Canon Fr. John Walsh, Retired PP Aghamore, Ballyhaunis and Gurranebawn, Lavally, Tuam, Co. Galway

Details: Published: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 08:16

Canon Fr. John Walsh,

Retired PP Aghamore, Ballyhaunis and Gurranebawn, Lavally, Tuam, Co. Galway - peacefully on Tuesday, June 11^th, 2024 in the wonderful care of the staff of Sonas Nursing Home, Knock.

Pre-deceased by his parents Michael & Bridget (Hillie), brother Richard and sister Ann.

Fr. John will be sadly missed by his brothers Paddy, Tommy, Mickie, Gerry, Seamus & Henry, his sisters Sr. Mary, Nellie & Carmel, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, Archbishop Francis Duffy, Retired Archbishop Michael Neary and all the priests of the Tuam Diocese, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May his kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Reposing in Gavin’s Funeral Home, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo, F35 WF22 on Thursday evening from 6 o'clock with removal at 8 o'clock to St. Joseph’s Church, Aghamore.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon followed by burial in the Church grounds.

Fr. John’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the following link:

https://churchmedia.tv/saint-josephs-church

or can be listened to on local parish radio 106 FM

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Patient Comfort Fund, Sonas Nursing Home, Knock.

The family would like to thank everyone for your support and prayers at this sad time.

Those that would like to leave a personal message of condolence may do so on the condolence section below.

Sr Frances Walshe, Clane, Co Kildare/ Lavally, Tuam 3 months 17 days

Our condolences to all the Walsh Family on the passing of Fr John, a dear neighbor, & friend of our family for a long time . He is remembered as a gentle & kind priest who gave of himself in service to all his parishioners. He will be remembered with love

Rita O'Brien Westport 3 months 26 days

Sympathies to Fr John s family. He was a lovely man. May he rest in peace.

Peggy and James Farrell Raheens Killala 3 months 29 days

Sincere sympathy to all Fr John's family relations and friends on the passing of Fr John. He was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed by all who knew him especially by his loving family. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Katie Finn ( Sonas Knock) 3 months 29 days

Deepest sympathies to all of Fr John's family. He was such a lovely gentleman and it was a pleasure to know him and care for him.

Leona Connery Ballyhaunis 3 months 29 days

My sincere sympathy to all the Walsh family on the passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace.

Cushlough Community Council 3 months 29 days

Deepest Sympathy to the family of the late Canon John Walsh RIP
From all the people of Cushlough

Jimmy & Marian Maloney 4 months

Our sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the passing of Fr. Johns. A kind and caring pastor to the Woodfield Communtiy for many years. I had the privilege of bringing the Eucharist to him in Sonas for the past few years. He was always so happy to see me come around the nursing home. Solas na bhflaitheas dó.

Theresa & Patrick Murtagh 4 months

Sending our sincere condolences to all the Walsh family on the sad passing of Fr John. A lovely caring priest to have in our church in Woodfield for many years. May he now Rest In Peace

Paschal & Martina Lyons & Family, Aghamore 4 months

Deepest sympathies to the Walsh family on the passing of Fr. John. He was a kind and thoughtful priest who cared a lot for his parishioners. May he rest in peace in heaven.

Seamus and Bridie Durkin 4 months

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the death of Fr. John, May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Angela Mahady-Feeney and John Feeney 4 months

Deepest sympathy to Gerry, Mary and all the Walsh family on the passing of Fr. John. May he rest in the peace of Christ.

MC INTYRE FAMILY Aghamore 4 months

Deepest sympathy to fr John's family on his passing A true Gentleman R I p

Kevin and Teresa Tighe Aghamore 4 months

Our Sincere condolences to the Walsh family and the Clergy on the passing of Fr.John. Fr John was a true servant of God kind caring and patient, He had a great love of music and nature which he conveyed to us regularly in his many beautiful homilies. Rest easy now Fr. John we will miss you.

