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Rev Fr John Dunleavy,

SMA, Society of African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork (late Carheenlea, Lackagh, Turloughmore, Co. Galway - on 14 April 2023, peacefully at St Theresa’s Nursing Unit, African Missions, Blackrock Road, Cork.

Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Mary Jane (née Egan), sisters Philomena O’Brien and Margaret Morris, brothers Martin, Packie, Tom and Christy.

Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law Bernadette Dunleavy, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins and extended family, friends and neighbours, the people of Benin City Archdiocese (Nigeria), Springfield Diocese and Boston Archdiocese (USA), Tuam Archdiocese and his confreres in the Society of African Missions.

Reposing at Our Lady’s Chapel, Lackagh (H65N129), on this Sunday (16 April) from 5.30pm with removal at 7.30pm to the Church of Our Lady of Knock, Lackagh.

Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Monday, 17 April, followed by burial in Lackagh Old Cemetery.

Due to Covid, those attending the funeral are respectfully asked to adhere to all social distancing and sanitising guidelines, wear a face covering and avoid shaking hands.

Mass in Lackagh will be live-streamed on www.lackaghchurchliveyoutube and also broadcast on parish radio, 106.9 FM.

Requiescat in Pace.

Maura tarpey
I'm sending my condolence to fr John dunleavys family may fr John rest in peace.
Ann, Eugene Burke & Family.
Deepest sympathy to Fr. John Family on his passing..He was a lovely kind man. Many memories of his time spent in Cloonfad. Rest In Peace Fr John.
Michael and Margaret O'Connor ballinrobe
Condolences to the Dunleavy Family and extended families on the death of Fr John He was a fantastic man /priest/ human being ,may his gentle soul rest in peace with all those gone before him,
Caroline Eugene Gormley, family cloonfad
sincere sympathy to all family of Fr.John Dunleavy may his soul rest in peace,
Mary & Michael Finnegan, Lavallyroe
Sincere sympathy to the Dunleavy family and the SMA community on the sad passing of Fr. John. Solas na bhFlaitheas dá anam uasal.

Eileen & Sean Brennan
Condolence to the family and relatives of Fr. John. Many memories of his time in Cloonfad. A wonderful down to earth priest that could deliver such meaningful sermons. May he rest in peace.
Ed Ryan, Dublin
Fond memories of the days in Dromantine and farewell Fr John - May your reward be great and rest in peace.
Annie & Neil McGillicuddy, Southampton
Our deepest condolences to the family of Fr. John during this sad time. He was a great friend of our family for many many years. He will be greatly missed by all from his "2nd home" area of Springfield & Holyoke. May his kind & gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Seamus & Pauline Jennings Cloonfad
Condolence to the Family of Father John he was a lovely, kind and witty man, and was very well liked when he served as Our Priest in Cloonfad Rest In Peace Fr John with all those gone before you.
Helen O'Gara
Deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Fr John, have fond memories of the time he served as priest for the people of Cloonfad, Co Roscommon
Michael Brennan Cloonfad
Deepest sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Fr.John. Many happy memories of his time as our priest in Cloonfad where he was highly respected and very well liked by all the community. May his gentle soul rest in peace RIP.
Eddie & Teresa Birmingham
So sorry to hear of Fr. John’s death Our deepest sympathy to his family & friends. He had a wonderful way with young & old alike so full of humanity & loved by all. We will never forget his kindness to us & our family during a heartbreaking time when he was in Cloonfad . Thank you Fr John . May your dear soul rest in Heavenly peace
Joe & Ann Hosty, Lavallyroe.
Our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and the brother priests of Fr. John. He served in Cloonfad, the parish of Kiltullagh, for a number of years where he was much loved and respected.
May his soul now rest in peace.
TJ & Noreen Hughes Westport
Sincere sympathy to the family of Fr. John Dunleavy SMA and to his confreres in the Society of African Missions on his sad passing. May his soul rest in peace.
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