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Fr. Gerald (Gerry) French
Columban Fathers, Dalgan Park, Navan, Co. Meath and late of Mossbrook, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Evening Prayer on Friday evening at 7 o’clock in Dalgan Park, Navan.

Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock, followed by burial in the Community Cemetery.

Carole Reynolds
My Sincere condolences to the French family, I remember Fr Gerry from his time at St Mellitus in London he was a very caring person and had many a chat with my mother and myself a very gentle soul may he rest in peace.
Herbert Remmel Germany
Sincere condolences to the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry. Ich habe einen Freund aus Kindheitstagen verloren . Be sure he will not be forgotten over here in Germany
John & Berni Finn
Our sincere sympathy to all the French family and Columba Fathers on the passing of Fr Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Pat and Mary Salmon
Our sincere sympathy to the French family on the death of Fr Gerry. A man of the people, genuine friend and dedicated priest. I witnessed at first hand his dedication and care to the people of South Korea. A tireless worker and loyal to colleagues and friends. May you get your just rewards in heaven Gerry.
Teresa Gallagher and Jerry Kivlehan
Our sincere sympathies to the French family on Fr Gerry’s passing. We both worked with Gerry during his years working with the Irish community in London. He was dedicated to the care and support of members of the Irish diaspora, particularly those who encountered hard times or poor health. His Irish culture and his Mayo roots were very precious to him.
Suaimhneas siorai ar a anam dilis.

I bhflaitheas De.
T.J.,Pauline Wilson & Family
We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the French family on the very sad passing of Fr. Gerry. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Paddy McNicholas Kiltimagh
Sincere condolences to the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry. May he Rest in Peace.
Kevin Nugent
Sincere sympathy to all the French family from Boston! My family and I would like to offer our sincere sympathy to Arthur, Noel, Mary, Sheila and Sean and their families. I feel privileged to have known Gerry ever since I first met him in Dalgan in 1960. We remained good friends over the years, even if we were in very different parts of the world. It was easy to stay connected with Ger. He was indeed one of a kind and made such a difference in the lives of all who were fortunate to have met him. As was pointed out by Father Norman Jennings at his funeral Mass, he never forgot a name and his gift for connecting with and remembering people is legendary. Indeed, I too, can say "mar nach bheidh a leithéid arís ann". Today, the world is much poorer place without Gerry and I feel very grateful to have known him. Please accept our sympathy.
Willie & Kathleen Feeley
Condolences to the French family on the death of Fr. Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Micheal Smyth
Sincere sympathy to the French family and the columban fathers on the passing of Father Gerry, May he rest in peace.
Joe and Rita Nestor, Ballyglass
Deepest sympathy to the French family, extended family and to the Columban community on the death of Fr. Gerry. Always lovely to meet and chat with and loved to return to his native place as often as he could. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
John & Maureen Hedigan Co Clare &Birmingham
Deepest sympathy to family and friends of F Gerry French RIP
Joan zKing
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the death of Fr. Gerry. He was a wonderful support to my mother in her final illness. I will never forget his kindness. R.IP. FR Gerry.
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Richard Carney Claremorris
My sincere sympathy to all the French family on the passing of your beloved brother Father Gerry.My condolences also to all the extended family.May Gerry's gentle soul rest in peace.
Tom & Nora Maloney
Sincere Sympathy to the French Family on the death of Fr Jerry May his gentle soul rest in Peace
Declan & Anna Marley, Tuam
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of Fr Gerry. One of life's true gentlemen. May he rest in peace.
Mayo Association Birmingham
Sincerest sympathy to all the family. Fr Gerry was a faithful supporter of the Mayo Association during his time in Birmingham. May he rest in peace
Cllr Richard Finn.
Our deepest sympathy to the French family, extended families, neighbours, friends and the Columba Fathers on the passing of Fr. Gerald.
May he rest in peace.
Jarlath moran
Deepest sympathy Seán on the death of fr gerry may he rest in peace
Martin Barnicle
Sincere sympathy to Sean and all the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry.May he rest in peace.
Nuala (McGarry) Conboy. Claremorris
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. Rip
Danny and Rita Dolan Ballyglass Scardaune
With our sincere Sympathy on the death of Fr. Gerrymandering, a lovely man my memory of him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
John/Sean McGrath
To Gerry’s family,
My heartfelt condolences on Gerry’s death.
Gerry was a classmate in St. Colman’s College back in the day. Ar Dheis Dhe go raibh a anam dilis.
