Fr. John Smyth, Straide &amp; formerly Columban Missionary in Korea

Fr. John Smyth, Straide & formerly Columban Missionary in Korea

Details: Published: Sunday, 11 December 2022 15:04

Fr. John Smyth

Straide, Foxford and formerly Columban Missionary in Korea

December 10th, 2022-

Died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital.

Pre-deceased by his parents Brigid and Thomas, brothers Joe, Michael and T.J. and sister Teresa, Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart (Sisters of Charity)

Sadly missed by his brothers Fr. Patrick and Fr. Malachy (Columban Missionaries in Korea), sisters-in-law May, Bea-Anne and Nancy; nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, Columban Missionary colleagues, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Fr. John will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm and later that evening at Templemore Lodge, Straide (F26 T623) from 6pm until 8pm.

Removal on Wednesday to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Straide arriving for Concelebrated Funeral Mass at 12noon followed by Interment in the Church grounds.

Fr. John’s Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link

https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors

Fr. John’s family understand and appreciate that people would like to offer their condolences, we would suggest you use the on-line condolence page.

https://sharkeyfuneraldirectors.ie/frjsmyth

Paul Rodgers, Castlebar 5 months 14 days

To Fr. Malachy, Fr. Paddy and all the Smyth family, my deepest condolences at this sad time. May Fr. John's gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul and Mary Gardiner Culmore Swinford 5 months 14 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the Passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace

Sylvie & Deirdre Golden 5 months 15 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr. John, our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. Rest in Peace Fr. John.

Margaret and Pat Duffy and Family, Parke 5 months 15 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth Family and extended Families on the death of Fr Johnny. May he rest in peace in the glory of Heaven.

Fr. Michael Flynn, Knockmore 5 months 15 days

To Fr. Paddy, Fr. Malachy and the Smyth family, my sincere sympathy on the death of Fr John. May he rest in peace and I pray that God will comfort all of you in your great loss.

Martin & Paddy Maloney (Straid) 5 months 15 days

Rest peacefully Johnnie. Your work on earth is done. Ride on the wings of the angels to your eternal home in heaven. God is with you

Raymond and Maeve Burke 5 months 16 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John. May he Rest in Peace.

Martin Maloney 5 months 16 days

Sleep in peace Jonnie. God be with you and may you rest peacefully in the arms of the angels

Tony Ruane, Straid. Mayo & Swords Dublin 5 months 16 days

Sincere condolences to Rev Frs Malachy, Paddy & all the Smyth Clan on the passing of your dear Johnnie. May he sleep in peace.
From Tony, Vera (cunnane)
Tralee , & Joe Ruane, Blackrock, Co.Dublin.

Mary Molloy and Family (Foxford) 5 months 16 days

Sincere sympathies to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr Johnny . May he RIP.

Joe & Mary Gallagher Meelick 5 months 16 days

Condolences to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John May he rest in peace

Padraig/Dorothy Flynn 5 months 16 days

Sincere Sympathy to all the Smyth Family

Tommy & Hilary Butler. 5 months 16 days

Our deepest sympathy to Fr.Paddy,Fr.Malachy and the extended Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr.John may his gentle
soul rest in peace.

Martin & Maura Ruane 5 months 16 days

Sincere sympathies & condolences to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John.
May he Rest in Peace.

Michael and Margaret McDonagh 5 months 16 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth Family on the passing of Fr Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Marian & Bernadette Doohan, Luton. 5 months 16 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace.

Angela & Michael Bourke. 5 months 16 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr.John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John and Mary Jordan, Bohola 5 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. Johnny.
May he Rest in Peace

Mary (Carey) O Hara 5 months 17 days

Fond memories Fr. Johnny. May you RIP. Condolences to all your family. A life well lived.

Sean and Teresa Murphy Carracastle 5 months 17 days

Sincere condolences to Fr Paddy, Fr Malachy, Bea-Anna, Nancy and all the extended Smyth family on the death of Fr John. May he rest in peace.

John and Mary McLoughlin Culmore Swinford 5 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Patrick, Fr. Malachy, the Smyth family and Fr. John's Columban Missionary colleagues on his sad passing.
May Fr. John Rest in Eternal Peace.

Frank & Mary O’Reilly, Ballyvary 5 months 17 days

Sincere condolences to Fr. Paddy, Fr. Malachy and the extended Smyth family. May Father John rest in peace..

Eamon and Peggy Mangan 5 months 17 days

Our sincere sympathy to the Smith family on the passing of Father john may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Michael &Peggy Jordan Gurteens 5 months 17 days

Sincere condolences to Fr.Paddy Fr.Malachy and all the Smyth families on the passing of Fr. Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Noreen Ward 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Father Jonny.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Burke Family Straide 5 months 17 days

Condolences to Smyth Family on the recent passing of Fr John May he Rest In Peace.

