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T.J. (Thomas James) Smyth, (Retired N.T.)

Tarrea, Ballinderreen, Co. Galway and formerly of Straide, Co. Mayo. Passed away peacefully on August 1st surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his sister, Sr. Teresa and brothers Joseph and Michael.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Nancy and lovingly remembered by his son Sean, daughters Maria, Breda and Cora, his beloved grandchildren Dónal, Bláthnaid and Dylan and sons in law Jim Higgins and Sean Horsman. Fondly remembered by his brothers the Reverend Fathers, Patrick, John and Malachy (Columban Fathers).

May He Rest in Peace

T.J. will repose at his home in Tarrea, Ballinderreen, Co. Galway on Tuesday August 2nd 2022 from 4 p.m until 8 p.m.

Requiem Mass will be held in St. Colman's Church, Ballinderreen at 12 noon on Wednesday 3rd August, with the funeral proceeding to Drumacoo Cemetery.

Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice at https://www.galwayhospice.ie/donation-form/ 

The Funeral Mass can be viewed at Ballinderreen and Kinvara’s parish facebook page.

Padraig & Geraldine Corcoran & Family, Knockmore.
Our deepest condolences to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda & Cora, on the sad passing of TJ, condolences to his grandchildren, his brothers Reverend Fathers, Paddy, Malachy & Johnny, & to the extended Smyth families. May his Soul rest in peace.
Kieran & Mary (Dunbar) Ballina & Blanemore.
Sincere sympathy to you Nancy, Sean, Marie, Breda, Cora, Rev Frs Paddy , Johnnie and Malachy and to the extended Smyth Families Blanemore and Kilmovee on the sad passing of T.J. May his soul rest in peace.
Fond memories of days fishing on the moy and the Ceili House in Blanemore on Friday night's.
Rest in Peace in God's heavenly kingdom.
Annie Keaveney and family Turlough..
Heartfelt sympathy to Nancy and family and friends on the loss of your beloved husband Tj /Dad.you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time..
May TJ kind and gentle soul rest in peace..
Betty Sheridan
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and family on the sad passing of T.J. May his soul rest in peace.
Pat O'Connell
Deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, and Cora. May TJ rest in peace.
Kathleen and Patrick Mcnicholas
Deepest sympathy to NANCY SEAN MARIA BREDA AND CORA on the passing of your Dad and Husband a very nice man we had many a day Fishing on moy for salmon he enjoyed that very much rest in peace TJ
Kevin & Bernadette Sykes
Our deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, Cora and all the extended Smyth family on the death of T.J. May he Rest in Peace.
Johnny Burke Claremorris and Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of T.J.A lovely gentleman and a classmate from St Gerald's college. May he rest in peace.
Frank and Teresa Reid, Straide
Deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Breda, Cora, Maria and all of the extended Smyth family on the passing of TJ. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May he Rest in Peace.
Kent and Claire (Reid) Howley
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and all the Smyth family on the passing of TJ. May he Rest in Peace.
John & Anne Marie Kelly
Deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, Cora and all the extended family on the passing of TJ. May he Rest in Peace
John and Delia Gilmore Foxford
Deepest sympathy to Nancy & family and extended Smyth families on the passing of T.J. may he rest in peace
Margaret and Pat Duffy, Parke, Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, Cora and all the Smyth Families / extended Families on the death of TJ.
We have lovely memories of a great Teacher and neighbour.
May TJ now Rest in Peace.
Paul & David Sweeney, Straide
We offer our sincere condolences to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda & Cora and all the family on the death of T.J., May he rest in peace.
Nellie & Sharon Sweeney, Straide
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and all the Smyth family on the passing of TJ, May he rest in peace.
Elaine Goldrick, Aclare, Co.Sligo
Sincere Condolences to Breda, Sean & all the Smyth family at this sad time. May TJ Rest in Peace..x
Tommy & Margaret Kearns & Family
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and all the Smyth family, on the passing of T.J. May he rest in peace.
