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Fr Micheál Thornton

Biloxi MS, USA and Cloughanover, Headford, Co. Galway, on the 26th July 2023. Predeceased by his parents William and Nora Thornton and grandniece Cairín.

Fr Micheál will be dearly missed by his siblings May Kenny, Frank, Padraic, Kathleen and Noel, brother-in-law Frank, sisters-in-law Evelyn, Catherine and Josephine, his many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Fr Micheál is also deeply regretted by Bishop Louis Kihneman, fellow priests and friends in the Diocese of Biloxi and the Diocese of Jackson and a wide range of colleagues and friends in the United States, Mexico and Ireland.

May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Fr Micheál will repose at his sister Kathleen’s home (H91 W27E) on Saturday afternoon (August 5th) for family and friends.

Reposing at Carey’s Funeral Home, Headford (H91 E6X9) on Sunday evening from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal from Kathleen’s home on Monday morning to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Headford (H91 C9W8) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.

Burial afterwards in Cloughanover Cemetery. House Private on Monday morning please. Family flowers only by request.

Mass can be viewed live on Headford Parish Facebook Page or www.churchtv.ie/headford. 

The family greatly appreciate your sympathy and support at this sad time.

If you would like to leave a personal message for the family please use the condolence section below.

Teresa & Jack Gallagher (Achill)
Deepest sympathy to Kathleen and extended family on the death of your Dear brother Fr. Micheál. May his gentle soul sleep peacefully.
Pat and Delia Hynes
Sincere condolences to all the Thornton and Kenny families on the sad passing of father Micheál May he rest in peace
Patricia and John McGing ,Killawalla, Westport
Our sincere condolences to Fr.Michael’s sister’s and brother’s on your sad loss ..We have lovely memories of Fr.Michael’s many visits to our home in Killawalla. May he rest in peace..
Maureen Murphy
Sorry for your loss but hopefully he is a much better place pain and stress free with our lord and master
Eneas and Mary McNulty and family, Saula
Kathleen,sad to hear of the death of your brother Fr.Micheál. Our sincere sympathy to you and the family on your sad loss.
May he rest in peace.
Mike Hardiman Castletown
I offer my condolences to May Kenny & Noel & Frank& Kathleen & Padraic & extended relatives may his soul b at rest among the Angles & Saints
John & Aggie Ryan Houndswood
We extend our Sympathy to Padraic & Noel & Kathleen & May Kenny & Frank,.may his soul be with the Lord for his labour
Tony And Lea Ryan Houndswood
We offer our Sympathy to May Kenny& Kathleen & Frank & Padraic & Noel
On the Passing of Fr Micheal,.may Gods mercy have taken him safely home for his Dedicated work in the Vinard of the lord ,.pray for us Fr Micheal
Eta Waldron and family
Deep sympathy to the Thornton fa mily
Anne Cleary kilmaine
Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton family may Micheal rest in peace.
Father David O'Connor
i send sincere sympathy to the family of Father Michael Thornton who died recently in Biloxi in the United States. Father Michael has been an outstanding priest, serving as a pastor, as a missionary in Mexico, as the canonical coordinator of the marriage tribunal.and as mentor/friend and spiritual guide for his fellow priests.His funeral Mass and burial will take place on Monday, August 7, in Headford, County Galway. MAY HE REST IN PEACE!
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