Micheal Hanley Oghill, Culleens CoSligo 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth families on the sad passing of Fr John,May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anthony Hughes 5 months 17 days

Condolences to Fr.Paddy, Fr.Malachy and the extended Smith family on the passing of Fr.John. May he rest in peace.

Gerry and Margaret lavelle 5 months 17 days

Sincere condolences to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr Johnny may his gentle soul rest in peace

Angela Foye 5 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Paddy, Fr. Malachy and the extended Smyth family on the passing of Fr. Johnny. May he rest in peace..

Tom & Eileen Kennedy, Swinford 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr. Patrick, Fr. Malachy and the extended Smyth family on the death of Fr. John. May He Rest In Peace.

Alfie & Nóra Collins, Blanemore/Rehins 5 months 17 days

We were very sorry to hear the sad news of Fr Johnnie's death. Sincere sympathy to Fr Paddy, Fr Malachy, sisters in law May, Bea-Anne, Nancy, extended Smyth families and Columban Missionary colleagues. Cherished memories. May he Rest in Peace.

Sinead & Edward O'Hara, Ballina 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth Family on the passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace .

Ann and Maureen Maloney Tavnaghbeg 5 months 17 days

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Fr Paddy Fr Malachy and the extended Smyth families on the sad passing of Fr Johnnie May he Rest In Peace

J.J.Stenson Ballyvary 5 months 17 days

Sincere Condolences to All the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr Johnnie.May he rest in peace.

CATHAL and NOREEN HENNELLY 5 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the sad death of Fr Jonnie . May his gentle soul rest in peace .
Jonnie was a gifted footballer who played for St GERALDS castlebar . Ballyvary G A A and the Clerical students team who regurarly played Mayo and Galway senior teams in 60s and 70s

Padraig and Claire Costello,Culmore 5 months 17 days

Our deepest condolences to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John.
May his soul rest in peace.

Tom and Teresa Fleming foxford. 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Smith family.may his soul Rest in peace.

Sean and Margaret McHugh blanemore straide 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of fr.Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy and Kathleen Flatley 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr Patrich and Fr Malachy and the Smyth Family on the death of Fr John May he resr in peace

Vincent Hanbury , castlebar 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to Damien and all the smyth family on the passing of father John , may father John rest in peace ,

Bernie (Carroll ) Gavigan 5 months 17 days

Condolences to the Smyth family on the s ad passing of Fr. John. Have lovely memories of the Smyth Priests visiting my late mother Mary Mullagh in Bohola. May Fr. John rest in Peace .

The Ginty Family 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Smith family on the death of Fr John. May he rest in peace.

John King 5 months 17 days

Deepest Condolences on the passing of Fr John Rest in Peace

Patrick Regan culduff callow foxford 5 months 17 days

I wish to extend my deepest condolences to all of the Smyth Family on sad passing of Father John
May he rest in peace.

Breege and Michael Corcoran. Keenagh 5 months 17 days

Our deepest sympathy to Fr Patrick, Fr Malachy ,Tom,Fiona and all the Smyth family. Ye are in our thoughts and prayers .May Fr John rest in peace

Kieran & Mary Ruddy (Dunbar) Ballina. 5 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Paddy Fr. Malachy, Mae, Bea- Anne , Nancy, Nephews, Nieces & extended Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr. Johnnie. May his soul rest in peace. May God comfort & console his loving family and missionary colleagues.
It was a privilege to have Fr. Johnnie as our great neighbour and friend.
Rest in Peace in God's eternal kingdom.

Robert and Agnes Armstrong. 5 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smith Families on the death of Fr John may he rest in peace.

Michael and Eithne Brogan Foxford 5 months 17 days

Our sincere and deepest sympathy to Father Paddy and Father Malachy and to all the Smyth families on the sad passing of Father John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Aiden & Majella Flatley 5 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace.

Neil Cruise and family 5 months 17 days

Sincere condolences to the Smyth family on Fr. John's sad passing. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Neil, Carmel Cruise and family.

Ann Mayock Mc Hugh 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Mary and Gerry McLoughlin, Cooneal 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Patrick, Fr. Malachy, May, Bea Anne and Nancy, nieces, nephews and extended Symth families on the very sad passing of Fr. John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann Marie & Dominic Rooney, Kilmovee 5 months 18 days

Sincere condolences to Fr. Paddy, Fr. Malachy, Beanna, May and Nancy and extended Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr. Johnie. May he rest in peace

Kieran and Gorretti Ward 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John. May his soul rest in peace

Mary Tony Vincent & Padraig Foy. Ballyvary. 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr Paddy Fr Malachy and all the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr Johnny. May he rest in peace.