Nancy Dempsey
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of my good friend Fr Gerry. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Micheál and Catherine Gilmore

Sincere sympathy to the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. May he Rest in Peace
Bernadette McLoughlin ( nee Reilly) Manchester, formerly of Knocknakill
Sincere condolences to the French family on the passing of Father Gerry. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace .
James smyth
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of Fr Gerry.May he rest in peace.
Maryrose Kiernan
Sincere condolences to the French Family. A pleasure to work with Gerry over the years. May he rest in peace
Ted and Trisha Deeney
Sincere condolences to the French family and columban family on the death of Fr Gerry French. Many memories of Fr Gerry in London. Sincere condolences. Deeney Family. ??
Ger and Ann Maguire Mayo Abbey
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of Fr Gerald. May he rest in peace
Tom Burke, Newtown
Sincere sympathy to all the French family on the sad passing of Fr. Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Michael and Mary Hambly , Mayo Abbey
Sincere sympathy to all the French family on the death of Fr Gerry. May he rest in peace
Valerie Murphy
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of Fr Gerald
May he rest in peace
Mary Walsh
Sincere sympathy to the French family.
May Fr. Gerry rest in peace.
Margaret and Jimmy Kilkenny heathlawn
Condolences to all the French family on the death of Fr Ger
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Mary McMorrow.
Sincere sympathy to the extended French family on the sad passing of Fr. Gerry. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Sean Gordon
Sincere sympathy to Sean and French Family on the sad passing of Fr Gerry. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
John Daly & Nuala Ni Fhlatharta Brownhall
Fr Gerry RIP, you were such a lovely priest and great friend of Mayoabbey
Tommy Hurst castlebar / Mayo Abbey
Sincere sympathy to the French Family on the sad passing of Fr Gerald, May his gentle soul rest in peace
Mary Kirrane, Mayo Abbey
Deepest sympathy to all the French family on the death of Fr. Gerry. May he rest in peace.
The Gilligan Family , Mayfield
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the passing of Fr .Gerry , May he rest in peace
Jim Gibbons
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. Rest In Peace
Michelle and Joe Haugh,,
Our sincere sympathy to all the French Family, Rest in peace, Fr Gerrald,
Noel mc Kenna
Sincere sympathy to all the French Family on the passing of Fr Gerry rest in peace
Gerry Croghan
Deepest sympathy to the extended French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. May he rest in peace
TOM&BRIDIE JORDAN
Sincere sympathy to Sean and the French family on passing of Fr Gerry MAY his gentle soul rest in peace
Aine O Mahony and family
Sincerest sympathy to all the French family on the passing of their brother R I P Fr Gerry
Bridie McLoughlin
Sincere sympathy to Sean and all the French family on your sad loss May Fr. Gerry rest in peace
Brendan & Rhona Barry (Killasser, Swinford)
Sincere sympathy to Seán and all the French family on the sad passing of Fr Gerald. May he rest in peace.
Colleen and Kevin Ring
Deepest sympathy to the French family at this sad time.May Fr Gerry Rest in Peace
Peter & Catherine Browne, Claremorris
Our sincere sympathy to the French family. May Fr. Gerry rest in peace
Mario Gallagher (Cleary)
Deepest sympathies to the French family on the passing of Fr.Gerry, may he rest in peace.
Michael Killeen,
Rest in Peace, Fr Gerry
Peter and Mary McGuinness,
Sincere sympathy to all the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry.
Sean & Evelyn MC Namara
Deepest sympathy to Arthur and the extended French families on the sad loss of Fr. Gerry.
He was always a pleasure to meet.
May he rest in peace
Concepta (McCormack) & Peter McNea Balla
Sincere sympathy to all the French family on the sad passing of Fr Gerry. May he Rest in Peace.
Richard & Evelyn Cosgrove, Bangor Erris.
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the death of Fr Gerry, what a lovely person to have known. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Michael and Audrey Mooney, Crossboyne, Claremorris.
Sincere condolences to the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry. May his soul rest in peace.
Michael & Majella O'Gara
Deepest sympathy to the French Family on the passing of Fr. Gerard. May he rest in peace.
Jimmy and Mary Beth Finn
Sincere condolences to the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry. He celebrated mass for us many times in Facefield Church when he was at home. May his soul rest in peace.
