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Fr Michael Spelman, 

Woodfield, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo.

Fr. Michael passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff at Swinford District Hospital in his 91st year - 6th March 2024

Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Kate, his brothers Tommy, Paddy and Johnny.

Very deeply regretted by his sisters Mary and Kathleen, brothers Tony and Jimmy, nephews, nieces, and all the priests, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Requiescat In Pace

Reposing at the Marian Funeral Home, Knock (F12A726) on Friday evening (8th March) from 5 o'clock with removal at 7 o'clock to St. Patrick's Church, Woodfield, Kilkelly.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2 o'clock followed by burial in Culmore Cemetery.

Fr. Michael's funeral mass can be viewed live on https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-church-5

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Swinford District Hospital, Community Nursing Unit

If you would like to offer a message of sympathy please use the link below.

Enquiries to Garry Murphy Funeral Director Knock 087 273 0344

 

Noel & Caroline Groarke
Sincere sympathy to the spelman family and extended family on the passing of Fr. Michael. May he rest in peace.
The families of Tom, Jackie, Jimmy Doyle, and Mary Geelan
Dear Mary, Kathleen, Tony, and Jimmy,
We were saddened by the news of our cousin Father Mick’s passing. We send our love and condolences. Please know you are in our prayers. We all have such beautiful memories of our visits with him in Ireland and New York.
May God bless all of you at this time.
RhonaCourtney
Sincere condolences to the Spellman and extended families on the passing of Fr Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Kay and Tom Murtagh((deceased)
Sincere condolences on behalf of myself and Tom to all the family
Duffy Family Cloonturk
Deepest Sympathy to all Fr Michael's family on his death May he rest in eternal peace
Martin & Carmel Williams Kilkelly
Deepest sympathy to the Spelman family on the passing of Fr. Michael. May he rest in peace.
Bonniconlon Agricultural Show, Bonniconlon
Deepest sympathy to the extended Spelman family on the passing of Fr. Michael. May he rest in peace.
James & Rosie kilkenny
Condolences to The Spellman and kilkenny Families on the passing of Fr Michael may he rest in peace .
Kevin and Catherina Nestor
Deepest sympathy to the Spelman family on the passing of Fr Michael who was a lovely person may he rest in peace
Anne MacLatchy-Moyce
Fr Michael Spelman I shall never forget the kindness from you.
You were the priest to start The Legion of Mary in our parish Sacred Heart Church Hove E Sussex. May you rest in peace
Paddy & Margaret Murtagh. Fauleighter
Sorry for your loss
Anne MacLatchy-Moyce
Fr Michael Spelman was one of the Priests at the Sacred Heart Church Hove East Sussex.
Wonderful caring priest. May the Angels take him straight to Heaven to meet Our Lord
Paddy and Tom Kenny, Acres, Aghamore
Deepest sympathy to all the Spellman family
Kevin and Kathleen Mchugh
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Fr. Spellman, to all his family and many friends. May he rest in peace.
Maria Nolan Kilkelly
Sincere condolences to the Spellman family. May his gentle souls rest in peace
Jenele Spelman
Rest in peace Father Mick. Jenele Spelman
Tom & Pauline Flatley
Deepest sympathy to Spelman Families on the Sad passing of Fr Michael, May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Mary Garvey, Croydon
Deepest sympathy to all the Spelman family on the death of Fr, Michael. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Maureen,Vanessa Doyle & Family Grimsby
Our deepest sympathies to the Spelman family on the passing of Fr. Michael, such a special caring person to everyone. Rest in Peace.
Jim and Nancy Egan
Sincere condolence to the Spelman and Kilkenny family on the passing of Fr.Michael May his sole rest in peace
Msgr. Kevin Flanagan USA
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Spelman family. Mick was a good friend in college and we often met at Knock. May he now rest in peace.
Peter Keanes
I would like to send my condolence to my great friend Fr. Spelman.
Am wondering if there would be Mass on u tube tomorrow so that we can join.
Email: Skaberan@aol.co.uk
Thank you
Margaret (McHugh &Jimmie Muldowney