Kenneth and Una McGreal. 5 months 18 days

Condolences to Father Paddy and Father Malachy and the extended Smyth family.
May he rest in peace

Margaret & Paddy Burke Straide 5 months 18 days

It is with sadness we hear of the sad passing of Fr Johnny ..
To the Smyth family and extended family we offer you all our deepest sympathy a such sad and difficult time ..
At dheis De go raibh a anam dilis..

Kevin & Phil Walsh. 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr.John. May he rest in peace.

Denis and Kathleen Canning, Ballylahan 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the sad death of Fr. John . May his gentle soul rest in Heavenly peace

Mary & Michael Kelly Straide 5 months 18 days

Our sincere condolences to the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr John may he rest in peace

Shay and Kathleen lynch belderrig 5 months 18 days

Condolences to all the family on the passing of Fr John, may he rest in peace

Marian and Ken Tighe 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr John may his gentle soul rest in peace.Ye are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Carney Family (Gurteens) 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to All the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr John. May He Reat In Peace.

Madeline O Donnell Mullen Castlehill Castlerea and Magheraboy Kilmovee 5 months 18 days

Smypathy to Bea Anne and all the Smyth Families on the death of Fr John

Nellie Sweeney & family 5 months 18 days

Sincere condolences to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John . May he rest in peace.

Tom and Ann Macken, Foxford 5 months 18 days

Our deepest sympathy to all the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr Jonn, Rest in peace

John and Delia Gilmore Foxford 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr paddy Fr Malachy and all the Smith families on the passing of Fr John may he rest in peace

Eugene Hughes Ballina 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John may he rest in peace

Carmel and Rosaleen Hughes. 5 months 18 days

Our sincere condolences to Fr.Paddy,and Fr.Malachy,to Nancy and Family on the death of your beloved Fr.John, nieces and nephews and to the extended Smyth families.Be assured of remembrance in our Masses and Prayers during this sad time for you all.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Frank Nally ssc Belcarra and Dalgan 5 months 18 days

Sympathy to Fr Paddy, Fr Malachy and all your family. RIP Fr John. John has many Columban Missionary friends in heaven. No doubt many family and neighbourhood friends also. And most of all the parishioners he served in South Korea, the US and Ireland. You can now rest from your labours. Amen

Tommy and mairead Flanagan and family 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the death of father John may he rest in peace

Annette John Wilson & family 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr. Malachy Fr. Paddy May Bea Anne Nancy and extended Smith family on the death of Fr. John. May he rest in peace.

Sarah ward 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr. Malachy Fr. Paddy May Bea Anne Nancy and all the extended Smith family on the death of Fr. John. May he rest in peace

Tony and Martina Spellman Doherty 5 months 18 days

Our deepest sympathy to Fr Paddy Fr Malachy and all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John may his gentle soul rest in peace

Ann,Nora, Liam and all the Mc Namara family. 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr Johnny. We will always hold dear our last lovely visit with you in Wood Cottage a few short weeks ago. You were always very special to us and we will always miss you. RIP Fr. Johnny.

Michael & Sylvia Neary, Foxford 5 months 18 days

Condolences to Fr Patrick, Fr Malachy and all Fr John's family on his recent passing. May he rest in peace.

Eamon & Frances Regan 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the sad loss of Fr. John.

May he rest in peace

Donal and Kathleen Benson Swìnford 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smith family on the death of Fr. John . R.I.P.

Carmel and Andy Gibbons 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr.John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Noone families Killala 5 months 18 days

Condolences to the Smyth families, may Fr John rest in peace

Kevin bogue,ballyvary 5 months 18 days

Condolences on the passing of johnny may he rest in peace.

Brendan & Patsy Forde, Knockmore 5 months 18 days

Sincere Sympathy to May and all the Smyth Family on the passing of Fr. John may he rest in Eternal Pease.

Conor Ryan & Karen Hunt, Turlough 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathies to Damien and all the Smyth families on the passing of Fr. John, May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Fr Christopher Ginnelly Ballycroy 5 months 18 days

Smyth family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Fr. John. May his soul rest in peace.

Pat Molloy 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr Paddy and Fr Malachy and all of the Smyth family on the death of Fr Johnny. May he rest in peace.

Pat O'Connor Swinford 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Fr John RIP

Claire Nolan, Castlebar 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John.
May he rest in peace

Al McDonnell 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr. John.
May he rest in Peace.

Jackie Kelly 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth Family on the passing of Fr John. RIP

Padraig and marcelina Keane 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smith family on the death of fr John may he rest in peace

Geraldine and Declan Hynes 5 months 18 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Smith family and friends on the passing of Fr John RIP. May his reward for his devotion to God and priesthood be eternal.peace in God's care. Reunited with all his loved ones.