Jimmy & Mary Walsh,Mayfield, Claremorris
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Gerard and Anne Egan. Ballybrehony
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the death of Fr. Ger. May he rest in peace.
Benny and Veronica Browne Mossbrook
Deepest sympathy to the French Family on the passing of Fr Gerry
May he Rest in Peace
Patsy Dowd and family Rathduff
Condolences to the French family on the passing of Fr Gérard. May he RIP
Noel Morley
Sincere sympathy to Sean and all the extended French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. May he Rest In Peace
Padraic and Sheila Waldron Knock
Our sincere condolences to Sean and all the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry.
Paul Waldron
Heartfelt sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of Fr Gerry. May he rest in the eternal peace of Heaven
Joe Earley
Deepest sympathies to Garrys immediate family and the Columban Fathers A life of total commitment to his Church and his flock in many parts including Birmingham. Never lost his gra for Brize and Mayo . May he rest in peace.
Peter and Christina Mannion
Deepest sympathy to Arthur and Sean and all the French family on the sad passing of Fr. Gerry. A proud Mayo man and always a pleasure to meet. May he rest in peace.
Mayo Association Toronto, Canada.
Will always remember fondly when Fr. Gerry attended our Convention. Rest in peace Fr. Gerry.
Jarlath Mary English and family
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of Fr Gerry.May his gentle soul rip
Jerry Higgins Claremorris
So sorry to hear about Fr Gerry may he rest in peace my sincere condolences to all the family
Frank and patrica harrington kilkelly
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the death of Fr. Gerry may he rest in peace
Kevin and Linda Beirne
Sincere condolences to the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Tom Mongan.
Condolences to the French family on the passing of Father Gerald. To his brothers Sean and Arthur , and the extended family. Also to his neighbours and friends.
May Father Gerald rest in peace.
Tom Mongan. Ballygowan.
Michael Ring TD
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the death of Fr. Gerald.
May he rest in peace.
John Coleman, Ballaghaderreen.
Deepest sympathy to Sean and the French family on the death of Fr. Gerry . May he Rest in Peace.
James. Thomas & John Noel Walsh
Condolences to Sean ; Arthur & extended French family on the death of Reverend Fr Gerry. May he rest in peace
Michael and Geraldine Durkan Balla
Sincere sympathy to the French Family on the passing of Fr. Gerard. May he rest in peace.
JOhnny and Angela Bourke
Deepest sympathy to Sean and the extended French family on the sad passing of Fr Ger. A lovely person to have known over the years. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Angela
Ollie browne ballymackeogh balla
Condolences to all the French family on yer sad loss.may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Josephine larkin
Deepest sympathy to Sean, Anne and family on the death of Fr Ger.
May he rest in peace
Roger and Bernie Brady and family
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Thomas Ralph and family
Sincere sympathy to Sean and all your family passing your brother fr Gerry may he rest in peace
Ray Clarke
Sincere sympathy to the French Family on the passing of Fr. Gerard. May he rest in peace.
Peter And Breda O Dowd
Sincere sympathy to all the French family on the sad passing of Fr. Ger. May he Rest In Peace
Michael & Ellen Morley New York
So sorry to hear of Fr Ger's passing. Condolences to Sean, Arthur & the French family. Great memories of him at football matches and our team trip to Manchester & Coventry a long time ago.
May you rest in peace now Fr Ger.
Denis and Roisin O’Boyle
Our sincere sympathy to Sean, Arthur and the French family of the death of Fr Gerry. May he rest in peace.
John & Norrie Walsh, Claremorris
Deepest sympathy to Sean and the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. May he rest in peace
Frainey family .Facefield
Deepest sympathy to all the French family
Laurence and Bridie Murphy and Family Ballinlough Claremorris
Sincere Sympathy to the French Family on the Death of Fr Gerry.May He Rest in Peace
Tommy Kearns, Tavanagh.
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the death of Fr. Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Noel and Colette Mc Donnell Mayfield Claremorris
Deepest sympathies to the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. May his soul Rest in Peace.
Jimmy, James, Sean Begley Facefield
Sincere sympathy to all the French family of the sad passing of Fr. Gerry may he rest in peace
Mark & Caroline Cosgrove Claremorris
Our Sincere Sympathies & Condolences to All the French & Extended Families.
May Fr. Gerry’s Soul Rest In Peace.
Michael and Laura Higgins and family
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the passing of Father Ger RIP. He was a great human being who cared deeply about people and was a true friend. We loved his visits. May he rest in peace and be in a place of happiness.
