Chris Kimmerling 

Tavanaghmore, Foxford, Co. Mayo and formerly of Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.  30 Oct, 2023 - Quietly at the Riverview Nursing Home, Ballina.

Predeceased by his parents John and Eileen Kimmerling. 

Much loved husband of Ben (née Dorr) and loving dad to Eve-Marie, Louise, much loved grandpa to Zoë, Sam, Emilie, Sophie, and Isobel. Beloved brother to Robin. Father-in-law to Alan and Tony. He will be sadly missed by all including extended family Noel, Caitriona, Donal, Frank, Eileen, relatives, neighbours, and friends. 

May Chris rest in peace. 

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (Eircode F26 V274) on Thursday evening 2nd November from 6:30pm with removal at 8:00pm to arrive at Church of Christ the King, Knockmore for 8:30pm. 

Requiem Mass will take place on Friday at 11:30am with funeral proceeding to Ballinahaglish Cemetery, Knockmore. 

Funeral mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchtv.ie/knockmore/ 

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Mayo Roscommon Hospice care McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina or online www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/ 

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below. 

            

Pat and Deirdre Ruttledge
Only just heard of passing of my teaching comrade Chris !
A very gentle soul who I had many happy teaching days with!
May his soul rest in peace!
P and D Ruttledge Castlebar!

Patrick &froline Lambe
Deepest condolences to the kimmerling family on the passing of Chris. May he rest in peace .
John & Liz Gaffney, Belass & Turlough
Deepest sympathy to Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise and all the extended Kimmerling/Dorr family, neighbours & friends at this sad time, may Chris rest in peace.
John and Martin Sheridan Carrowbeg ballindine
Deepest Sympathy to Ben and the kimberling family on the death of chris May his soul rest in peace he was our teacher in St Anthonys School Castlebar
Patricia & Paddy Colleran, Charlestown.
Once again sincere sympathy Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise & extended families on Chris’s death. I have fond memories of working with Chris in Accord, Charlestown..he was a real gentle man. His funeral mass was a lovely tribute to him. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
John and Martin Sheridan Carrowbeg ballindine
Deepest Sympathy to
Ben and the kimberling family on the death of Chris may his soul rest in peace he was our teacher in St Anthonys School in Castlebar

Andrew and Catherine Sleater
Sincerest sympathy to Eve and family on Chris's passing. May he rest in peace.
Anne walkin and family.
Deepest sympathy to Eve-Marie , Alan and all the Kimmerling and Ardiff families. May he rest in peace.
Oliver Roisin Murphy and Family
Deepest Condolences are extended to Ben and family, extended family, relatives and friends on the passing of Chris. May his gentle soul rest in peace..
Mary and Marty Walshe
Deepest sympathy to Ben and family on the death of Chris. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Margaret Reddington
My deepest sympathy to Chris’s family on his death May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace got to know him visiting Riverview nursing home. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Patrick Fox
To Ben his wife, and family, sympathy and extended family my sympathies may his gentle soul rest in peace
Padraig Hennigan
Sincerest sympathy to Ben, Louise ,Eve-Marie and your extended family on Chris's passing.
May he rest in peace.
Padraig, Aine and the Hennigan family Aughaward Foxford

Agnes Coyle
Deepest sympathy to Ben and all your family on the sad death of Chris. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
PAT & MARY MONGAN
Sincere sympathy to Ben and all the family on the death of Chris.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

