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Fr. John Smyth

Straide, Foxford and formerly Columban Missionary in Korea

December 10th, 2022-

Died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital.

Pre-deceased by his parents Brigid and Thomas, brothers Joe, Michael and T.J. and sister Teresa, Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart (Sisters of Charity)

Sadly missed by his brothers Fr. Patrick and Fr. Malachy (Columban Missionaries in Korea), sisters-in-law May, Bea-Anne and Nancy; nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, Columban Missionary colleagues, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat in Pace.

Fr. John will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Tuesday from 2pm until 4pm and later that evening at Templemore Lodge, Straide (F26 T623) from 6pm until 8pm.

Removal on Wednesday to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Straide arriving for Concelebrated Funeral Mass at 12noon followed by Interment in the Church grounds.

Fr. John’s Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link

https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors

Fr. John’s family understand and appreciate that people would like to offer their condolences, we would suggest you use the on-line condolence page.

https://sharkeyfuneraldirectors.ie/frjsmyth

Paul Rodgers, Castlebar
To Fr. Malachy, Fr. Paddy and all the Smyth family, my deepest condolences at this sad time. May Fr. John's gentle soul rest in peace.
Paul and Mary Gardiner Culmore Swinford
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the Passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace
Sylvie & Deirdre Golden
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr. John, our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. Rest in Peace Fr. John.
Margaret and Pat Duffy and Family, Parke
Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth Family and extended Families on the death of Fr Johnny. May he rest in peace in the glory of Heaven.
Fr. Michael Flynn, Knockmore
To Fr. Paddy, Fr. Malachy and the Smyth family, my sincere sympathy on the death of Fr John. May he rest in peace and I pray that God will comfort all of you in your great loss.
Martin & Paddy Maloney (Straid)
Rest peacefully Johnnie. Your work on earth is done. Ride on the wings of the angels to your eternal home in heaven. God is with you
Raymond and Maeve Burke
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John. May he Rest in Peace.
Martin Maloney
Sleep in peace Jonnie. God be with you and may you rest peacefully in the arms of the angels
Tony Ruane, Straid. Mayo & Swords Dublin
Sincere condolences to Rev Frs Malachy, Paddy & all the Smyth Clan on the passing of your dear Johnnie. May he sleep in peace.
From Tony, Vera (cunnane)
Tralee , & Joe Ruane, Blackrock, Co.Dublin.
Mary Molloy and Family (Foxford)
Sincere sympathies to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr Johnny . May he RIP.
Joe & Mary Gallagher Meelick
Condolences to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John May he rest in peace
Padraig/Dorothy Flynn
Sincere Sympathy to all the Smyth Family
Tommy & Hilary Butler.
Our deepest sympathy to Fr.Paddy,Fr.Malachy and the extended Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr.John may his gentle
soul rest in peace.
Martin & Maura Ruane
Sincere sympathies & condolences to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John.
May he Rest in Peace.
Michael and Margaret McDonagh
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth Family on the passing of Fr Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Marian & Bernadette Doohan, Luton.
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace.
Angela & Michael Bourke.
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr.John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
John and Mary Jordan, Bohola
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. Johnny.
May he Rest in Peace
Mary (Carey) O Hara
Fond memories Fr. Johnny. May you RIP. Condolences to all your family. A life well lived.
Sean and Teresa Murphy Carracastle
Sincere condolences to Fr Paddy, Fr Malachy, Bea-Anna, Nancy and all the extended Smyth family on the death of Fr John. May he rest in peace.
John and Mary McLoughlin Culmore Swinford
Sincere sympathy to Fr. Patrick, Fr. Malachy, the Smyth family and Fr. John's Columban Missionary colleagues on his sad passing.
May Fr. John Rest in Eternal Peace.
Frank & Mary O’Reilly, Ballyvary
Sincere condolences to Fr. Paddy, Fr. Malachy and the extended Smyth family. May Father John rest in peace..
