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Dr. Gay Corr

Westbrook, Knocknacarra, Co. Galway and formerly of Feamore, Irishtown, Co. Mayo and GMIT where he served for over 30 years - passed away peacefully on 1st July 2024 at the Bons Secours Hospital Galway.

Deeply mourned by his loving wife Jo, much loved children Brendan, Damien, Ronán, Sinéad, Helen, and his sisters Anne, Mary and Helen.

Fondly and lovingly remembered also by his sons-in-law Garret and Keith, daughters-in-law Maureen, Mairéad and Stephanie and by his grandchildren.

A very proud grandfather to Shane, Joe, Éimear, Olivia, Celine, Josie, Patrick, Griffin, Éabha, Imogen, Jarlath, Senan, Róisín, Alannah and baby Grace (R.I.P.) all of whom he cherished.

Sadly, missed by the extended Corr and McNamara family, neighbours, good friends and former colleagues.

“The fever of life is over,

And your work is done”

Now, may you rest in peace.

Reposing at ‘St. Anthony’s Room’ within the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra on Thursday evening 4th July from 5 o’clock with removal at 7 o’clock into the Church.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Gay on Friday morning 5th July at 11 o’clock.

Following Mass, he will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery.

Live streaming link for Mass: https://www.churchtv.ie/knocknacarra/

Book of Condolence: If you would like to leave a condolence message for the Corr family, please find Mid West Radio book of condolence below.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness at this time.

 