David & Karina Flannery
Our heartfelt condolences to Ben & the Kimmerling family on the sad passing of Chris. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Majella McPartlin (McHale)
Sincere sympathy to Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise and all the family on the death of Chris. May he Rest in Peace
Marion Mattimoe
Deepest sympathies to the Kimberling and Ardiff families on the passing of Chris. May he rest in peace
Frankie & Carmel Devaney Foxford
Sincere sympathy to Ben Eve Marie Louise and all the Dorr family on the death of Chris May he Rest in Peace
Paddy Hughes
My sincere condolences to Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise and all the members of the Kimmerling and Dorr families, on the death of Chris. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Jim & Anne McGarry
Sincere sympathy to you Ben & your family on Chris's death. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Maura Corcoran, Knockmore
Sorry to hear of the passing of Chris, it was a pleasure to have known him, my condolences to all of his family & friends.RIP
Kevin RIng.
Deepest sympathy of the passing of Chris Kimmering a wonderful man.and to all off his family may he rest in peace.
Pat Coyne
To all Chris’s family please accept our sincere condolences on Chris’s passing may he rest in peace from all at coyne tyres ballina
Mary Gilvarry, Belderrig
Sincere condolences to Ben and family on the passing of Chris. He was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Staff of Marian House Ballindine.
Sincere Sympathy to The Kimmerling Family on the death of Chris.May he rest in Peace.
Anne Fleming
Deepest sympathy to Ben and all the family on the sad death of Chris. Rest in peace Chris.
Mary Coleman ,Knock
Sincere sympathy goes to you Ben, Eve Marie and Louise on the loss of Chris, a wonderful team mate at Accord, Charlestown many years ago. May he rest in peace.
John and Alice Walsh
Sincere sympathy to the all the families on Chris's passing May his gentle soul Rest in peace
Eileen McHale
My sincere sympathy to Ben and family on the sad passing of Chris..we have lovely memories of working with him on projects in the parish
May he now rest in peace .

Seamus Hughes and family.
Sincere condolences to Ben,Eve-Marie, Louise, and the extended Kimmerling and Dorr families on the sad passing of Chris.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Carol & Chris Commons
Thinking of Eve, Alan and all your family at this very sad time.
Derek &Joanne Walsh Stonehall Foxford
Sincere sympathy to the Kimmerling Family on the death of Chris. May he rest in peace.
Kilcummin Swimming Buddies
Condolences to Eve, Alan & all the family
Maureen Molloy
Sincere condolences to the Kimmerling family on the passing of Chris, R.I.P.
JP Joan Nelson and family
Sincere sympathy to Ben Eve Louise grandchildren and extended family on the sad passing of Chris. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Granahan Family Shraugh Castlehill
Deepest sympathy to kimmerling Family on the passing of Chris.He was very kind and helpful to our son Eoghan in Killocurrain NS
Helen Gilmore, Foxford
Sincere sympathy to Ben and Family and extended Kimmerling and Dorr Families on the sad passing of Chris, may his soul rest in eternal peace.
Tommy &Phil Cronin
Deepest sympathy to Ben and family on the sad passing of Chris. May he Rest In Peace.
Hilda Kavanagh, Ballyglass.
Deepest Sympathy to you, Ben, "the girls" and extended family on the sad passing of Chris. A very kind, gentle, compassionate colleague. May Chris rest in Peace.
Michael Kelly Straide
Sincere condolences to the Kimmerling family on the death of Chris may he rest in peace
Knockmore Rathduff Resource Centre
Sincere sympathy is extended to Ben and family on the sad passing of Chris. May Chris Rest in Peace.
Séamus Burke, Belass, Foxford.
Sincere condolences to Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise and the extended Kimmerling and Dorr families on the death of Chris. May his soul rest in the peace of Heaven.
Mary Faughnan
My heartfelt sympathies to Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise and to all members of the Dorr and Kimmerling families at this time of great loss. May Chris's gentle soul rest in eternal peace
Ann Mayock Mc Hugh Foxford
Sincere sympathy to Ben Eve Marie Louise and extended family May his gentle soul rest in peace
Majella & Aiden Flatley
Deepest sympathy to Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise and extended family members on the passing of Chris.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP.