Frances Gilmore 4 months

My sincere sympathy to Sr Mary and all the Walsh family on the sad passing of Fr John .May he Rest peacefully in his Heavenly Home and may all who mourn him.find comfort in our prayers ...RIP Fr John

Mary Squires & Family, Tooreen 4 months

Our Sympathy to Fr Johns family on his passing… A lovely kind & gentle Priest … May Fr John Rest In Peace.

Ann Dunleavy kilkelly 4 months 1 day

My sincere condolance to All the Walsh families on the sad passing of Fr John he was a lovely caring man may he rest in peace 🙏 🪦

Joan McNicholas 4 months 1 day

Sincere condolences to the family of Canon John, a caring priest to his parishioners in Aghamore. May he now rest in peace.

John Gallagher, Castlebar 4 months 1 day

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

Charles & Maureen O’Malley Westport 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathy to Canon John’s brothers, sisters and extended family on his death. A kind , caring and compassionate person whom we knew during his time in Aughagower parish. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Dan Harrison raith 4 months 1 day

Rip. Sympathies to family

John and Catherine Hynes Aghamore 4 months 1 day

Our sincere condolences to all of Fr John's siblings, also his extended family and not forgetting his fellow priests on his passing. Fr John was a very kind and caring priest to everyone and may he now Rest in eternal Peace 🙏

Tom and Margaret Flaherty 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathy to mickie and all the family on the sad passing of your brother

Craobh Eo Woodturners Aughamore. 4 months 1 day

On behalf of all our members we wish to extend our sympathys on the death of Fr John. May be rest in Peace.

MARGARET CONBOY AND CAROLINE CONBOY, KNOCK AND AGHAMORE. 4 months 1 day

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO CANON JOHN'S FAMILY. FR JOHN WAS A GENTLE AND VERY CARING PRIEST, WHO WAS SO WELL RESPECTED IN AGHAMORE PARISH. A PRIEST WHO WAS THERE FOR HIS PARISHIONERS ESPECIALLY IN SAD TIMES. I AM SURE HE REAPING HIS JUST REWARDS NOW. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Aidan & Mary Walsh Knockrooskey Westport 4 months 1 day

Sincere condolences to Canon John’s family on his passing. Great memories of him in Aughagower- he was the driving force behind the community council in the early ‘80’s. May he Rest in Peace.

Tony and Maria Wall & Family 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh Family on the death of Fr. John. May he rest in peace.

Anne Carney 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to Fr. John's Family may he Rest in Peace.

Joe and Deirdre Diskin, Ballyhaunis 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to Fr. John's family on his passing. May he rest in peace.

Kitty n John Foy n Family Aughagower . 4 months 1 day

Deepest Sympathy to all Canon John's Family n extended Family it was a pleasure to have known him here in Aughagower for a number of years rest in peace Canon John 🙏

Tom & Josephine Folliard 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to Canon John's brothers, sisters and extended family. He was a dedicated Parish Priest, kind and caring and will be fondly remembered here in Aghamore. May he rest in peace.

John & Eilish Waldron, Aghamore sinc 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to Fr. John's family. May he rest in peace.

Sean Davern Sonas Nursing Home 4 months 1 day

My deepest condolences to Fr Johns Family on his passing. It was a pleasure to have known and cared for him.

John and Lucy Waldron. 4 months 1 day

Sincere Sympathy Fr John’s sisters, Brothers, relatives and friends. may he Rest in Peace

John and Lucy Waldron, Aghamore. 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to Fr John’s family, relatives and friend’s. May he rest in peace

Eileen and Jimmy Meehan, Sylaun , Dunmore. 4 months 1 day

Our Sincere Sympathy to Henry and all the Walsh family and extended families on the sad passing of your dear brother Fr. John. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in Heavenly Peace.