Siobhan & Ray Lynch
Deepest condolences to Nancy and all the Smyrh family. May T.J. Rest in Peace
Carney Family, Straide
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and all the Smyth Family. May T.J. Rest In Peace
Bernie Duffy and family Ballaghaderreen
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and the Smyth family on the sad death of T.J. May he rest in peace.
Aiden Reid
Deepest sympathy to all the Smith family on the passing of T j
May his soul rest in peace
Mary & Joe Henry ( Mulroy ) Foxford
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the death TJ may he rest in peace
Vera Mcevoy Toomore Foxford
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and family and extended Smyth families on the sad passing of TJ . May he rest in peace
JIM HIGGINS
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and her family on T.J.'s sad passing.
May he rest in peace.
Liamy Mac Nally, Westport
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family and Frs Malachy, John and Paddy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Conor Ryan& Karen Hunt, Turlough
sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family at this very sad & difficult time. May TJ rest in peace.
Blackie Gavin
Deepest Sympathy to Nancy and family on the passing of T.J. May he rest in peace.
Pat Tonra Keelogues
Deepest sympathy to the Smith family on the sad passing of TJ. May he rest in peace
Thornton Family Station Road, Foxford .
Deepest sympathy on the death of TJ. May he have Eternal Rest in the Light of Heaven and may God comfort you all in your grief.
Sylvie & Deirdre (Collis) Golden, Ballina.
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth Family & extended Families on the sad passing of T.J., may he Rest in Peace.
Eamon and Peggy Mangan
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and family on T.J.'s passing, to his brothers Reverend fathers Patrick, John, and Malachy, may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Grainne Kelly-Frayne knock
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and family and all the extended Smith family on the passing of T.J, lovely memories of great times past in the music, drama,
He had a great interest in all things Irish,
Keeping you all in my prayers at this sad time, may his gentle soul rest in peace
Kevin & Mary McMorrow.
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the sad passing of T.J. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Patricia, Sinéad, Darragh, Gráinne & Mícheál Healy, Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to Nancy & family on the death of T.J. May he rest in peace
Paul Doherty Straide
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and family and extended Smith family on the sad passing of TJ. May he RIP
John & Noreen Ward
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and Family on the death of TJ.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace
Thomas Kelly
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and all the Smyth family on the death of TJ,
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Kathleen & Michael Walsh (Mulroy) Kiltimagh &Straide
Sincere condolences to Nancy, and all the Smyth family on the passing of TJ ‘The Master’ I have fond memories of been a student of his in Straide N.S . May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Bernard Joyce & Zane Kazotniece, Ballyvary
Our sincerest and heartfelt sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda and Cora and all the family on the death of TJ, May he rest in peace.
Pauline Tonra and family
Sincere Sympathy to Nancy and family on the passing of T J may he rest in peace
Thomas Collins. Castle Street. Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to all of the Smyth family on the sad passing of TJ
Paddy Roche, Straide
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and family, may TJ rest in peace.
Anna Mae Bourke.
So sorry to hear of the death of T.J.Deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda and Cora, to his grandchildren and sons in law, and his brothers Frs Paddy, Johnny and Malachy and all the extended Smyth families. T. J was my former principal in Straide N. S. We were work colleagues for 32 years in good times and tough times. May he now enjoy eternal peace with all his family gone before him. Slán a chara.
Joe Cahill
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and all the family. Many happy memories of visits to 'Dalgan' in Straide in years past. My prayers and best wishes at this sad time. Joe Cahill
Anthony Hughes straide
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and family on the passing of T.J . AS a teacher he always had a positive impact on his students.May he rest in peace.
Bridie (Mulroy) McHugh &Gerry Claremorris and Straide
Sincere Sympathy to Nancy and family and extended family on the death of TJ . May he rest and n peace
Jim and Bridie O Connor Ballymiles
Our sincere condolences to all the Smyth family on the sad passing of T.J. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Nuala and Bertie Dennedy,Knock
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and all the family on the death of J.T.May his soul rest in peace.