Mary carabine
My deepest sympathies to Ben
Eve Marie and Louise and extended family
Iv great memories from when we were kids may his gentle soul rest in peace x

The Geary Family, Pontoon
Sincere sympathy to Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise and all the extended family and friends
May Chris rest in peace
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Condolences from all the Geary family

Ena Sheridan
Condolences to Ben and family on the death of Chris
Breege O’Hara (ex St. Joseph’s , Foxford)
Deepest sympathy Ben, Eve Marie, Louise and extended families. May Chris Rest In Peace.
Thomas Dunleavy & Noreen
Sincere sympathy to the kimmerling family on the sad passing of Chris
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Eileen Cosgrave
Sincere sympathy to Ben and all the family. May he rest in peace.
Langan family, Ballina Road, Foxford
Our Deepest sympathy to Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise and extended families. Fond memories of Chris and how kind he was taking Anthony to school in St.Anthony's in Castlebar every day all those years ago. One of lifes gentlemen and a fantastic teacher who was loved by all his students. May Chris rest in peace
Tom and Breeege Holmes foxford
Deepest sympathy to you Ben on the death of Chris sending condolences to Eve Marie Alan and family Louise Tony and family thinking of you all at this sad time may Chris gentle soul rest in peace
John Healy Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to Ben and family on your sad loss. RIP Chris
Ann Munnelly
Sincere sympathy Ben and to all the family on the passing of Chris. May he rest in peace
Maureen Mc Dermott & Caoimhe, Fergus & Aodhamair McDermott Quinn
our deepest condolences Eve, Alan, Zoe, Sam Sophie & your Mum & all the family & extended family friends & neighbours on Chris’ passing, thinking of ye all at this very difficult time - May chris rest in
peace

Michael Brennan (ex St Joseph's)
Sincere condolences to Ben, Eve-Marie, Louise and all his family members and many friends. May he rest in peace and God comfort you all at this sad time. Ar deis De go raibh a anam.
Gerry Patricia Coleman and family Pontoon Foxford
Sincere condolences to the Kimmerling family friends and neighbours on the sad passing of Chris may his gentle soul rest in peace
Kilcullen family Seaview Organic farm
Oh JESUS have mercy on Chris and bring him from the shadows of exile to a bright home in HEAVEN where you and your BLESSED MOTHER have woven for him a crown of unending bliss.
Johnny Mee and family
Our sympathy to Ben and family on the death of Chris, a very compassionate man.
Tj McHale &Louise cawley
Since condolences to Ben and family on the sad passing of Chris our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time,may his gentle soul rest in peace .
Noreen Brady
Deepest sympathy to Ben ans family on the death of Chris. I have fond memories of our Bookclub discussions. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Michael and Bridie McHale Lisdovogue Knockmore
Sincere sympathy to Ben and all the Kimmerling family on the passing of Chris. May his soul rest in peace.
Fay Dolan
I had the pleasure of meeting Chris last year, we had plenty snakes and ladders games and enjoyed some lovely walks. He taught me a lot about gardening which I know was one of his passions. I will always remember him dearly in my heart, he meant an awful lot to me. Sending so much love, prayers and thoughts to Ben and the family. May you rest in the gardens of eternal peace Chris.
Paul and laurena Murphy castlebar
Sincere condolences to Ben and family on the death of Chris an absolute gentleman and wonderful teacher to the students in St Anthony’s castlebar . May the lord hold you all in the palm of His Hand in these very dark days and comfort you all at this sad time . May he be at one with the Risen Lord and rewarded for his compassion and dedication to his many students. “Well done good and faithful servant “
Breege Mcandrew St Patrick's Ave Crossmolina
Deepest sympathy to the family relatives and friends of Chris. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. Chris was a true gentleman so thoughtful and caring. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Tony Moyles
My deepest sympathy to you all on this difficult time. May Chris rest in eternal peace
Larry and Bridget Murray Foxford
Sincere sympathy to Ben and her family members ,relatives and friends on the passing of Chris May his gentle soul receive the light of heaven
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