Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

Ernest (Ernie) Freeborn

Ronan Flanagan -
Ernest (Ernie) Freeborn
Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the wonderful staff.
Beloved husband of Muriel. Much loved father of Alasdair (Shelly), Gavin (Gèssica) Dawn (Paul) and Stuart. Adored Grandfather of Éanna, Finn & Hope. Predeceased his parents Florrie and Thomas and his brothers Billy, Bertie and baby John. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal, F94ED21 on Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm.
Removal on Wednesday afternoon to St. John's Church, Rossnowlagh for 1.30pm funeral service with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
House strictly private at all times please.
Immediate Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Mustard Seed Community Tearoom or St. John’s Church care of John McGee & Sons Funeral Director's or any family member.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483
Ronan Flanagan -

Condolences

Sarah O'Malley Daly

Deepest sympathy to Muriel and family.. May Ernest rest in peace.

Georgina Boyd, Alex and Joshua

My deepest sympathies to Muriel and family circle on Ernies sad passing he will be missed in Rossnowlagh church where he was a regular presence. Safe in the Arms of Jesus

Noelle Keegan, Joe Friel

Sincere condolences to Ernie's family. Rest in Peace.

Susan and Liam Finnegan

Very sorry to hear about Ernie's passing. Was a gentleman. Condolences to all the family. Rip

Stephan McGirr

RIP Ernest condolences to family

Elizabeth McGrane

Heartfelt condolences to Muriel. Stuart. Dawn. Alistair. And Gavin. And extended families on the death of Ernie. He was such a lovely man. As a child i have many fond memories of Ernie on the Grocery van traveling shop. And again of working with Ernie in his later years. Loved working with him. May he Rest in Peace prayers for you all at this difficult time.

Sean Rita Rooney

Deepest sympathy to Muriel and family and all the Freeborn family on the passing of Ernie. May he rest in pesce

Anna Bailey

Thinking of you all at the difficult time. May Ernie rest in peace xxx

Kathleen MCHUGH

Condolences to Muriel and all the family on the death of Ernie,a true gentleman May Ernie Rest in Peace

Anne kelly

Very sorry to hear this,condolences to all Ernie's family and friends, rest in peace Ernie.

Mandy Doherty

Sincere condolences to all of Ernies family

Graham laird

So sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing -always cheerful -always helpful - our sincere sympathy to Muriel and all the family .

Denis O Gorman

Rip Ernest

Loretta Pettifer

So very sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. Sending lots of love to Muriel and family at this difficult time. Loretta (Geraghty) and Charlie x

Tony and Evelyn MCGowan Rosfriar Kinlough

Sincere sympathy to Muriel and family on the passing of Ernie. May he rest in peace

PJ Buggy

Rest in peace Ernie. One of nature's gentlemen.

Doloresgillespie

An absolute gentleman bless him from Paul Dolores Ciara òràn and cadhlà

Brigid and Bernie Mcphelim

Sincere sympathy to all of Ernie’s family, may he rest in eternal peace.

Dorothy Jervis

So sorry to learn of Ernie's passing. Deepest sympathy to Marie land their family. Dorothy Jervis.

Norman& Eileen Mc Crea &family. Ballydermott,

With Deepest Sympathy to Muriel and family and extended Freeborn families on the sad passing of Ernest . Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Andrew Loughlin Sminver &Boston

Deepest sympathy to the Freeborn family on your sad loss,rip Ernie.A lovely man,memories of him at my grannies house (Mcgloin,upper abbey) with his mobile shop,alway smiling.

Margaret Timoney

Sincere condolences to Muriel and the Freeborn family. May Ernest rest in peace.

John & Philomena Kilkenny (Gillespie)Sooey.

Deepest sympathy to Muriel & family on the sad passing of Ernie & to all extended families,may he rest in peace.

Paddy loughlin

A man you wouldn’t meet every day.RIP .

Moore Family,Tawnynoran,Belleek.

Deepest sympathy to Muriel and all the family on the death of Ernie.

Violet Mahon

Deepest sympathy to Muriel and family on the passing of Ernie.

Jimmy and Joan Johnston

Deepest sympathy to Muriel and family on the death of Ernie may he rest in peace

Mary Roper, Rossnowlagh rd

Deepest sympathy to Murial and family on Ernie's passing .May he now rest in peace

Joan George goulden coolaney

With deepest sympathy to Muriel Alastair gavin Dawn Stuart and extend familys on the sad passing of Ernie our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time may he rest in peace