Sean Cunningham

The death has occurred on 20th October  of Sean Cunningham,  Richard Street, Castlebar, peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary (nee Roache) Cunningham, his beloved wife  Mamie (nee Moran, Belcarra) and his son-in-law Eamon Donelon,  his brothers Paddy and Michael and his sisters Peggy, Kathleen, Bridie  and Mary (Babby) Bennett.

He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family Geraldine McDonnell (Belcarra),  Peggy Corcoran (Belcarra),  Anne Donelon (Castlebar), Jacqueline Connolly (Belcarra), Valerie Chambers (Castlebar) Noel (Castlebar), Michael aka  Fish (Castlebar),  Danny (Belcarra),  John (Belcarra),  his cherished grandchildren and  great - grandchildren,  sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sister-in-law Margaret Burns (Canada) nephews, nieces, cousins,  relatives and many friends.

Sean who was in his 88th  year,  worked with  Mayo County Council for over 40 years as a plant operator/ driver  where he was well liked and respected by his work colleagues.  He enjoyed a game of darts and a card game but his great interest was soccer and he was a life long supporter of  Aston Villa.  Sean loved to meet old friends and new and discuss the issues of the day.

Ar dheis Dé to raibh a anam dílis.

Sean will repose in the Kilcoyne Funeral Home,  on Friday 22nd Oct from 5pm to 7pm.  Removal on Saturday morning from the Funeral Home at 10.45am arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.  Afterwards Sean will be laid to rest in the Old Cemetery with his beloved wife Mamie. You can listen to the Funeral Mass in Castlebar on Castlebar parish radio 105.3FM or view it on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar

Family flowers only please, donations to Palliative Care and the Irish Kidney Association c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors,  Thomas Street,  Castlebar.  House private, please. 

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

Please note Covid restrictions strictly apply including Social Distancing,  No handshaking and face coverings must be worn.  The family  appreciate your kindness and understanding at this sad time.

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