Walter and Bridie Lynch 5 months 18 days

Sincerest condolence to may and all the Smyth family on the death of father John

Gerardine Herbert 5 months 18 days

Deepest Sympathy to the Smyth family on the sad death of Fr. John, R.I.P.

Padraic Eileen and the Doherty family straide 5 months 18 days

Sencere sympathy to Fr paddy Fr malachi on the passing of Fr John and extended Smith family may his jent le soul rest in peace

Jane Seoudy Tavna 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to the Smith family on the death of Fr.John may he rest in peace

Jim Bridie and Mary T Lynskey 5 months 18 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Symth Family.

Anna Mae Bourke. 5 months 18 days

So sorry to hear of Fr Johnny 's death. Deepest sympathy to Fr Paddy and Fr Malachy on the death of their brother. Sympathy also to Bea-Anne, Mae, Nancy, nieces and nephews and all the extended Smyth families.Lord grant eternal rest to Fr. Johnny.

Michael Egan carrowmore lacken 5 months 18 days

Condolences to all the Smyth family at this sad time . rest in peace.

Anne, Tommy and Kenny Feeney, Ave Maria, Tooreen 5 months 18 days

Our deepest sympathy to Smyth family on the death of Fr John, may he rest in peace

Julia molloy 5 months 19 days

Very sorry to hear of Fr John's passing may his gentle soul rest in peace condolences to to all the Smyth family

Eileen and John Gibbons 5 months 19 days

Deepest condolences to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John, may he rest in peace.

Kathleen and Patrick McNicholas Ballina 5 months 19 days

Deepest sympathy to FR PADDY AND FR MALACHY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR BROTHER FR JOHN' and all the SMYTH FAMILY on JOHN'S PASSING may his gentle soul rest in peace amen

Kathleen RUANE and family STRAIDE 5 months 19 days

So sorry to hear of FR JOHN'S passing condolences to FR PADDY AND FR MALACHY and all the Smyth family on the passing of John may his gentle soul rest in peace amen

Michael & Kathy Munnelly 5 months 19 days

Sincerest sympathies to you all on the loss of your brother and uncle..Thinking of you all at this sad and lonely time.x

Michael & Johanne Keane Foxford 5 months 19 days

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John.

Liamy Mac Nally & Ger Boyle, Westport 5 months 19 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr Malachy and Fr Paddy and family on the death of Fr Johnny, may he rest in peace. May He who began the good work in him now bring it to completion in Christ Jesus, Our Lord.

Michael and Feena Roache, Straide.. 5 months 19 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr. John..
May his gentle soul rest in peace..

Denis & Margaret Waldron 5 months 19 days

Sincere sympathy to Father's Patrick and Malachy, May and all the Smyth family on Fr John's death. May he rest in peace.

Tommy Regan Swinford 5 months 19 days

Sincere condolences to all the Smith family on the death of Fr John, May he rest in peace

Joe (Ecy) Redmond 5 months 19 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Paddy and Fr. Malachy and to all Fr. John's relations. May his soul rest in peace.

Oliver, Roisin, Andrea and Stacey Murphy Foxford 5 months 19 days

Sincere condolences are extended to the Smyth Family on the recent death of Father John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Brendan and Margaret Costello 5 months 19 days

Sincere Sympathy to Fr Macholy and Fr Paddy on the passing of your dear brother Fr Johnie RIP.

Vincent & Stephanie Gibbons Westport 5 months 19 days

Sincere condolences to the smith family on the passing of Fr John, May he rest in peace.

Paul Murphy castlebar 5 months 19 days

Sincere condolences to Fr Paddy and Malachy the Smyth and Columban Families on the death of Fr John . May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord . Well done good and faithful servant

Moira&Smyth Family 5 months 19 days

Deepest sympathy to Smyth Family on passing of Fr John… May his gentle soul rest in peace

Brendan and Margaret Costello Lisacul 5 months 19 days

Sincere Sympathy to Beanna and all of the Smyth family's. RIP Fr John.

Paddy Fahey 5 months 19 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Patrick and Fr. Malachy on the death of my former classmate at St. Geralds Fr. John. May his soul rest in peace.

Thornton Family,Station Road Foxford 5 months 19 days

Our sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the death of Rev. Father John. May God grant him Eternal Rest in the Light and Peace of Heaven and comfort and console you all at this sad time. We will have you in our prayers.

John and Mary Caulfield Kilkelly. 5 months 19 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr Patrick , Fr Malahcy, May, Bea-Anne, and Nancy and all of Fr John's relatives on his death. May he rest in peace.

Maire Kelly Moore and family castle st 5 months 19 days

Sincere condolences to u all may fr John rest in peace amen

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