Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

Michael Burns

David O connor -
Michael Burns

2nd October 2024.

 

Former staff of Guinness. Michael (Todd) passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving and devoted family in the tender care of the nurses and staff at Nazareth House Nursing Home, Sligo.

 

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Molly and his brother Anthony. Loving husband of Frances and much loved father of Noelle Flannery and Yvonne. He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, adored grandchildren Seán, Rachael, Liam and James, son-in-law David and Yvonne’s partner Owen, brother Noel, sister Marie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, many friends and his loyal companion Marley.

 

Rest in Peace.

 

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo (F91YR61) on Friday evening from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Funeral will arrive to The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Saturday morning at 11:30am for requiem mass followed by burial at Sligo Cemetery after.

 

You can stream Michael’s funeral mass live by following this link - https://sligocathedral.ie/live-feed-from-cathedral/

 

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Nazareth House Nursing Home Patient Comfort Fund, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home.

 

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below. https://www.sligofuneralhome.ie/michael-burns/

David O connor -

Condolences

Brian McTernan

Rest in peace Michael, always the gentleman. Sincere sympathies to the Burns family.

William (Liam) Rooney

Rest In Peace, Michael, Condolences to Family and friends . My memories float back to the Club on Water Lane, many Summers passed.

Marie and Domhnall Heraughty

So sorry to hear of Michaels passing may his gentle soul rest in peace.Heart felt condolence to Francis & family

Margaret Foley

Deepest condolences Frances, Noelle, Yvonne and family on the death of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Margaret Foley

Cormac Kilfeather

Condolences to his family and also his brother Noel He was a gentleman and may he rest in peace

Denis Scanlon, Bunninadden

Sympathies to the family & extended family on the passing of Michael a true gentleman. I was unfortunately ill in the early 2000's & couldn't get anyone to clean my beer lines. Michael duly obliged & I was forever grateful to him for his services. I hope his Gentle Soul will Rest In Peace.

Ronnie Marshall

My sincere condolences to Frances ,Noelle and Yvonne on the sad passing of Michael .You are all in my thoughts and Prayers at this very difficult time. I have fond memories of him while playing football on Sunday mornings in Rosses Point. May his gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Michael Kennedy

Sincere sympathy to Frances and all of the family on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Michael Kennedy.