Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

Fr. Damian Smullen

David O connor -
Fr. Damian Smullen

19th Jul, 2024, unexpectedly at Sligo University Hospital.

 

Fr. Damian, predeceased by his parents George and Mae.

 

He will be sadly missed by his dear sisters Hazel Whelan and Ursula Smullen, brother-in-law Nivard Whelan, niece Aoife, relatives, neighbours and friends in Ireland and Canada.

 

Rest in Peace.

 

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Tuesday evening from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Wednesday morning at 11:00am for Requiem mass, with funeral proceeding to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden for burial after.

 

You can stream Fr. Damian’s Funeral mass live by following this link - https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

 

House Strictly private please. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to North West Hospice, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

 

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family on The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home website.

https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/fr-damian-smullen/

David O connor -

Condolences

Regina (Behan) Patton

So sorry to read this. Thinking of you both Ursula and Hazel and all the Smullen family. RIP

Marion Ryder

My sincere condolences to Hazel and all the Smullen family on the sad passing of Fr. Damian. May he rest in peace

Sally Boland

My deepest sympathy to Ursula, Hazel and extended family . May Damien’s soul rest in peace.

Mary Mc Gowan

Condolence Ursla on the passing of your brother. Mary Mc Gowan (X St, B.)

Mary Devaney ( Cunningham )

Deepest sympathy to Ursula and Hazel and extended family at this sad and difficult time. May Fr Damian rest in peace.

Molly (Monica Macarthur)

I so sorry Hazel and Ursula of the passing of Damian. I am broken hearted for ye . I have great memories of us all growing up together as neighbours.I will keep him in my heart.

Christina Brennan

So sad to hear of Fr Damian's passing, May he rest in peace, Amen

Aengus.

Really taken back by the sudden news of Father Damian passing away.Great friend going back to our school days,kept in touch and met up for a great chat and laugher on his last visit home.Great person and friend.RIP.

Michael Joseph O'Flanagan

My Condolences to Hazel, Nivard, Aoife, and Ursula and to all of the Smullen Family on the very sad passing of my cousin Damian... May Damian's Precious Soul Rest in Peace. with His Mam and Dad and his late Uncle Matthew Smullen and His Late Auntie Iris

Rosaleen Gallagher McManus

Deepest condolences Hazel and Ursula on the untimely loss of Fr Damian. So sorry for your sad loss.

Cathie Batten

So very sorry to hear about Father Damian's passing. We enjoyed having him when he was at St. Peter's Cathedral in Peterborough, Ontario Canada. My Mother and my aunt, who were from Scotland, always delighted in speaking with Father Damian, as their Mother was of Irish descent. Father Damian was actually supposed to officiate my wedding back in 1990, but he was sent to a different parish. Rest in peace Father.

Rosemary Shaughnessu

Our hearts are with Fr Damien’s family in Ireland . We are friends here in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada of this dear man and fine priest. He was loved by so many here and his compassion and care for so many, will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Damian.

Valerie Cannon (Mulligan)

So sorry for your loss

Eileen & Bernie, Ballyshannon Hospice support group

Sincere condolences to Ursula and all the Smullen family on the passing of Fr.Damian, may he rest in eternal peace with the Angels.

Fred and Chris (Zeyen)Garvey

Our condolences to the family on Fr.Damians sudden passing. He served us well here in Peterborough,On.Canada. We felt we were not only friends but his Canadian family. He will be missed! Love from the Zeyen’s and Garvey’s

Sarah Byrne

Fr. Damian was a treasure to our Peterborough Community (Canada) and will be sorely missed. I had always hoped he would be back our way but I am so glad he was home with his loving family when he went to meet the God he spent his whole life serving. Fr. Damian was a priest to look up to and try to emulate. He was a true Christian in every sense of the word and we'll never forget him. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him and may he rest in peace. Love to his family and friends left to grieve his immense loss.

Felicity (Hynes) Mc Caffrey

My sincere condolences to Ursula and Hazil on the passing of your brother Fr. Damian, may he rest in peace.

Emer Shovlin

Sorry to hear about the passing of FR Damien I had fond memories of him singing in the Nazareth nursing home. May he rest in peace .

Debbie Bradbury

Father Damian was an active and important presence in my family’s life. He will be missed by us.