Margaret & Paddy Burke & family Straide
Our Sympathy we extend to you Nancy ,your family & all Smyth families on the sad passing of TJ ..
May T.J rest in peace ...
CATHAL and NOREEN HENNELLY
Sincere sympathy to Nancy ,Sean ,Maria ,Breda ,and Cora on the sad death of T J . He was a pure gentleman and wonderful company . We have fond memories of T J organising scor for Moy Davitts G A A club for many years in the past
Margaret (Mulroy) Moore and Johnny, Bohola.
Sincere condolences to Nancy and all the Smyth families on the death of TJ. May he rest in peace.
Joe (Ecy) Redmond
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and all the Smyth family on the sad passing of T. J. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Brigid Kennedy and Jim Loftus
So sorry to hear of TJ's passing. Sincere sympathy to all of his family. May he rest in peace.
Johnny Mee and family, Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and family on the death of T.J.
Mary & Michael Kelly Straide
Our sincere condolences to Nancy Sean Breda Marie and Cora and all the Smyth family on the sad passing of TJ may he rest in peace
Gerry &Peggy Boyle Cashel Foxford
Our deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Marie ,Cora and Breda Reverend Fathers Patrick John and Malachy and all the extended Smyth families on the sad passing of TJ may his gentle soul rest in peace
PAT & MARY MONGAN
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family at this sad time.
Fond memories of listening to the family playing traditional music at competitions in the 1980's.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Joe Ann and duffy family kilmovee
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the loss of TJ.
Ann & Liam Mc Namara, Ballindine
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of T J. May his soul rest in peace.
Jacqui & John Smyth, Leeds, England
We're so sorry to hear of TJ's passing. We have so many lovely memories of visiting you with dad and mum during our summer holidays in Straide. You always made us feel so welcome, happy days. May TJ rest in eternal peace.
Mary Tony Vincent & Padraig Foy. Currane Ballyvary.
Deepest sympathy to Nancy Sean Maria Breda and Cora and all the Smyth family on the sad passing of T.J. May he rest in peace.
Tina Joyce (Clarke) Knockatemple, Ballyvary.
Deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, Cora and all the Smyth family at this very sad time. Good memories of T.J. from my years in Straide NS. May he Rest In Peace.
Ann Bourke McLoughlin & Thomas McLoughlin, Straide.
Sincere condolences to Nancy, Sean, Marie, Breda and Cora, and Reverend Father's Patrick, John & Malachy, and all the extended Smyth family on the sad passing of T.J. May he rest in peace.
Marian and Ken Tighe Straide
SIncere sympathy to Nancy,Sean ,Maria,Breda Cora and all the extended family,on the very sad passing of TJ.may his gentle soul rest in peace.
mary mctigue
sorry to smyth family on the death of TJ he was a lovely teacher rip TJ
Patricia and Michael Brennan,Charlestown.
Sorry to hear of TJ's passing. He was a good man in every way. Sincere condolences to all May he rest in peace.
Padraig &maureen Cunnane, Balla
Sincere sympathy to Nancy & Family. Go raibh Leaba aige imeasc na Naomh. Fear uasal é I gcónaí.
Siobhan and Michael Devine (Higgins), Kiltimagh.
Heartfelt condolences to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, Cora and extended families on the very sad passing of T.J. May his gentle soul now rest in peace.
Nuala Higgins, Kiltimagh.
Sincere sympathies to you Nancy on the sad passing of your beloved T.J. My sympathies also to Sean, Maria, Breda and Cora on Dad's passing. You are all in my prayers . May Dad now rest in peace.
Anne Marie & Michael Morley, Galway
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and family on the death of T J. May he rest in peace.