We offer our sincere sympathy to all the Spelman family on the passing of Fr. Michael. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace ?
Jim & Pat Nally Wòodfield
Our sincere sympathy to all Fr Spelmans Family & Friends ,May his gentle Soul RIP
JIM HIGGINS.
My sincere condolence to the Spelman family on their sad bereavement.
May Fr. Michael rest in eternal peace.
Angela Snee
My sincere sympathy to the Spelman family and extended families on the sad passing of Fr.Michael.
May Fr.Michael rest in peace
Veronica Barrett - Surrey
Fr Michael was an inspiration. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. My sincere condolences to the Spelman family. May he rest in peace
Bernie glavey scrigg.
My sincere sympathy to all the Spelman family. May Fr Michael rest in peace .
Jacinta Dolan (Campbell) knock
Sincere sympathy to all Fr Michaels family he was was a lifelong friend and neighbour of my mum and her family in woodfield (Rita) Costello and even to my self when in the later years when I would bring mum to woodfield and we would meet fr Michael he was a lovely friendly person may he rest in peace
Leila Walsh Née Mc Donnell Hollymount
Sincere condolences to Fr Spelman's family on his passing. May he rest in peace.
Clare Duffy Lydon
My sincere sympathy to all the Spelman family on the sad death of Fr Micheal may he rest in peace
Joe and June Kilkenny
Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Kathleen, Tony and Jimmy and the extended family on the sad passing of Fr. Michael. May he rest in peace.
Patrick and Theresa Murtagh and family
Our sincere sympathies to all the Spellman family on the sad passing of Fr Michael. We remember him fondly going about the village’s of Woodfield, Ballure and Derrycastle on his bicycle chatting to his neighbours. May he now enjoy the eternal rewards he richly deserves. May you rest peace Fr Michael
Christie Spelman
Rest In Peace Uncle Michael. You will always be in our prayers and memories x
John and Mae Bownes
Deepest sympathy to all the Spelman family on the sad passing of Fr Michael.
John and Breege Folliard
Sincere sympathy to all the Spelman family on the sad passing of Fr. Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Tom and Patricia McLoughlin and family
Our deepest condolences to all the Spelman family. May Fr. Spellmans soul rest in peace.
Anne and Tommy Feeney Ave Maria Tooreen
Our deepest sympathy to all Fr spelmans family may he rest in peace
BERNIE & NORA LAVELLE Leeds
Deepiest sympathy to all the Spelman family on the death of Fr Michael
may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ann Dunleavy kilkelly
My sincere condolance to the Spelman family and Kilkenny family on the sad passing of Fr Michael may he rest in peace ?
David and Teresa Tarpey
Our sincere sympathy to the Spelman family on the passing of Fr. Michael. May he rest in peace.
Karen Hunt , Kilkelly
Deepest sympathy to all Father Spellman's family . He had a lovely home over looking the beautiful woodfield lake .Many's a chat we had there while admiring the view and not to forget the swan's .
Gerry and Ellen Kilkenny
Deepest Sympathy to Mary and Kathleen,Tony and Jimmy and their families on the death of Father Michael.
May his soul rest in peace.
Enda and Eileen O’Brien
Sincere sympathy to the Spelman family on Fr. Michael’s passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Noel and Catherine Sloyan Ballyhaunis
Deepest sympathy to Mary Catherine Gabriel and Spellman families on the passing of Fr Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Kay Wyatt , Derrycastle
Sincere condolences to Fr Spelman's family. May he rest in peace
John & Norrie Walsh, Claremorris
Sincere Sympathy to Mary, Kathleen Tony and Jimmy ,and all the Spelman family on Fr Michael's passing, A true neighbour and friend in Woodfield. Rest in Peace Fr Michael
Fiona Price
Rest in heavenly peace Uncle Mick. Fiona, John, Callum, Jamie & Patrick.
Christina (McLoughlin) & Paddy Langan
With condolences to the Spelman family on the death of Fr Michael. He was very obliging and generous with his time and prayers for our loved ones. Lovely memories of passing the Costello, Egan and Spelman houses on our way to Woodfield school. May they all rest in peace.
Gerry Groarke
May his Soul Rest In peace
Sinead Moran Derryoul
Condolences to the Spellman family on the passing of Fr. Michael. May he rest in peace.
Monica Mulligan
Sincere sympathy to the Spelman and Kilkenny family on the passing of Fr. Michael.May his soul rest in peace.
Ela, Roundstone
