Wednesday, 12th March, 2025

Fr. Seán Gildea OFM

John Lynch -
Fr. Seán Gildea OFM

Fr. Seán served as a Missionary Priest in Zimbabwe for 43 years) He died peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo on June 11th 2021 (in his 98th year) .  Deeply mourned by Guardian Fr. Eugene, and his brother priests at Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh, sisters Nancy and Stella, brothers Willie, Paddy, Frank and Jimmy, sisters-in-law Noreen and Liala, nephews, nieces, parishioners, neighbours and his wide circle of friends.

Ngaazorore ari mu rugare (Shona)

Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon on Monday evening from 7 o’clock until 9 o’clock (strictly confined to his immediate family and close friends) Removal from Shivnan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o’clock, via Kilmactranny, Ballinarry and Castlebaldwin, arriving at Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh to repose from 7 o’clock until 9 o’clock. Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment afterward in adjoining Cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live on Geevagh.ie facebook page.

In compliance with Government & HSE guidelines regarding funerals, Funeral Mass and burial be private to his immediate family, limited to 50 persons in church, while also requesting strict adherence to Social Distancing in vicinity of Church and cemetery

John Lynch -

Condolences

Elizabeth McGrane

Heartfelt sympathies to priest brothers. Family and friends of Fr Sean. He was a wonderful priest. We will never forget how good he was to Auntie Marie Finnegan during her illness. Fr Sean is always in our hearts and prayers. Rest in peace

Philomena Rooney

Sincere Symapthy to Fr. Eugene and community on the death of Fr. Sean Gildea OFM. Fr.Sean was our OFS Spiritual Assistant in Rossnowlagh for many years and gave us great encouragement and advice. He was always full of fun and enthusiasm. I have a beuatiful picture of the Transfiguration which he gave me and I will always treasure it. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Philomena Rooney OFS.

Ciaran Fox

Very sorry to hear of the death of Fr Sean. He was a lovely Priest. May Fr Sean soul rest in peace. May his family and community be comforted at this sad time.

Felix Sengudzwa

Rest in peace father Sean, it was a blessing to have you in Zimbabwe. You transformed our live especially people of Marondera (Mufudzi wakanaka parist) and Wedza (Mt St Mary's Mission).