Francis Dunleavy

Catherine Gaffney - February 10, 2025, 12:43

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February 9th 2025, unexpectedly at University Hospital Galway, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his daughter Margo, grandson Ross, parents Martin and Maggie and brothers Vincent, Patrick and Christy. Dearly loved husband of Noreen and adored father of Damien, Dervilla and Kevina.

He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, son, daughters, brothers Philip and Martin, sons-in-law Martin, Michael and Peter, daughter-in-law Loretta, cherished grandchildren Danielle, Shanice, Ryan, Stephanie, Kanah, Alanna, Lauren and Luke, great-grandchildren Mark, Callum, Finn, Darragh, Freya, Ross, Farrah, Carly, Emily, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces both here and abroad, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Rest in peace.

Reposing at his home on Thursday, February 13th from 5.00pm to 8.00pm.

Home private at all other times please. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 12.00noon on Friday, February 14th in Saint Joseph's Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo.

Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at https://www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/. Burial follows in Sligo Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation at www.feehilys.ie/pay

Those who wish to leave a condolence message may do so on Ocean FM, in private at www.feehilys.ie or by traditional manner.

All enquiries to Seán Feehily's Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 071/9159999/0872411114.

Catherine Gaffney - February 10, 2025, 12:43

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Condolences

Marc Mc Sharry

So sad to hear of Francis's passing. Sligo's finest in every way. Our sincere condolences to Noreen, Damien, Dervilla and Kevina and all the extended Dunleavy clan. May Francis's gentle soul rest in peace.

Grahamogrady

Such a great most friendly neighbour loved by all and I'll miss you. To all Francys great family and dear friends on behalf of all the O'Grady family Cartron Est. we are so upset and sorry for your loss. RIP Francis

Geraldine and Robert McDaid

Condolences and Sincere Sympathy to all Francis' Friends and Family on their Great Loss. May he rest in Peace.

Siobhan Foy

So sad to hear of Francie's passing, condolences to all his family,I pray for strength to bring you all through this very sad time

Gerry Farry

Sincere condolences are extended to Noreen and family on the sad passing of Francis. An absolute gentleman always. May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace. Gerry and Rina Farry, Sligo.

Breege and Jude Mc Sharry Enniscrone

Mary and Barnes Murphy Sligo

Sincere sympathy to Noreen, Damien and Dunleavy family on the sad passing of Francis. Got to know Francis many years ago and he was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Frank Lynott

On behalf of the Lynott family, our condolences to the Dunleavy family, on the passing of Francis, an very kind person to everyone, May He R.I.P

Ashling Mitchell, Letterkenny & formerly Avondale

I am so sorry to learn of Francie's passing and offer my sincerest sympathies to all the Dunleavy family. My heart goes out to you all especially so soon after losing your beloved Margo. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Ashling

Padraic Feehily

So sad to hear of the passing of my old school mate, Francis. Deepest sympathy to his extended family RIP.

Margaret Cawley Mc Crann

Condolence to Noreen and Family on your sad loss of Francis a true Gentleman Rip

Val and Marie Gibbons.

Our deepest Condolences to Noreen and all the family and friends may his gentle soul R.I.P.

Josephne and Brendan Cox

Our very sincere condolences to all the Dunleavy family and the extended families on the passing of Francis. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Amen. We knew him when we worked in statoil petrol station.

Vivian Dunleavy

So sorry to hear that Francis has passed. Our thoughts & prayers to Noreen & all the family. Francis you will be missed. Thank you for keeping in touch with us all these years since Patrick passed. Rest in peace.

Dermot Ward

Feel great loss. Mighty footballer in his day.Generous ,humled and bighearted. May yourest in peace Francis. . 8

joe and Phyllis Farren

So Sad the loss of a wonderful gentleman Francis Condolences to Noreen and all the family Joe and Phyllis Farren

Ronnie Marshall

y sincere condolences to all of the Family on the sad passing of Francis . May his gentle Soul Rest In Peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Tommy and Ann(mcGarry) Timoney

Our deepest sympathy to you Noreen Damien Dervilla and Kevina on hearing of the passing of Francie,a perfect Gentleman .May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Teresa Thompson

sincere condolences to the family and close friends may he rest in peace

John Clarke

My deepest sympathy to Dunleavy family and families may he rest in peace

Tim O Sullivan Grange

Sincere condolences to all the family, May Francis rest in peace

Catherine & Michael Burke

So sorry to hear about Francis. May his gentle soul rest in peace . In our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Henry nee Feehily

Deepest Sympathy Noreen and family and extended members of Dunleavy family on the sad passing of Frances

Padraic Rooney.

Rest In Heavenly Peace Francis. Your now doing what you always done. Looking after your beautiful daughter Margo and grandson Ross.Hes always close by. Looking after you all as well. He was /is a special person. ❤️

Gerry Cryan, Dublin

I have fond memories of playing football with Francis in the 1960's. A good man on a football team, but more importantly off the field he always had a friendly face and a kindly smile for everyone. Condolences to his family and may he RIP.

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