Nora Slattery
Sean, Ann & the French family..... my condolences
May he rest in peace!
Michael & Phil Griffin
Condolences to the French family on the death of Fr. Gerry. May he Rest in Peace.
Johnny &Ann Keady,Ballinastanford.
Sincere Sympathy to Sean and extended French family on the death of Fr.Gerry ,may he Rest in Peace.
Paddy, Mary hession ballinastagford
Deepest sympathy to the French family may he rest in peace
Johnny and Annette Cummins and famiy
Sincere condolences to the French family on the sad passing of Fr Ger.A lovely man may he rest in peace.
Mattie Joe Connolly
Sincere condolences to Sean and all the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry may he rest in peace
Noel &Pauline Forde Salthill
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the death of Fr. Gerry.He was a great friend over many years.May he rest in peace.
Jarlath Duggan & Family, Mayo Abbey
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of Fr. Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Bertie and Breege Heneghan
Deepest sympathy to Sean, Arthur and the extended French family on the passing of Fr. Ger. May he rest in peace.
Marcella Wilkinson - Larkin Knock / Stockport
My sincere sympathy to all Father Gerry French's family, and extended families. So many lovely, and happy memories of Father Gerry always attending our Mayo Association Dinners here in Manchester. I always looked forward to the call every year. Marcella will you save me a seat, my reply was always the same, there will always be a seat for you Father Gerry. There are Mayo people that are head, and shoulders above! Of that there is no doubt in my mind. God grant Father Gerry eternal rest. Well deserved.
Seamus Hughes Mayo Abbey
Sincere sympathy to Sean Arthur Frank etc on Gerrys passing a beautiful human being and great goalkeeper may he rest n pease
Matt and Bernardine Griffith Castlerea.
Sincere sympathy to the French Family on the death of Fr Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Eugene and Mary O'Boyle and Family
Deepest sympathy to The French Family on the passing of Fr. Ger. May he rest in peace
Al McDonnell
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of Father Gerry, a gentleman.
May he Rest in Peace.
Bryana and Kieran Jennings, Knock
Sincere condolences to Arthur and the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. May he Rest In Peace.
Seamus Mc Donnell Balla & Dublin
RIP FR GERRY A Mighty Mayo Man
Matt and Mary Grier. Coolroe. Claremorris.
Sincere sympathy to all the French family. Rest in peace Fr. Gerry.
Tom McAndrew Belmullet
So sad to hear the news of Fr Gerry’s death. Many happy memories of his years as chaplain in England and our meetings at the Mayo Associations there. A proud Mayoman. Condolences to his family at this sad time.
Anne Mannion, Balla
My Deepest Sympathy on the death of my old school friend Fr. Gerry. Memories of Facefield N.S. Rest in Peace.
Carmel & Eamonn Finnerty
R.I.P. Fr Gerry. Our condolence to all the French family.
Oliver Brennan Claremorris
Sincere sympathy to the French family on Gerry's passing Rest In Peace
Seamus Burke and family Ballyglass
Deepest sympathy to Sean and the extended French family on the sad passing of fr Gerry. A lovely man. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Kevin Prendergast
Sincere sympathy to Sean and the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Martin & Cathy Slattery Ballindine
Our deepest sympathy to Sean & Ann and extended French family on the passing of Fr Gerald. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Eddie Healy
Sincere sympathy to Sean and the French family on the passing of Father Ger.May he rest in peace
Cllr Tom Connolly Claremorris
Deepest sympathy to the French family neighbour's and friends on the death of Fr Ger may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ailish Henry
Deepest Sympathies to the extended French Family on the death of Fr Gerry, he was a lovely man. R.I.P
Ailish Henry(O'Brien) & family, Facefield
Frank Donnelly lower James st claremorris
Condoalences to Sean and the French family on the passing of Fr Gerard, god rest his gentle soul
Helen Donal Walsh & family
Sincere condolence to Brendan, Ann & Sean and extended French family on Fr Gerry's death. May he rest in peace.
