John William Gilchrist

John, peacefully in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of St.Joseph’s Care Centre, Longford. Predeceased by his parents William and Annie and also by his brother Declan. John will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Lily, daughters Niamh Hallissy (Clane, Co.Kildare), Lorna (Carlow) and Sinead Gibson (Hillsborough, Co. Down), son John (Galway), sons-in-law Michael, Seamus and Colin, daughter-in-law Geraldine, sisters Teresa Quinn, Rose Dennigan, Mary Carty and Diane Rohan, brothers Pat and Mike, grandchildren Caoilfhionn, Rossa, Lilianne and Noah, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May he rest in peace

John’s funeral cortege will leave Glennon’s Funeral Home on Saturday morning   to arrive at St. Mel’s Cathedral for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.00am, interment afterwards in Ballymacormack Cemetery. Following government restrictions regarding public gatherings, the Mass will be restricted to ten people only. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com. Those who would have liked to attend but due to current restrictions are unable to, may leave their personal messages in the “condolences” section below.

The family very much appreciate your support and consideration at this time.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Arc Cancer Support centres- www.arccancersupport.ie