeral Directors Facebook page and can be accessed by following this link www.facebook.com/boylefuneralhome.

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