Vincent & Florrie Nolan and family Raith 4 months 1 day

Sincere condolences to the Walsh family on the passing of Fr John. He was a lovely, caring man and will be sadly missed. May he RIP

Maura Hastings and Family, Cushlough. 4 months 1 day

We are very sorry to hear of the death of Fr. John. Our condolences to all his family. Our family have a long association with Fr. John from his time in Cushlough to Aghamore where he officiated at our sons wedding who married a Tooreen girl. Also when he was Chaplain in Castlebar he administered the last rites to my Dad. He was a lovely man. May his gentle soul rest in peace🙏

Kevin and Caroline Brennan 4 months 1 day

May Fr Walsh rest in peace .
He was a lovely man .

Joan and Michael Collins. 4 months 1 day

Deepest condolences to Father John's brothers, sisters and his wider family circle. Fr Walsh had an inate knowledge of rural Ireland and the passing of the seasons. He also often mentioned my late mother's favourite singer Jim Reeves in his homilies. May he RIP

Senator Paddy Burke 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathy to Fr John’s family on his sad passing
May he rest in peace

Kitty Mc Sharry, Kilmaine 4 months 1 day

My sympathy to all of Fr. John's relatives on his death. May he rest in peace.

David and Teresa Tarpey 4 months 1 day

Our sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the sad passing of Fr. John. He was a very kind and caring priest. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Theresa Gibbons, Aughagower Village 4 months 1 day

Sincere Sympathy to the Walsh family on the death of Fr. John. He spent many years in the Aughagower parish, a nice caring man.

May he Rest In Peace.

Sean & Carole Duffy Aghamore 4 months 1 day

Deepest Sympathy to the Walsh Family and extended Families and his many friends and neighbours on the very sad passing of Fr. John. Fr. John was a very kind and caring person and will always be remembered for that. Rest in Peace Fr. John in your new home in Heaven. You will be dearly missed by us all in Aghamore. Thinking of all your Family at this difficult time.

Mary O Malley and family,Carramore, Liscarney 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh family on the sad passing of Fr.John.We will never forget his compassion,his kindness,his respectful manner to young and old alike.He was an exemplary priest and human being.You have richly earned your place in heaven with all your dearly departed loved ones.

John and Teresa Connor, Tooreen 4 months 1 day

Our sincere sympathy to the brothers and sisters and extended Walsh families on the sad passing of Fr. John, he was a very kind, caring and humble man who had the respect of all his parishioners in Aghamore parish, rest in eternal peace Fr. John

Brendan & Bridgie Conway Kilsallagh 4 months 1 day

Rest In Peace Fr. John. Lovely memories of Fr John’s time in Lecanvey Church.. Sympathy to all his Family on their loss. Rest In Peace

Martin Lynskey & family, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathy to all of the Walsh family at this sad time. May Father John Rest in Peace.

Tom and Mary Coleman, Knock 4 months 1 day

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

Walter & Catherine Needham, Kilsallagh 4 months 1 day

Rest in peace Fr John. Lovely memories of Fr John when he was in Lecanvey.
Sincere sympathy to his brothers, sisters, relatives & friends.

kieran and carmel walsh, shammer,kilkelly. 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to all of the Waish family on the sad passing of Fr John .may he rest in eternal peace.

Tom Higgins Carnaclay 4 months 1 day

Sympathy to all the Family Rip Fr John

The Basquill family, Shraheen, Aughagower 4 months 1 day

Sincere condolences to the Walsh family on the sad passing of Fr John, fond memories of a kind and caring curate when he served in Aughagower parish. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Fr. Desmond Walsh. 4 months 1 day

My sympathy to all Fr. John’s family.
May John now rest in peace after a life of faithful priestly ministry.
I am sorry I cannot be present for his Funeral.
Fr. John and all of you are in my prayers.
Prayers and Blessings.

John and Bernie Flatley, Tooreen. 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathy to all of Canon Fr. Johns family on your sad loss. A wonderful priest and a perfect gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Aughagower Community Council and Development Company 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to all Fr John's family on his passing. Fr John was instrumental in forming our Community Council in the early 80s and the Aughagower Community will always be eternally grateful for his contribution. May he Rest in Peace.