John Healy Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and the Smyth family on TJ' s death. A wonderful educator with a deep respect for our culture and heritage, values he passed on to future generations. RIP
Kathleen & Joe King, Straide
Sincere sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda and Cora, his brothers Rev fathers Patrick, John and Malachy, grandkids, the Smyth family Blanemore and extended families on the passing of TJ. Fond memories of a great teacher and lovely neighbour in Straide. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Rest in peace TJ.
Susan (Howley) Quinn & Family Pontoon
Sincere Sympathy to Nancy,Sean,Mari a ,Breda,Cora, and the extended Smyth family on the passing of TJ. May he rest in peace
Frank and Patrica Harrington, Kilkelly
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the death of TJ
May he rest in peace
IMELDA CONLON & MARTIN CONLON
Nancy & all your Family & all Smyth Families - Our sincere sympathy to each of you on T.J..’s Passing. My his Gentle Soul rest in peace with Our Lord.
Michael and Katharina McHale Oughtagh Straide
Deepest sympathies to Nancy and family on the passing of TJ may he rest in peace
Noreen(Foye) and Joe Mulligan
Condolences to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, Cora and the extended Smyth family on TJ's passing. May he rest in peace.
Jimmy mulroy and Family Straide
Deepest Sympathy to Nancy and Family on Tj passing you are in our thoughts and prayers at this Difficult time may tj gentle soul rest in peace
Paddy/Terry Lavin /Family Carrowmore Lacken Ballina
Deepest Sympathy to Nancy Sean Maria Breda and Cora on the sad passing of TJ R I P
Tom & Rosaleen Basquill and family.
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the death of TJ. May he rest in peace.
Alex&Olive Mc Donnell Kilmovee.
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and Smyth family on the passing of TJ. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Tommy Regan Swinford
Sincere Condolences to Nancy and all the Smith family on the passing of T J. May he rest in peace
Julia molloy
Sincere sympathy to Nancy Sean Maria Breda Cora and extended family so sorry to hear of TJ's passing may his gentle soul rest in peace
padraic filan bohola
deepest sympathy to all the family
Ann and Maureen Maloney Tavna Straide
Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Nancy Maria Sean Breda Cora and the extended Smyth families on the sad passing of a beloved husband father and grandfather may T.J. Rest In Peace In our thoughts and prayers at this sad time
Bernie and Dolores Kilcoyne
Sincere sympathy to TJ wife Nancy and his family and friends Rip TJ.
Bernard and Dolores Kilcoyne
Sincere sympathy to Michael wife and family Rip Micheal.
Frank & Mary O’Reilly & family, Ballyvary
Sincere condolences to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, Cora and the extended Smyth family. May T.J. rest in peace.
Angela Foye
Sincere sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, Cora and all the extended Smyth family and friends on the passing of TJ. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Paul Roache
Deepest sympathies to the Smyth family at this sad time. T.J. was a great teacher and story teller whose love of the Irish language, history and traditions was always evident to his students. I can still see the Proclamation of the Irish Republic picture hanging proudly in his classroom. R.I.P.
Sylvia & Michael Neary, Foxford
Sincerest sympathy to Nancy, family and extended family on the passing of T.J. May he rest in eternal peace.
Denis and Kathleen Canning, Ballylahan
Sincere sympathy to you Nancy and family on the death of your husband,Dad, Grandad. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.
Tommy and mairead Flanagan and family carrowkeel turlough castlebar Co mayo
Our deepest sympathy sympathy to his wife Nancy and son Sean and his daughter s Marie and breda cora and all the extended family members sorry to hear the passing of tj he was a gentle man may he rest in peace thinking of you all at this sad time
Catherine Stenson & Family Straide
Sincere sympathy to Nancy. Sean, Marie, Breeda, & Cora and extended family, on the passing of TJ.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Madeleine O Donnell Mullen - Castlehill Castlerea and Kilmovee
Smypathy to all the Smyth Families RIP
Helen ODonnell Castlebar
With sincere sympathy to Nancy and family on the death of TJ . May he rest in eternal peace and happiness
Knight family
Condolences to the smyth family on the death of T.J. rip.
