Roderick (Rod) O'Connor

The death has occurred of Roderick O’Connor (better known as Rod), 50 Riverdale Court, Knockthomas, Castlebar and formerly of Captains Road, Kimmage, Dublin – peacefully at Mayo University Hospital.

Dearly loved husband of Chrissie nee Griffin and loving father of Darren,  Andrea,  Jonathan and Paul.

He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Chrissie,  sons,  daughter, brother Tom, sisters Jacqueline and Deirdre, son-in-law Mark,  daughters-in-law Shauna,  Tracey and Dawn,  grandchildren,  brothers-in-law,  sisters-in-law, nephews,  nieces,  cousins,  relatives,  neighbours and many friends.

He was predeceased by his brother Joe.

Rod was involved in many local organisations including Riverdale Court/ Knockthomas Drive  Residents Association,  Neighbourhood Watch  and he was a founder member of the Castlebar Mens Shed.  He was a tireless community worker.  Rod was a noted craftsman and worked on many major construction projects accross the country.

May he rest in peace.

Removal from his home in Castlebar on Friday morning at 11.15 to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with the funeral proceeding to Shannon Crematorium arriving at 3.30 for Committal Service.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.castlebarparish.ie or listened to on 105.3fm in Castlebar.

You are invited to leave a message of condolence for the family in the Condolence book below.

All enquiries to the Kilcoyne Funeral Home,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar  0872648869

The funeral will be conducted in accordance with the Government and HSE guidelines.