John, Sheila Lally & family Knappabeg. 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh family on the sad passing of Fr John, a lovely priest who served us so well when he was in Aughagower. May his kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Paddy and Tom Kenny acres aghamore 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathy to all the family and friends

Christina Knight 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to all the WALSH family on the sad passing of Canon Fr John may his gentle soul rest in peace

Patsy and Tommie Heraty Roigh Aughagower 4 months 1 day

Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Rest in peace Fr John.

Suzette and Owen Hughes Lankill Westport. 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the passing of Canon John. We were privileged to have him as pastoral advisor and carer for many years in Aghagower parish. He served church, schools and community with such sensitivity, care and charisma. He deserves a high place in heaven. Eternal rest Fr John.

Willie and Frances Stenson Tooreen 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the sad passing of Fr. John a lovely caring man May he Rest in Peace

John Feeley. Aghamore. 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to brothers and sisters of canon Fr John.Rip .

Michael and Sarah Heraty Aughagower 4 months 1 day

Sincere Sympathy to all Fr Johns family May he rest in peace 🙏

Ann Burns Mayneen Westport 4 months 1 day

Sincere sympathy to all of Canon Johns family on hid death. We were truly blessed to have known him . He was a very kind caring priest. On his many visits to my late father he often sat for an hour by his bedside while I got a chance to attend to other chores. His kindness will never be forgotten. May he have eternal rest.

Joe & Mary Costello Woodfield Kilkelly 4 months 1 day

We extend our sincere sympathy to the Walsh family & extended families on the death of Fr John - he was very proud of you all. Fr John was a man of great compassion & kindness especially when people needed it most. May his gentle soul rest in peace & may he now enjoy eternal happiness that he so richly deserves.

Lorraine & Noel Collins, Urlaur 4 months 1 day

Deepest sympathies to all Fr. John's family & friends, a lovely, caring priest. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Gerard,Sheila Coyne & Family 4 months 1 day

Sincere condolences to Canon Walsh’s family on his passing RIP Canon John🙏🏽

Tommy and Anne Feeney Ave Maria 4 months 1 day

Our deepest sympathy to the Walsh
Family on the passing of Fr John
May he rest in peace

Nancy Flanagan Crossard 4 months 2 days

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

Christy & Annemarie Flanagan Tooreen 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Walsh family on the death of Fr John. He was a very kind and caring man. May he rest in peace.

Ann Donohue (Gibbons) 4 months 2 days

Sincere condolences to Fr Walsh’s family he was such a kind and gentle man when he served as a curate in Aughagower parish May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Michael and Anne Conway Knappabeg 4 months 2 days

Rest in peace Fr. John. Our deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family and extended families on his passing. We have lovely memories of him when in aughagower parish he was a true gentleman. Grant him eternal rest.

Andy & Marian Gavin Clooncan Ballinlough 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Walsh family on the sad passing of Fr John he had great respect for anything that was done for him. God bless you all at this sad and difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary and Gerard Mac Nally Luckaun Aughagower 4 months 2 days

Deepest Sympathy to Fr Walshs family He was always a lovely man.R I P Fr John.

The O’ Hora Family, Treenagleragh, Kiltimagh 4 months 2 days

We are deeply saddened to hear of Fr. John’s passing and offer our sincerest sympathies to his family, friends and parishioners in Aughamore. We got to know Fr. John in Sonas Nursing Home and he became a friend to us all especially our mother Anne. He was such a lovely man. We will miss his bright smile and sense of humour. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Fr. John rest in peace xx💕

Tom & Pauline Flatley, Knock 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh families on the Sad Passing of Canon Fr John, May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. He was a very kind and caring Priest

Liam and Mary Walsh, Tooreen 4 months 2 days

Our sincere sympathy to the Walsh Family on the death of Fr. John. A kind caring priest. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Cormac & Aislinn Lyons & Family Aghamore 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathies to the family of Fr John on your loss. He was always a kind, caring, unassuming man, who had a word for everyone & had huge respect from all his parishioners, young & old. He will be forever fondly remembered in Aghamore.