Eamon and Peggy Mangan
Our sincere sympathy to the Smith family on the passing of Father john may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace
Michael &Peggy Jordan Gurteens
Sincere condolences to Fr.Paddy Fr.Malachy and all the Smyth families on the passing of Fr. Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
John & Noreen Ward
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Father Jonny.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace
Burke Family Straide
Condolences to Smyth Family on the recent passing of Fr John May he Rest In Peace.
Micheal Hanley Oghill, Culleens CoSligo
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth families on the sad passing of Fr John,May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Anthony Hughes
Condolences to Fr.Paddy, Fr.Malachy and the extended Smith family on the passing of Fr.John. May he rest in peace.
Gerry and Margaret lavelle
Sincere condolences to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr Johnny may his gentle soul rest in peace
Angela Foye
Sincere sympathy to Fr. Paddy, Fr. Malachy and the extended Smyth family on the passing of Fr. Johnny. May he rest in peace..
Tom & Eileen Kennedy, Swinford
Deepest sympathy to Fr. Patrick, Fr. Malachy and the extended Smyth family on the death of Fr. John. May He Rest In Peace.
Alfie & Nóra Collins, Blanemore/Rehins
We were very sorry to hear the sad news of Fr Johnnie's death. Sincere sympathy to Fr Paddy, Fr Malachy, sisters in law May, Bea-Anne, Nancy, extended Smyth families and Columban Missionary colleagues. Cherished memories. May he Rest in Peace.
Sinead & Edward O'Hara, Ballina
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth Family on the passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace .
Ann and Maureen Maloney Tavnaghbeg
Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Fr Paddy Fr Malachy and the extended Smyth families on the sad passing of Fr Johnnie May he Rest In Peace
J.J.Stenson Ballyvary
Sincere Condolences to All the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr Johnnie.May he rest in peace.
CATHAL and NOREEN HENNELLY
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the sad death of Fr Jonnie . May his gentle soul rest in peace .
Jonnie was a gifted footballer who played for St GERALDS castlebar . Ballyvary G A A and the Clerical students team who regurarly played Mayo and Galway senior teams in 60s and 70s
Padraig and Claire Costello,Culmore
Our deepest condolences to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John.
May his soul rest in peace.
Tom and Teresa Fleming foxford.
Deepest sympathy to all the Smith family.may his soul Rest in peace.
Sean and Margaret McHugh blanemore straide
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of fr.Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Paddy and Kathleen Flatley
Deepest sympathy to Fr Patrich and Fr Malachy and the Smyth Family on the death of Fr John May he resr in peace
Vincent Hanbury , castlebar
Deepest sympathy to Damien and all the smyth family on the passing of father John , may father John rest in peace ,
Bernie (Carroll ) Gavigan
Condolences to the Smyth family on the s ad passing of Fr. John. Have lovely memories of the Smyth Priests visiting my late mother Mary Mullagh in Bohola. May Fr. John rest in Peace .
The Ginty Family
Deepest sympathy to all the Smith family on the death of Fr John. May he rest in peace.
John King
Deepest Condolences on the passing of Fr John Rest in Peace
Patrick Regan culduff callow foxford
I wish to extend my deepest condolences to all of the Smyth Family on sad passing of Father John
May he rest in peace.
Breege and Michael Corcoran. Keenagh
Our deepest sympathy to Fr Patrick, Fr Malachy ,Tom,Fiona and all the Smyth family. Ye are in our thoughts and prayers .May Fr John rest in peace
Kieran & Mary Ruddy (Dunbar) Ballina.
Sincere sympathy to Fr. Paddy Fr. Malachy, Mae, Bea- Anne , Nancy, Nephews, Nieces & extended Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr. Johnnie. May his soul rest in peace. May God comfort & console his loving family and missionary colleagues.
It was a privilege to have Fr. Johnnie as our great neighbour and friend.
Rest in Peace in God's eternal kingdom.
Robert and Agnes Armstrong.
Deepest sympathy to the Smith Families on the death of Fr John may he rest in peace.
Michael and Eithne Brogan Foxford
Our sincere and deepest sympathy to Father Paddy and Father Malachy and to all the Smyth families on the sad passing of Father John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Aiden & Majella Flatley