Condolences to the entire Spellman Family. Fr. Michael Was a wonderful, kind and very good MAN, open to other people. May he rest in Peace. R.I.P
Terence and Geraldine Flanagan
Sincere sympathy to the Spelman family on the death of that wonderful priest Fr.Michael. From his days as as a student in Woodfield to his years of service in Knock during his retirement after 40 years in the Southwark diocese, Fr .Michael was beloved by neighbours friends and colleagues at home and abroad. May his splendid soul enjoy everlasting happiness.
Thomas Grufferty and family
Deepest sympathies to Fr Michael's family on his passing. To his sisters Mary and Kathleen, brothers Tony and Jimmy, and extended family. Such a lovely man. Only recently visited him and still the gentleman I've known for years. May his gentle soul rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.
Tina Reid( Cunnane) Harrow London
Sincere sympathy to Mary and Kathleen, brothers Tony and Jimmy, nephews, nieces on the passing on Father Michael.
A wonderful Neighbour & Family friend who enjoyed chatting about his football. Farewell and RIP
Oliver and Julieann Kelly, Canbrack
To the Spelman family may fr Michael's soul rest in peace
Fr. Joe Feeley, Kent and Aghamore
Sorry to hear sad news of Fr. Michaels passing.Sympathy to his sisters and brothers his extended family and friends. I will offer Mass and prayers for repose of his soul and your consolation. May he rest in peace. Fr. Joe Feeley
Frank & Nuala Lyons Ballyhaunis
Our deepest condolence to the Spelman family , may his gentle soul rest in peace
Gerard, Susan & Michaela Regan, Derrycastle
Our deepest sympathy Mary & all the extended Spelman family on the passing of Fr Michael. A great friend to our family down through the years. He will be greatly missed by us all in Woodfield. Rest in peace Fr. Michael.
Eileen Kelly Bofeenaun
Deepest sympathy to the Spelman family.
Mary Murray Finnerty Castlebar Newport
Condolences to the Spellman family on the death of Fr. Michael, may he rest in peace.
Mairead ,Noel Lynch and family
Deepest sympathy to Mary , Kathleen , Tony ,Jimmy ,nieces , nephews on the passing of Cannon Fr Michael our dear neighbour and friend . You will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing you . Rest in peace Fr Michael.
Ann Mulligan Kilkelly
Sincere sympathy to the Spelman an d Kilkenny family on the passing of Fr. Michael. May he rest in peace.
Joseph & Mary Cunnane & family .
Sincere sympathy to all the Spelman family on the very sad loss of our wonderful neighbour and friend Cannon Michael . He will be truly missed by everyone for his kindness and ability to converse with both young & old . His knowledge knew no end . May you rest peacefully Cannon Michael.
Tina Coakley Kilkelly
Sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to all the Spelman and extended family may Michael’s gentle kind soul rest in peace
Frank & Patricia Harrington
Sincere sympathy to the Spelman family on the death of Fr. Michael
May he Rest in Peace
Tommy Josie Maloney & Family
Deepest Sympathy to Mary Kathleen Tony Jimmy nephews niece's & all the extended family on the sad passing of Fr Michael. May his kind & gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Helen Behan, Brian Harrington & family.
Our condolences to the Spelman family on Fr. Michael’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Paddy, Máire Behan & family, Derrycoosh
Our deepest sympathy to the Spelman family. May Fr Michael rest in peace.
Leo & Phil O’Reilly (Halloran)
Sincere condolences to the Spelman family on the death of Fr.Michael. May he rest in peace.
Lianne calder
RIP mick, from all the family in scunthorpe, UK
Jimmy & Marian Maloney Stonepark
Our sympathy to the Spelman family on the passing of Fr.Michael he was great for cycling around the villages and chatting to the neighbours.May he rest in peace.
Maureen and Tom Kenny and family
Deepest sympathy to the Spelman family on the passing ? of Fr Michael. May he rest in peace amen.
Mick mcgagh ..brickens meals on wheels
R.I.P. Fr spellman..a decent and considerate man.
Colette O’Reilly
Sincere sympathy to the Spelman family on the death of Fr Michael. May he Rest In Peace
Mary Vizard
My deepest sympathies to Fr Michael's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Teresa & Ann Marie Moran Derryoull
Sincere sympathy to Mary Kathleen Tony Jimmy and all the Spelman family on the death of father Michael May he rest in peace
Cllr John Cribbin, Ballyhaunis.