Padraig & Kathleen (Flynn) O'Malley Dooncastle Westport 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the death Cannon Fr John fond memories of when he was a curate in Aughagower many years ago may he rest in peace

Michael and Marian Robinson Tooreen 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Walsh family on the death of Canon Fr John. He was a very kind and caring man. May he rest in peace.

Kieran and Mary Mc Gloin, Westport 4 months 2 days

Sincere condolences to the Walsh Family especially Gerry who was colleague on the passing of Fr John. We knew Fr John especially in Westport area where served in Aughagower, Lecanvey and also as Chaplain in Mayo Hospital, Castlebar. It was there he baptised our seriously ill Special Son in 1992 now a healthy 32 years old. Fr John loved to swim at Berta beach. I met him there many times. He had a very calm gentle personality. Always pleasant to meet. May his Gentle soul rest in peace

John and Breege Folliard 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Walsh family on the passing of Fr. John may his gentle soul rest in peace a lovely kind caring man 🙏

Seamys and Teresa Loftus Aghamore 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to all of Fr John's family, a truely gentleman with a gentle and caring nature

Pat Marian o Malley and Family Cushlough 4 months 2 days

Our sympathy to Fr Walshs family on his passing
We have fond memories of his time with us in Cushlough.
He never forgot his visits especially on Christmas morning for breakfast on his way back to Aughagower for mass
May he rest in peace

Ellen and Charlie O'Connor Bracklough Liscarney 4 months 2 days

Rest in peace Fr. John. Condolence to his Family. Lovely memories of him when in Cushlough parish.

Mary, Martin Rachel Timoney & Teresa Killeen 4 months 2 days

Sincere condolences to the Walsh family on the passing of Fr. John, such a kind gentleman. Fond memories of his visits, especially at family occasions. A wonderful parish priest. May Fr. John Rest in Peace.

Caroline Kenny and Brendan McGrath Knock 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr John's family. He was truly a gentleman may his soul rest in peace 🙏

Martin and Kathleen Donohue Charlestown 4 months 2 days

Sincere Condolences to all the Walsh family on the Death of Fr John .May he Rest In Peace Martin and Kathleen Donohue

Noel & Claire Hyland. Woodfield. 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh Family on the sad passing of your beloved Fr. John. A very kind, caring & unassuming man who was there for everyone in sad & happy times and gave his life for the service of the Church. We were truly blessed to have him in our Parish. May he now rest in peace in his Heavenly Home. ❤️🙏

Nellie McDonnell & family Erriff 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathies to the Walsh family on the passing of Fr John. He was a gentleman and a regular visitor to Erriff to visit the older people when he was in Cushlough. Fond memories and we were sad to see him leave. May his soul rest in peace.

Fr Joe Feeley Kent and Aghamore . 4 months 2 days

Sorry to hear sad news of Canon John's death. Sympathy and prayers to his brothers and sisters and to the Archbishop and retired Archbishop and priests of Tuam Archdiocese and extended family. He was always very welcoming and friendly and helpful and a lovely Parish Priest. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Christina Murphy 4 months 2 days

Sincere Sympathy to all the Walsh family and friends of Fr John, May he rest in peace 🙏

J.T Ann Costello Kilkelly 4 months 2 days

Deepest Sympathy to all the Walsh, family and extended family and friends of Fr John, May he rest in eternal peace A lovely man.

Willie and Shelia Broderick, Brackloon, Ballyhaunis. 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr John's family and friends on the sad passing of Fr John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Terence and Geraldine Flanagan, Knock Parish. 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathies to the Walsh family, friends and clerical colleagues of Fr.Walsh. His pastoral care of the dying was his special gift.Ar dheis De go raibh a anam fior-uasal

Celia and Chris McIntyre 4 months 2 days

Condolences to Fr. John’s family on the passing of a gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Tommie & Julie Frain, Tooreen. 4 months 2 days

Our deepest sympathy to Fr. John's family on his death, may he rest in peace, treasured memories of his time with us.