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John. May he rest in peace.
Neil Cruise and family
Sincere condolences to the Smyth family on Fr. John's sad passing. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Neil, Carmel Cruise and family.
Ann Mayock Mc Hugh
Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Mary and Gerry McLoughlin, Cooneal
Sincere sympathy to Fr. Patrick, Fr. Malachy, May, Bea Anne and Nancy, nieces, nephews and extended Symth families on the very sad passing of Fr. John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ann Marie & Dominic Rooney, Kilmovee
Sincere condolences to Fr. Paddy, Fr. Malachy, Beanna, May and Nancy and extended Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr. Johnie. May he rest in peace
Kieran and Gorretti Ward
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John. May his soul rest in peace
Mary Tony Vincent & Padraig Foy. Ballyvary.
Deepest sympathy to Fr Paddy Fr Malachy and all the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr Johnny. May he rest in peace.
Kenneth and Una McGreal.
Condolences to Father Paddy and Father Malachy and the extended Smyth family.
May he rest in peace
Margaret & Paddy Burke Straide
It is with sadness we hear of the sad passing of Fr Johnny ..
To the Smyth family and extended family we offer you all our deepest sympathy a such sad and difficult time ..
At dheis De go raibh a anam dilis..
Kevin & Phil Walsh.
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr.John. May he rest in peace.
Denis and Kathleen Canning, Ballylahan
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the sad death of Fr. John . May his gentle soul rest in Heavenly peace
Mary & Michael Kelly Straide
Our sincere condolences to the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr John may he rest in peace
Shay and Kathleen lynch belderrig
Condolences to all the family on the passing of Fr John, may he rest in peace
Marian and Ken Tighe
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr John may his gentle soul rest in peace.Ye are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Carney Family (Gurteens)
Sincere sympathy to All the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr John. May He Reat In Peace.
Madeline O Donnell Mullen Castlehill Castlerea and Magheraboy Kilmovee
Smypathy to Bea Anne and all the Smyth Families on the death of Fr John
Nellie Sweeney & family
Sincere condolences to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John . May he rest in peace.
Tom and Ann Macken, Foxford
Our deepest sympathy to all the Smyth Family on the sad passing of Fr Jonn, Rest in peace
John and Delia Gilmore Foxford
Deepest sympathy to Fr paddy Fr Malachy and all the Smith families on the passing of Fr John may he rest in peace
Eugene Hughes Ballina
Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John may he rest in peace
Carmel and Rosaleen Hughes.
Our sincere condolences to Fr.Paddy,and Fr.Malachy,to Nancy and Family on the death of your beloved Fr.John, nieces and nephews and to the extended Smyth families.Be assured of remembrance in our Masses and Prayers during this sad time for you all.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Frank Nally ssc Belcarra and Dalgan
Sympathy to Fr Paddy, Fr Malachy and all your family. RIP Fr John. John has many Columban Missionary friends in heaven. No doubt many family and neighbourhood friends also. And most of all the parishioners he served in South Korea, the US and Ireland. You can now rest from your labours. Amen
Tommy and mairead Flanagan and family
Deepest sympathy to all the family on the death of father John may he rest in peace
Annette John Wilson & family
Deepest sympathy to Fr. Malachy Fr. Paddy May Bea Anne Nancy and extended Smith family on the death of Fr. John. May he rest in peace.
Sarah ward
Deepest sympathy to Fr. Malachy Fr. Paddy May Bea Anne Nancy and all the extended Smith family on the death of Fr. John. May he rest in peace
Tony and Martina Spellman Doherty
Our deepest sympathy to Fr Paddy Fr Malachy and all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr John may his gentle soul rest in peace
Ann,Nora, Liam and all the Mc Namara family.
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr Johnny. We will always hold dear our last lovely visit with you in Wood Cottage a few short weeks ago. You were always very special to us and we will always miss you. RIP Fr. Johnny.
Michael & Sylvia Neary, Foxford
Condolences to Fr Patrick, Fr Malachy and all Fr John's family on his recent passing. May he rest in peace.
Eamon & Frances Regan
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the sad loss of Fr. John.