Jean Ollie Boyle Foxford
Deepest Sympathy Nancy and Family, a real Gentleman,
may he Rest in Peace
Marie,Henry lynch and family ballyvary.
Deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda and Cora on the very sad passing of TJ.. May his gentle soul RIP.
Kevin and Kathleen Neary Foxford.
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and family and the wider Smyth family. T.J. was a valued member of our St. Patricks Ceili Band Foxford in the 1960s. Rest in peace T.J.
Patricia Redmond-Morahan
Deepest sympathy to all of the Smyth family in the passing of T.J.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Kenneth and Una McGreal
Sincere condolences to Nancy, Sean Marie, Breda and Cora and all the Smyth family on TJ passing. May he rest in peace
Kevin and Máire Mulroy, Straide.
Sincere condolences to Nancy and to the extended Smyth family on the death of TJ. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Mary Durkan Pontoon Rd Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Marie, Breda and Cora and extended families on the passing of TJ. I have fond memories of him teaching me in Straide NS. May he Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
John and Mary Caulfield Kilkelly.
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and all the Smyth family on the death of T.J. May he rest in peace.
Dymphna Mchale
Sincere sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Muire, Breda, Cora and the extended Smith family on the sad passing of TJ.I have many happy memories in Straide National School with Mr Smith as my teacher. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Billy and Mary Heffron, Moygownagh, Mayo
Sincere sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda and Cora and to the extended Smyth family on the death of TJ.
Thornton family Ballintubber
Deepest condolences to T.J.’s family on his death. May he Rest In Peace.
Lila Geraghty
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and family on the passing of TJ may he rest in peace.
Oliver and Roisin Murphy and family, Foxford
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the recent passing of T. J. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on this very sad time.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Martin &Marie Mcdonnell Straide
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on their loss may he rest in peace
Martin & Norah Conlon, (Bonniconlon)
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and Family and to all the extended Smyth families. May T.J. Rest in peace.
Michael & Feena Roache, Straide..
Deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda and Cora on the very sad passing of TJ.. May his gentle soul rest in peace..
Padraic Eileen and the Doherty family straide foxford
Sencere sympathy to Nancy and the sm y th family on the passing of t j may he rest in peace
Padraig & Dorothy Flynn - Castlebar
Sincere Sympathy to all the Smyth Family
Mary and john joe maloney straide rd.ballyvary.
Condolences to nancy on the passing of tj may he rest rest in peace
Ann Marie Rooney, Kilmovee
Sincere sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda, Cora and the extended Smyth family on your sad loss. Rest in Peace T.J.
Paddy and Maura Fahey, Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to Nancy and all the Smyth family
Noone families Killala
Condolences to all the Smyth families, may he rest in peace
Angela Mchale. Straide. Foxford.
Deepest sympathy to Nancy and Family on the passing of TJ. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Geraldine and Declan Hynes and family.
Sincere sympathy to Nancy. Sean Marie Cora and Breeda and all the extended Smyth families and friends on the passing of your beloved TJ. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts.
Jacqueline Kelly
My deepest sympathy to Nancy, Sean, Maria, Breda and Cora, his grandchildren and extended family
on the passing of 'The Master' RIP. I have lovely memories of my time as a student of his in Straide NS.
David and Julie Flannelly ex Wishing Well pub
Sincere sympathies to the Smyth family.
Moira&Smyth Family
Deepest condolences to Nancy &Family on the passing of TJ May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Eamon & Frances Regan,Straide
Sincere sympathy to you Nancy, Maria,Breda,Cor a & Sean on the very sad loss of TJ.
Very fond memories of a wonderful neighbour.
May he rest in peace.
Tom & Eileen Kennedy, Swinford
Our deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of T.J. May He Rest In Peace.
Kevin Bogue Ballyvary
Condolences to Nancy and extended smyth family on the passing of TJ may he rest im peace.
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