James & Bernie Feerick, Dunmore. 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to Gerry & the extended Walsh family on the death of Fr. John. May he rest in peace.

Loftus family 4 months 2 days

Our deepest sympathy to Fr John family and friends.A lovely priest.very fond memories of his time in Aughagower and lecanvey parishes..May he rest in peace .

John and Fionnuala Nolan Ballyhaunis. 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to the walsh families on the passing of Canon Fr John, may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Carmel Heneghan,Shrule. 4 months 2 days

Sincere condolences to the family of Canon John Walsh. A gentleman and a good priest.
Suaimhnes síorai dá anam uasal dilis

Frank and patrica harrington kilkelly 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the death of Fr John may he rest in peace

Kathleen & Aidan Morley Tooreen 4 months 2 days

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

Celia Kenny 4 months 2 days

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

John & Linda Casey Aghamore 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to all of Fr Walsh’s family, may he rest in peace

Catherine Morris, Bekan 4 months 2 days

So sorry to hear of the passing of Fr. Walsh. He was always so dedicated and sincere in his work as Parish Priest in Aghamore and held in high esteem by young and old alike.
Condolences to all his family.
May he rest in peace.

Joe and Bride Folliard, Aghamore 4 months 2 days

Our condolences to all the Walsh Family RIP Fr. John.

Lisa & Brendan Robinson 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr Walsh’s family. Truly missed from Aghamore parish. We always enjoyed his jokes at weddings and gentle nature. Rest in peace Father Walsh.

Maisie and Val Jennings Derrymore 4 months 2 days

Our deepest sympathy to the extended Walsh family ,also Archbishop Michael Neary, Archbishop Francis Duffy
,Fr Joe O'Brien and the priests of the Archdiocese on the sad passing of Fr John. He was such a kind and gentle man. May he rest in the Peace of Heaven.

Behan Family, Derrycoosh 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh family. May Fr. John rest in peace.

Martin and Bernie Heraty 4 months 2 days

Rest in peace Fr John

Josephine & James Tighe 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr John’s family. Very sorry to hear of his passing. Father Walsh was a huge part of our parish and family gatherings. He will be truly missed. Rest in peace.

Sean & Breege sheridan& Family Aghagower 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympthy to Fr John’s family A real gentleman

Maureen Hastings & Family Erriff 4 months 2 days

To the family of Canon John our deepest sympathy on his passing. He was our priest in Cushlough and many a time he came on visits to our home. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Winnie Brett Knock 4 months 2 days

Deepest Sympathy to all Fr. John's Family on his very sad passing. May he rest in peace in his eternal home in Heaven. Lovely memories of him when he visited Knock Shrine.

Yvonne Grimes, Westport 4 months 2 days

Rest in peace he was a lovely man

Triona Geraghty Westport 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr John’s family. I knew him as a priest in Aughagower. A true gentleman has gone to heaven. RIP Fr John

Cathal, Louise Duffy & Family - Aghamore 4 months 2 days

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Walsh. A great PP who touched many lives, young and old and will be forever fondly remembered in Aghamore. A great Gaeilgeoir and GAA man who will rest peacefully on the hills of Aghamore. Sincere condolences to the Walsh family and his many religious colleagues. Ar dheis dé go raibh a hanam.

Marie Lane O'Brien, Aghamore 4 months 2 days

Sincere condolences to the Walsh family. An absolute gentleman and a great priest.

Josephine Walsh, Clogher Westport 4 months 2 days

Sincere condolences to the Walsh family on John's passing. I have fond memories of John when he served in Aughagower parish. He was a very kind, gentle priest. Rest in Peace Father John.

Chrity Cawley & Family, Knockrooskey, Aughagower, Westport, 4 months 2 days

Sincere Sympathy To The Walsh family on the death of John. May he Rest In Peace 🙏

Dorothy Cribbin & Family, Aghamore 4 months 2 days

So very sorry to hear of Fr John passing. Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family. He was lovely & kind and very much a people's person.
May he rest on peace.

