Martin better known as Matt Gill

The death has occurred peacefully at his home in the loving care of his family of Martin better known as Matt Gill,  Kilsallagh,  Westport on 10th April 2022.

Predeceased by his parents Sarah and Martin (Murrisk).                    Dearly loved husband of Beatrice nee Kilcoyne and loving father of Maria Gill (Galway), Caroline Lilly (Dublin) and Sarah Burke (Oranmore,  Galway),adored grandad of Martin,  Clodagh and Ellie.

He will be sadly missed by his loving  wife, daughters,  grandchildren, sons-in-law David Burke and Conor Lilly,  brothers Austin  (Murrisk),  Tom  (Murrisk) and Seamus (Westport),  his sisters Sal Kilcoyne (Claremorris),  Anne Dunne (Carrowkennedy,  Westport),  Maureen Sheridan (Newport), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, many good friends  and  the extended Gill and Kilcoyne families.

Matt recently celebrated his 70th birthday.  He was an accomplished motor mechanic and started his working life in Tim Hastings garage Westport.  He  later worked in Allergan Pharmaceuticals and more recently in Nomadic, Louisburgh where he was held in high regard by his work colleagues.   He had a great interest in vintage machinery and spent many happy hours working on vintage cars. Matt was well known  and his happy disposition endeared him to the many people he encountered over the years. 

May he rest in peace.

Matt will repose in Murrisk Community Centre on Tuesday 12th April from 5pm with removal at 7pm to  St. Patrick's Church, Lecanvey.  Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12.30pm  followed by private cremation later.

House private please.  Family flowers only, donations if desired to Night Nurse Service,  Irish Cancer Society c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street, Castlebar.

You may leave a message of condolence for the family on the condolence link below or you can write to them c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar.

Please adhere to Covid regulations and best practice. The family appreciate your understanding and consideration at this time.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com