May he rest in peace
Donal and Kathleen Benson Swìnford
Deepest sympathy to the Smith family on the death of Fr. John . R.I.P.
Carmel and Andy Gibbons
Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr.John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Noone families Killala
Condolences to the Smyth families, may Fr John rest in peace
Kevin bogue,ballyvary
Condolences on the passing of johnny may he rest in peace.
Brendan & Patsy Forde, Knockmore
Sincere Sympathy to May and all the Smyth Family on the passing of Fr. John may he rest in Eternal Pease.
Conor Ryan & Karen Hunt, Turlough
Deepest sympathies to Damien and all the Smyth families on the passing of Fr. John, May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Fr Christopher Ginnelly Ballycroy
Smyth family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Fr. John. May his soul rest in peace.
Pat Molloy
Deepest sympathy to Fr Paddy and Fr Malachy and all of the Smyth family on the death of Fr Johnny. May he rest in peace.
Pat O'Connor Swinford
Sincere sympathy on the passing of Fr John RIP
Claire Nolan, Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John.
May he rest in peace
Al McDonnell
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr. John.
May he rest in Peace.
Jackie Kelly
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth Family on the passing of Fr John. RIP
Padraig and marcelina Keane
Sincere sympathy to the Smith family on the death of fr John may he rest in peace
Geraldine and Declan Hynes
Sincere sympathy to all the Smith family and friends on the passing of Fr John RIP. May his reward for his devotion to God and priesthood be eternal.peace in God's care. Reunited with all his loved ones.
Walter and Bridie Lynch
Sincerest condolence to may and all the Smyth family on the death of father John
Gerardine Herbert
Deepest Sympathy to the Smyth family on the sad death of Fr. John, R.I.P.
Padraic Eileen and the Doherty family straide
Sencere sympathy to Fr paddy Fr malachi on the passing of Fr John and extended Smith family may his jent le soul rest in peace
Jane Seoudy Tavna
Deepest sympathy to the Smith family on the death of Fr.John may he rest in peace
Jim Bridie and Mary T Lynskey
Deepest sympathy to all the Symth Family.
Anna Mae Bourke.
So sorry to hear of Fr Johnny 's death. Deepest sympathy to Fr Paddy and Fr Malachy on the death of their brother. Sympathy also to Bea-Anne, Mae, Nancy, nieces and nephews and all the extended Smyth families.Lord grant eternal rest to Fr. Johnny.
Michael Egan carrowmore lacken
Condolences to all the Smyth family at this sad time . rest in peace.
Anne, Tommy and Kenny Feeney, Ave Maria, Tooreen
Our deepest sympathy to Smyth family on the death of Fr John, may he rest in peace
Julia molloy
Very sorry to hear of Fr John's passing may his gentle soul rest in peace condolences to to all the Smyth family
Eileen and John Gibbons
Deepest condolences to all the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John, may he rest in peace.
Kathleen and Patrick McNicholas Ballina
Deepest sympathy to FR PADDY AND FR MALACHY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR BROTHER FR JOHN' and all the SMYTH FAMILY on JOHN'S PASSING may his gentle soul rest in peace amen
Kathleen RUANE and family STRAIDE
So sorry to hear of FR JOHN'S passing condolences to FR PADDY AND FR MALACHY and all the Smyth family on the passing of John may his gentle soul rest in peace amen
Michael & Kathy Munnelly
Sincerest sympathies to you all on the loss of your brother and uncle..Thinking of you all at this sad and lonely time.x
Michael & Johanne Keane Foxford
Sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the passing of Fr. John.
Liamy Mac Nally & Ger Boyle, Westport
Deepest sympathy to Fr Malachy and Fr Paddy and family on the death of Fr Johnny, may he rest in peace. May He who began the good work in him now bring it to completion in Christ Jesus, Our Lord.
Michael and Feena Roache, Straide..
Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth family on the sad passing of Fr. John..
May his gentle soul rest in peace..
Denis & Margaret Waldron
Sincere sympathy to Father's Patrick and Malachy, May and all the Smyth family on Fr John's death. May he rest in peace.
Tommy Regan Swinford
Sincere condolences to all the Smith family on the death of Fr John, May he rest in peace
Joe (Ecy) Redmond
Sincere sympathy to Fr. Paddy and Fr. Malachy and to all Fr. John's relations. May his soul rest in peace.
Oliver, Roisin, Andrea and Stacey Murphy Foxford
Sincere condolences are extended to the Smyth Family on the recent death of Father John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Brendan and Margaret Costello
Sincere Sympathy to Fr Macholy and Fr Paddy on the passing of your dear brother Fr Johnie RIP.
Vincent & Stephanie Gibbons Westport
Sincere condolences to the smith family on the passing of Fr John, May he rest in peace.
Paul Murphy castlebar
Sincere condolences to Fr Paddy and Malachy the Smyth and Columban Families on the death of Fr John . May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord . Well done good and faithful servant
Moira&Smyth Family
Deepest sympathy to Smyth Family on passing of Fr John… May his gentle soul rest in peace
Brendan and Margaret Costello Lisacul
Sincere Sympathy to Beanna and all of the Smyth family's. RIP Fr John.
Paddy Fahey
Sincere sympathy to Fr. Patrick and Fr. Malachy on the death of my former classmate at St. Geralds Fr. John. May his soul rest in peace.
Thornton Family,Station Road Foxford
Our sincere sympathy to the Smyth family on the death of Rev. Father John. May God grant him Eternal Rest in the Light and Peace of Heaven and comfort and console you all at this sad time. We will have you in our prayers.
John and Mary Caulfield Kilkelly.
Deepest sympathy to Fr Patrick , Fr Malahcy, May, Bea-Anne, and Nancy and all of Fr John's relatives on his death. May he rest in peace.
Maire Kelly Moore and family castle st
Sincere condolences to u all may fr John rest in peace amen
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