Martin Lawrence

The death occurred, peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, on 13th September 2022, of Martin Lawrence,  109 McHale Road, Castlebar and formerly of Michael Davitt Park and James Street, Westport. Predeceased by his loving wife Annie Kate (née Collins) and his  son Bernard. He will be sadly missed by his sons Michael, John, Martin and  Willie, his daughters Ellen, Bridget, Annie, Teresa, Margaret, Maureen,  Sharon and Lisa, his daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers Josie (Castlebar) and Willie (Ballina),  his grandchildren,  great-grandchildren, cousins, relatives and many friends.

Martin was a talented tin-smith  and his work was much admired all over the west of Ireland.  He was a great story-teller and entertained with his stories of bygone days.  He was well respected by all his family ,  neighbours and many friends. He was a well known figure on McHale Road walking his dog.

May he rest in peace.

Martin will repose in Kilcoyne's Funeral Home,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar on Friday, 16th September, from 4.00pm  with  removal at 6.00pm  to St. Mary's  Church,  Westport,  arriving at 7.00pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12.30pm. Afterwards Martin will be laid to rest  with his beloved wife  Annie Kate in Lisheen Cemetery,  Ballina (via McHale Road,  Castlebar). You can view the Funeral Mass on www.churchtv.ie/westport

If you wish to leave a message of condolence for the family, please click on the condolence link below or you can write to the family c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar 0872648869   www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com