Stephen & Kathleen Groarke Aghamore 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to all of Fr Johns family...he was such a wonderful kind parish priest may he now rest in peace.

Gerald and Martina Mortimer Lecanvey 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the death of Fr John fond memories of the time he served with us in Lecanvey may he rest in peace

Mary & John Joe Gavin, Murrisk 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the death of Cannon John, may he rest in peace.

Ann and Willie Evans Murrisk 4 months 2 days

Our sympathy to Fr John's family. Fond memories of him in Lecanvey.RIP

Frank Patricia Carney &Family Aughagower 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on John's passing may he rest in peace

Mary Brett 4 months 2 days

Sorry to hear of Fr Walshs passing. Sincere condolences to his family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann Gibbons, Cushin, Westport 4 months 2 days

Sincerest sympathy to to all of Fr. John’s family. He was a lovely priest when he served in Aughagower parish. May he rest in peace

The Kerins Family, Liscarney 4 months 2 days

Sympathies to the Walsh family on the passing of John, he was a very nice Priest in Aughagower/Cushlough many years ago. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Geraldine & Roger Folliard & Family 4 months 2 days

Sending our Deepest Condolences to Fr. John’s Family. Such a lovely Kind Man who Celebrated Weddings, Funerals and Birthday Parties with us. His Kindness and Warmth will always be Remembered by all our Family, Young and Old. Rest in Peace Fr. John.

Tunney Family - Aughagower 4 months 2 days

Sympathies to the walsh family on the passing of John, he was a very nice priest in Aughagower many years ago. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Rattigan Knock PTAA and Connacht Council PTAA 4 months 2 days

Our sincere sympathy to all the Walsh families on the death of Fr John. May his soul rest in peace.

Sr Nancy Clarke, Ballina 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to you Sr Mary, all your sisters and brothers and relatives at this very difficult time of Fr John's death. Condolences to Bishop Duffy, Fr John’s priest colleagues, former parishioners and all who knew him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal dílis.

Michael and Linda Kilkenny 4 months 2 days

Sincere condolences.to Fr John's
family .He was a gentleman and loved the GAA RIP Canon FrJohn 🙏

Joe Noonan & Noonan family members Aughagower 4 months 2 days

Our deepest sympathies to Fr Johns family on his passing, remembering his time in Aughagower as a priest he was a nice refined person who had an hello and welcoming smile for everyone
May he Rest in Peace

Tom & Eileen Lilly & Family, Scrigg 4 months 2 days

Our deepest sympathy to all of Fr. John’s family, friends and neighbours. He was a wonderful holy and humble priest and we were blessed to have known him. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Thomas and Josephine Jordan 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh Family on your sad loss may Fr John rest in peace a very decent and pleasant man....

Kay Hoban 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to all Canon John’s family and friends. May he Rest In Peace.

Claremorris Regional Council PTAA 4 months 2 days

Our deepest sympathy to all the Walsh families on the death of Fr. John. May his soul rest in peace.

Maureen & Joe Walsh, Aughagower 4 months 2 days

Our sincere sympathy to Canon John’s brothers & sisters & to all his extended family on his passing. He was a real gentleman & have fond memories of him when he was a curate in our parish of Aughagower for many years. May his very gentle soul rest in peace.

Peter and Stasia Dever castlebar 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to family on the passing of Rev Canon John he will be sadly missed

Joe & Assumpta Fergus, Louisburgh 4 months 2 days

Our sincere sympathy to Fr John's family and friends. We have fond memories of him when he was a curate in Lecanvey. May he have eternal rest..

Mick, Anne Gilmire + family 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family + parishioners of Aghamore on the passing of Fr John.

Teresa and Ann Marie Moran Woodfield 4 months 2 days

So sorry to hear of Father Johns passing He was always so nice and friendly I'm sure he is heaven A pure gentleman May he rest in peace

The Scott family, Aughagower 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy on the death of Fr. John. He spent many years in Aughagower parish, lovely man. Rest in peace

Brid Duffy Aghamore 4 months 2 days

Deepest Sympathy to all Fr. John's Family and Friends, Neighbours Archbishop Duffy and Bishop Michael Neary on his very sad passing. A great friend and next door neighbour for 22 years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Rest in Peace Fr. John.

