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Gerrard Breslin

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Gerrard Breslin

Glen Road, Carrick, Donegal

Gerrard Breslin, Glen Road, Carrick and late of Magumna, Ardara.

 

Gerrard, former Principal of Carrick Vocational School, passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his beloved wife Bridie, his daughter-in-law Finola, his grandson Gary, his seven sisters and six brothers. Gerry was a much loved father to Gary, Clare and Fiona, he will be sadly missed by his son-in-law David, adored Grandad to Shona, Colm, Aisling, Dáire, Sinéad, Ailbhe, Harry, Eoin, Orlaith & Liam and a wide circle of family and friends.

 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal

 

His remains will be reposing in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara 22nd August from 4pm – 7pm followed by private removal to his late residence in Carrick. Reposing at his late residence on Saturday 23rd August from 12 noon to 8pm.

 

Removal to St. Columba’s Church, Carrick on Sunday 24th August, for funeral Mass at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the Funeral please.

 

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Cancer Care North West, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.

 

The Breslin Family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time. If you wish to leave a message of sympathy, please do so in the condolence section below. A wonderful life lived with no regrets.

 

Gearóid Ó Breisleáin, Bothar Ghlinne, an Charraig agus as Magumna, Ard an Rátha ó dhúchas.

Iar phríomhóide ar ghairm scoil na Carraige.

Fuair sé bás go síochanta faoi chúram cinealta dhochtúirí agus altraí Otharlann Shligigh. Cuimhníonn muid ar a bhean céile Bridie, a iníon céile Fionnuala agus a gharmhac Gary, chomh maith le seachtar deirfiúir agus seisear deartháir a fuair bás roimhe. Athair ghrámhar dá mhac Gary agus a bheirt iníon Claire agus Fiona. Athair céile David agus athair mór ag Shona, Colm, Aisling, Daire, Sinéad, Ailbhe, Harry, Eoin, Orlaith, agus Liam chomh maith le clann agus cairde.

 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal

 

Beidh sé a fhaire i dteach torraimh Shovlin in Ard an Rátha amárach an 22ú Lúnasa on a ceathair go dtí a seacht trathnóna agus sa bhaile ar an Charraig ar an Satharn an 23ú ó mhean lae go dtí a h-ocht trathnóna. Teach príomhaideach maidin an torraimh.

 

Tabharfar a chorp go teach pobal Naomh Columba ar an Charraig ar an Domnach an 24ú d’Aifreann na sochraide ag a dó a chlog agus cuirfear ina dhiaidh sin é sa reilig aitiúil.

 

Blathanna ón teaghlach amháin ach is féidir liúntas a thabhairt, más mian leat, chun sochar seirbhísí cúram ailse an Iarthuaisceart tríd an adhlacóir nó aon duine den chlann.

 

Ba mhaith le clann Uí Bhreisleáin buíochas a ghabháil as an tacaíocht agus cairdeas a fuair siad ag an am brónach seo. Duine ar bith gur mhaith leo teachtaireacht a fhágáil, is féidir sin dhéanamh sa spás thíos.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Care West in Memory of Gerrard Breslin

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Date Published:

Friday 22nd August 2025

Date of Death:

Thursday 21st August 2025

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