Richard Carney Claremorris
My sincere sympathy to all the Corr family on the passing of your beloved Gay.My condolences also to the extended family and friends especially Mary who was a wonderful friend to me in my early days of teaching.May Gay's gentle soul rest in peace.
Jimmy and Eleanor Roche, Irishtown
Our sincerest condolences to Helen, Mary and Anne and all the Corr family on the sad passing of Gay. May he Rest in Peace.
The Smyth family late of Mount Street Claremorris
Sincere sympathy to the Corr family on the death of Gay.R.I.P.
Michael &Josephine Gaughan
Sincere sympathy to all the Corr family on the passing of Gay may his soul rest in peace
Dympna Clarke
Deepest sympathy to the Corr family on the death of Gay . May his soul rest in peace.
Pat Mulligan
Rest In Peace Gay.
Sympathy to Corr family.
Gay was boss at RTC Galway when I was there many years ago
Joe and eileen Trench feamore.
Sincere condolences to the corr family ,may he rest in peace.
Jack Della Moore Brickens
Sincere sympathy to all the Corr family on the death of Gay
Tom Maria Mc Manus & family
Condolences to all the Corr family on the passing of Gay.May he Rest in Peace and God comfort you all?
Denis and Roisin O’Boyle, Claremorris
Our sincere sympathy to the Corr family on the death of Gay. May he rest in peace.
The Ruane Family ,Barnacarroll,Claremorris
Our deepest sympathies to Ann,Mary , Helen and Gays wife Jo and family on his sad passing. May he rest in peace.
Maureen Neary
Sincere condolences to Mary, Helen Anne . To Jo and his children and extended family. Fond memories of our years in Logboy School, so bright, intelligent and kind.
May he rest with the angels in eternal happiness.
seamus and Anne Kelly
Sincere condolences to Helen and the extended Corr family on the passing of Gay, may his soul rest in peace.
Kathleen Gibbons, Rockfort, Irishtown
Sincere condolences to the Corr family on your sad loss. May he RIP
Joe & Ann Hosty
Our deepest sympathy to all Gay’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace
Michael Ring TD
Deepest sympathy to the Corr family on the death of Gay.
May he rest in peace.
Colm& Pauline Murphy kildarra
Condolences to Mary, Helen & Anne & all the extended Corr family on the death of Gay may he rest in peace.
Maire Sweeney, Achill
Sincere condolences to all of the Corr families on your sad loss. May Gay’s soul rest in peace
Alta Regan Paul & Mary Sykes
Our Deepest Sympathy to Helen, and all the Corr and extended Family on the passing of Gay, may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Maisie and Val Jennings Derrymore
Our deepest sympathy to Jo and family, also to Srs Anne, Mary , Helen and family and all the extended Corr families on the sad passing of Gay. Such a renowned and gifted gentleman. May he rest in the Peace of Heaven..
Mary McMorrow & Family.
Sincere sympathy to Jo and family and to the extended Corr Family on the sad passing of Gay. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ger & Geraldine Conroy Ballindine
Our deepest sympathies to Sr
Mary,Ann, Helen and the extended Corr family on the sad passing of Gay. He made a tremendous contribution to education in the general western region. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Breege, Raymond & Michelle Flaherty. Culnacleha.
Our sincere condolences to the Corr & McNamara Family on the passing of Gay. May he Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Michael Brett
My deepest sympathy to Sr. Mary and family on the death of your brother Gay. May he rest in peace.
John and Mary Teresa Brady Ballyveal
Deepest sympathy to all the Corr and McNamara family on the passing of Gay. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. May He RIP.
McWalter Family Feamore
Our deepest sympathy to the Corr Family on your sad loss, may Gay rest in peace.
Prendergast family Culnacleha
Sincere condolences to the Corr family on the passing of Gay. May he rest in peace.
Mary &. Michéal Cleary &. family
Our condolences to Helen and all the Corr family on the sad passing of Gay,may his soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Sally and Pat Higgins
Sincere condolences to all Gay's family and friends.
Peg and Mary Lyons Farnane
Sincere sympathy to Mary ,Helen ,Anne and the Corr family .May Gay rest in peace.
Sr. Geraldine Costello
Deepest sympathy to Jo Mary Anne and Helen on the death of Gay. May he rest in peace. Sr. Geraldine Costello.
Pat & Noreen McHugh, Ballindine.
Sincere sympathy to Helen, Sr Mary and all the family on the passing of one of the giants of Irish Education, he was a visionary and a trail blazer, may he rest in eternal peace.
Jim & Alacoque McManus.
Sincere sympathies to Gay's wife Jo to his family, and his sisters Anne, Mary and Helen on the passing of Gay. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary Boyle Tulrahan
Deepest sympathy to Helen, Sr Anne and Sr Mary and all the Corr family . May he rest in peace.
Lyons family Ballinastoka,Brian
Deepest sympathy to the Corr family on the death of Gabriel.May he rest in peace.
Mary Mgt Lyons Mullarkey
My sincere sympathy to Helen,Ann,Mary and all the Corr family on the death of Gabriel.May he rest in peace.
James McGivern
Sincere sympathy to family and friends. Saddened to hear of Gay's death. A proud Mayo man. Rest In Peace Gay.
Seamus & Teresa Sweeney, Ballyheane.
Sincere condolences to Sr Mary and all the Corr family and extended family on the death of Gay. May he Rest In Peace.
Dr Katie Sweeney
Sincere condolences to Helen, Sr Mary and all Gays family and extended relatives on his passing. He was a true gentleman, a brilliant educationalist and leader. He has left a tremendous educational legacy in Galway, Mayo and Nationally. It was a privilege to have worked with him. May he rest in peace.
Kathleen feerick tulrahan
Deepest sympathy to helen mary and anne may he rest peacefully
Brona Mooney
Sincere condolences Helen, Sr. Mary, Sr. Ann and all Gay’s family.
Jarlath and Anne Walsh, Knock.
Sincere sympathy to Jo and family and his sisters Anne, Mary and Helen and to the extended Corr family on the passing of Gay. May he Rest in Peace.
Mary T & Tom Reaney
Sincere condolences Helen, Sr. Mary, Sr. Ann and all Gay’s family.
John Cribbin, Ballyhaunis.
I wish to offer my condolences to the Corr family on the passing of Gay. May he rest in peace.
Jarlath and Ita Fahey
Deepest sympathies to family and friends. School friend many years ago .May he rest in peace
Paul and Anne Hennelly….Claremorris
Sr. Mary and ALL the extended family
Our deepest condolences
Gay….Rest in Heavenly Peace
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