Frank & Siobhan Judge Mayo Abbey
Sincere condolences to the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry. RIP
Michael Commins Midwest Radio and Mayo News

Fr Gerry French from Mossbrook, Claremorris, was one noble son of Mayo. He was a member of the Columban Fathers and served overseas for a time in the Philippines and Korea . He did Trojan work during his years with the Irish Chaplaincy in England, especially in London and Birmingham, and, in more recent times spent ten years serving the Ballymun community in Dublin. He was imbued with a great love for Mayo football, encyclopaedic in its nature, and won a county junior medal with Claremorris. He was a regular at the Mayo Association gatherings on both sides of the Irish Sea and never lost his love for the land of his birth. He loved coming home to Mossbrook and Brize and his fondness and knowledge of the people was amazing. Mayo was carved in his generous heart. I extend condolences to all the French family and to his many friends and colleagues at this time. Truly can it be said that Fr Gerry was ‘one of the stout-hearted men from the county Mayo’.
TONY Dalton and family
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry may he rest in peace
Jimmy and Pauline Flynn, Main st, Claremorris.
Our deepest sympathy to Fr Gerry's family on his passing. May he rest peace.
Gerry&Noreen Tiernan
Sincere sympathy to Seán, Arthur, Noel, Síle, Mary and all the extended family on your sad loss. Rest In Peace Fr. Ger.
Tom & Carol Murphy.
Sincere sympathy to all the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Jimmy Gallagher
May you Rest In Peace Fr Gerry
John and Anne Keane and family
Sincere sympathy to Sean and all the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry. May he rest in peace.
Seamus Heneghan Knock
I offer my condolences to the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry may he rest in peace
Brian and Maud Finn, Barnacarroll.
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the passing of Fr. Gerry, may he rest in peace.
Cathal Carroll, Ballinlough, Co Roscommon
So sorry to read of the passing of Fr Gerry .Our family connection goes back to the late 1950’s , early 60’s . He was a Missionary in the true sense of the word . Our last chat was about the Stockwell/Purcell book in recent weeks .May his kind and gentle soul find eternal peace , reunited with his Mam and Dad .Cathal Carroll , Ballinlough , Co Roscommon.
Joe , Maureen Charles and family Boherdubh
Deepest sympathies to the French family on the death of Fr Gerry , may he rest in peace.
Joe + Helena Mc Namara
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the passing of Fr Gerry, may he Rest In Peace
Martin and Margaret OMalley Ballinrobe
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the passing of F Ger may his gentle soul rest in peace
Mary McGreal and family Cloondroon
Deepest Sympathy to the French Family on the passing of Fr Gerry May he Rest in peace
Catherine and Nora Griffith.
Sincere sympathy to the French family on the sad passing of Fr. Gerry. May his soul rest in peace.
Patrick Griffith.
Sincere Sympathy to the French Family on the passing of Fr Ger, May He Rest in peace..
Marie Creighton and family.
Deepest sympathy to the French family on the death of Ger, May his Kind soul rest in peace .
Martin and Eileen Gibbons Mayo Abbey
Sincere sympathy to all the French family on the passing of Fr. Ger. He will b sadly missed. Rest in peace
Pauline and PJ King Knockmore
Sincere condolences to the extended family and friends of Fr Gerry on his sad passing. Many happy memories of evenings spent with Gerry in London many years ago. May his kind and generous soul rest in peace.
Joe Cahill
Sincere sympathies to all the ffrench family. We travelled many roads since 1956. I deeply regret not being with you all at his final goodbye.I will be with you in prayer and spirit. Jody Cahill
Jarlath Sweeney, Claremount
To the French family, sincere sympathies. Have fond memories of meeting him during his many visits home over the years. A fine gentleman and a wonderful ambassador to his vocation. May he rest peacefully
Martin & Therese Hennigan Swinford
Sincere sympathy to Sean and the extended French family at the sad passing of Father Gerry. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Seamus & Patricia Reid
Deepest sympathy to the French family on Fr. Ger's death.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Micheal and Noreen Costello
Sincere Sympathy to the French family on the passing of Gerry , RIP .
John Monaghan
Sincere condolences to Arthur and all of the French family ón the sad passing of Father Gerry.May he rest in peace.
John and Mary dixon
Our deepest sympathy to sean and all the family and friends rest in peace
Jimmy Mary and Lucia Langan
Our deep sympathy to the French family
TJMCNAMARA
Deepest sympathies to the French family on the death of Fr Gerry may he rest in peace.
J.J. Costello Carramore.
My Deepest condolences to all the French Family on Gerry's passing on. He was very good to me when I was in the U.K on soccer trials etc in the early 70s. Godbless All.
Paddy and Breda Mc Callig
Sincere sympathy to the French and extended family on Fr. Gerrys passing. May he rest in peace.
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