Sincere sympathy to the Spelman family on the passing of Fr. Michael. May he rest in peace.
Siobhan Spelman
Fr.Micheal you will be truly missed May you rest in peace and be reunited with your beloved mother and father and brothers Tommy,Johnny and Paddy God bless
John and Catherine Hynes Aghamore
Our sincere condolences to Fr Michael's siblings Mary, Kathleen, Tony and Jimmy, his immediate and extended family, friends, neighbours and fellow priest's. May he Rest in eternal Peace ?
Michael & Christina Harrison, Shammer
Our deepest sympathies to Fr Michael's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
john and lucy waldron, Aghamore.
Sincere sympathy to Mary, Kathleen, Tony, Jimmy, and their extended families on Fr Michael’s death. May he Rest In Peace.
Noel & Claire Hyland. Woodfield.
Deepest sympathy to Mary, Kathleen, Tony & Jimmy nephews, nieces & friends on the death of Fr. Michael.May he rest n eternal peace. Thinking of ye all at this difficult time.??️
Anthony and Mary Freeman
Deepest sympathy to the Spelman family, relatives and friends on the death of Fr Michael. May he RIP
Kieron, Rebecca & Neve spelman
Rest in peace Uncle Michael, a brave strong man who taught us a lot, your memory will live on x
Kevin and Maureen Duffy Kilkelly
Deepest sympathy to Fr Michael’s sisters Mary and Kathleen brothers Tony and Jimmy nephews nieces neighbours and friends May his gentle soul rest in peace
Tony and Maria Wall & Family
Deepest sympathy to All Fr. Michael’s Family. May he Rest in Peace.
Mary Lane-Walsh and Eugine Walsh
So sorry to hear of the death of Father Michael.He was always a good and kind person and apart from his Pastoral duties was a frequent visitor to see our father Martin Walsh when he was ill in Brighton in 1965/66.May he Rest in Peace.
Tommy+Patricia Govin Kiltimagh
Sincere sympathy to all relatives and friends of Fr Michael. May his soul rest in peace.
Christina Murphy Lisnagross
Sincere Sympathy to Mary, Kathleen, Tony, Jimmy Nieces, Nephews, and extended family and friends ,of Fr Michael, May Fr Michael rest in peace
Katie spelman
Rest in peace father mick. Love you x
.Jim and Carmel Foley. Sligo.
Sincere sympathy to Mary,Kathleen, Tony and Jimmy,and all the relatives and friends of Fr.Michael on his passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
J.T.Ann Costello
Sincere Sympathy to Mary, Kathleen Tony and Jimmy ,and all the family and friends, of Fr Michael, may Fr Michael rest in peace.
Mary and Jim Kelleher
Our sincere sympathy to all the Spelman family on the passing of Fr.Michael, may he Rest In Peace. I had a lovely visit with Fr.Michael when we were home last August. We will remember you all in our prayers. Mary and Jim Kelleher, Toronto, Ontario
Maureen Walsh
Sincere sympathy to family, friends and neighbours on Fr.Michael's death. May he rest in peace.
Bert Mooney, Derrycashel and Manchester
Deepest Sympathy to the Family and Clergy Colleagues of Fr Michael. He was a great friend during my time living in the Kilkelly area. Rest in Peace my Friend.
Jack spindel
I am so sorry to to hear that fr Mick spellman has passed away
he was a kind gentleman and priest
always have the crack and a laughf when ever I met up with him
rip my sympathy to his family
Michael and Ann Mc Donnell Curryane Swinford Co Mayo
Deepest sympathy to the family of Fr Michael to his brothers and sisters nieces and nephew brother priests and all his family circle and friends may his gentle soul R I P
Joe and bridie folliard aghamorere
Our condolences to all the spelman family RIP fr Michael
Enda and Mary Morley, Knock
Deepest sympathy to the Spelman family on the death of Fr Michael.
May he rest in peace.
Micheal and Noreen Costello
Sincere Sympathy to all FR Michael relation and friends . Great memories of a gentleman and priest . RIP FR Michael .
Della Finn Lower Aghamore
Deepest Sympathy To All Fr Michael.family Sad To Hear Of His Death may His Gentle Soul.rest In Peace
Anne Glavey and family. Kilkelly.
Sincere sympathy to all relatives, friends and neighbours on the passing of Fr. Micheal. May he rest in peace.
Michael Rita & FlatleyFamily
We offer our deepest sympathy to all the family on Fr Michael’s death May he rest of in peace
John and Mary Caulfield Kilkelly
Deepest sympathy to Mary,Kathleen,T ony and Jimmy and all the relatives and friends of Fr Michael on his death. May he rest in peace.
Kay Murtagh and Tom (deceased) Messingham Scunthorpe
Sincere condolences to all the family
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