Michael and Ann Mc Donnell Curryane Swinford Co Mayo 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to the family of Fr John to his brothers and sisters nieces and nephews and all his brother priests may his gentle soul R I P

Michael and Mary Heraty and family 4 months 2 days

Our sincere condolences to Fr John's family and friends

Mary Clancy Castlebar 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to Mary & all the Walsh family on the death of John. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.

Jackie and Siobhan Coyne, Tooreen 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Walsh family in the passing of a gentle man. RIP

Padraic and Kitty Geraghty, Kilsallagh, Westport 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to the Walsh family at this sad time. We remember Fr. John with great fondness from his time here in Lecanvey. He was a gentleman in every way and a great friend of ours. May he rest in peace.

Helen Gilmore. Foxford. 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr. John’s Family, extended Families and Community. May his soul rest in eternal peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Mary and Brendan Niland & Family, Aghamore 4 months 2 days

Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear Canon Fr John has passed away, a true gentleman. Always there in good times and sad times with a gentle word for everyone. Left Aghamore quietly and left life quietly. Deepest sympathy to all the Walsh family, relatives and friends. No doubt Fr John is now a Saint in Heaven. Honoured that he is returning to Aghamore. Rest in Peace Fr John.

John & Maired Egan Knock 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh Family on the passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace.

Jimmy & Mary Muldowney 4 months 2 days

Sincere Sympathy to Canon John's Family. May Fr John rest in peace 🙏

Marita Murtagh 4 months 2 days

My sincere sympathy to Canon Fr. John's family, fellow priests and friends. He was a lovely priest and a real gentle man. I have fond memories of him visiting us in Knockrooskey NS when he was in Aughagower many years ago. Go raibh leaba í measc na naomh aige. Eternal rest to his lovely gentle soul.

John & Frances Murphy 4 months 2 days

May Canon John’s gentle soul rest in peace. His kind, loving patient quiet nature touched so many lives in our parish. Condolences to his family and friends at this very sad time.

Kevin and Kathleen Mchugh, Acres 4 months 2 days

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Fr .John
Walsh, happy memories of him as parish priest in Aghamore, sincere sympathy to all his family and friends.May he rest in peace

Michael and Margaret Cunnane Tooreen 4 months 2 days

Deepest sympathy to Fr John's family and friends a true gentleman may his soul rest in peace 🙏

Della Finn Lower Aghamore Ballyhaunis 4 months 2 days

Deepest Sympathy To the Walsh Family I was Sorry To Hear Of the death Of Fr John He was such a Lovely Priest so Understanding so Kind He had a Heart of Gold he was Loved by us all when he was a Priest In Aghamore I always Remember all His Kind ways His visits to Our Home and Hospital In Times Of Sickness He well Be remembered as the wonderful priest there for everyone May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Mary Teresa Brennan(Sonas) 4 months 2 days

Sincere Condolences to all of Fr John's family and friends. May he rest in peace 🙏

Frances Murphy 4 months 2 days

May Canon John’s gentle soul rest in peace. His kind quiet loving patient nature touched so many of our lives in this parish. Sincere gratitude

Margaret nee Stenson and Michael Whyte Williamstown 4 months 2 days

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh Family on the death of Fr John Rip. Fond memories of his years in Aghamore a lovely man was always there in sad times and happy times for our Family. Rest in peace in your Heavenly home Fr John a gentleman.

Ann Brett Sonas 4 months 2 days

So sorry to hear of Canon Fr John's death he was a lovely person and always loved having a chat with him. May he rest in peace in his new home in heaven.

Padraic and Sheila Waldron Knock 4 months 2 days

Our condolences to to Fr John's family on his passing. Fr John always a pleasant man to meet.

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