John Connell

Formerly Ballyboy, Abbeylara, January 5th 2022, suddenly but peacefully. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Bridget, sister Kathleen Moore, brothers Mickie, Hughie, and Edward. 

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughters Susan Boland (Laurence), Abbeylara, Kathleen McMahon (Lawrence), Connecticut, USA, loving grandson Christopher Boland, his brother Joe Connell (Longford Town), sisters Dina Smith (Abbeylara), Brigid Connell and Mary Connell (San Diego, California), Ann Butterfield, Shelia Swain and Bernie Gay (England). Brothers in law John Swain, Barry Gay, nephews, nieces, cousins, neighbours, and friends.

May He Rest In Peace

Reposing at Smiths Funeral Home, Barrack St., Granard on Thursday 13th January from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Friday 14th January from Smith's Funeral Home to St. Bernard's Church, Abbeylara  for funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by Christian Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Reposing at Smith’s Funeral Home will be walk through only,  adhering to all social distancing guidelines and covid19 regulations.

Funeral cortège will travel via Killasonna leave Smith’s Funeral Home at 11.40am on route to St Bernard’s Church, Abbeylara for anybody who wishes to stand along the route as a mark of respect.

For those who would have liked to attend but can’t due to the restrictions, please leave a message  for the family  in the condolence section below which will be very much appreciated by the family.

Family flowers only please donations  in lieu if desired to St Bernard's National School Abbeylara

Funeral Mass can be viewed on this link https://vimeo.com/664493481