Thursday, 6th March, 2025

Roddy Gillen

Ronan Flanagan -
Roddy Gillen

Surrounded by his loving family, and in the tender care of the staff of North West Hospice.

 

Predeceased by his sisters Doreen and Berna and his brother Gavan.

 

Beloved husband of Hazel and dearly loved father of Sharon, Kel and Leigh and father-in-law of Eoin and Maeve.

 

Proud grandfather of Ross, Shane, Finn, Hazel, and Isobelle and doting great grandfather to Jackson.

 

Roddy will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, son, sister Olivia, brother Michael and his brothers and sisters-in-law.

 

Remembered with love by his nephews, nieces, caring neighbours and wide circle of great friends.

Rest in peace.

“When I’m not thinkin’ of-a just how much I loved you
Well, I’m-a thinkin’ ’bout the things we used to do”

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo F91 YR61 on Monday 29th January from 5:00pm to 6.30pm.

 

Funeral will arrive to St. Columba’s Church, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo on Tuesday 30th January at 12:00pm for requiem mass followed by burial in St. Columba’s Cemetery, Rosses Point.

Family Home Private Please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice, Sligo, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

 

Messages of sympathy may be expressed through the condolence section below,

Ronan Flanagan -

Condolences

Marc Mac Sharry TD & Family

What a legend. So sad to learn of Roddy’s passing. Sincere sympathy to Hazel, Sharon, Kel, Leigh, Olivia, Mickey and the extended Gilles family and Roddy’s millions of friends. May Roddy’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin Reilly

My sincere sympathies to Hazel and all the Gillen family on the sad p

Jeff & Carmel

Sincere sympathy on the death of Roddy, our thoughts are with you Hazel and all his extended family. May he rest in peace.

Frank Barber

Great Memories, laughs, & fun. Please accept my sincere sympathy at this sad time.

Michael Dunbar

Saddened beyond words to hear the news of Roddy's passing. Our years together in The Baymount with Donal McLynn and Dominic Smith, in the late 60's, are some of my fondest memories. Roddy was bigger than life...a gifted musician with great vocal skills and a smile that lit up the room. Very sad day for Sligo and for all of us who had the good fortune of knowing him. The music world has lost one of it's most gifted sons. My deepest condolences to Hazel and all of his family. Michael Dunbar, New York.

Albert ettie higgins carrowroe

Deepest sympathy in our thoughts and prayers

William (Liam) Rooney

Rest In Peace, Roddy, Sincere condolences to Hazel and Family. Another great loss to Sligo.

Padraig Flanagan

My deepest sympathy to Hazel and her family. Roddy was a friend for over 50 years, a great and sport wheather it was playing cards or golf. I will miss his quiet chat at the front door when we became neighbours. May he rest in peace. Padraig Flanagan

marie Lavin mcternan

Our deepest sympathy to Hazel and all the family on the sad passing of Roddy, Noel and Marie McTernan

Donna Burke

So sorry to hear of Roddy's passing, he was a gentleman. Fond memories of the craic we had in YCH, back in the day. My sincere condolences to all his family. May Roddy's gentle soul RIP. Donna Burke, Co. Donegal.

Kevin OGorman

Hazel & Family sincerest condolences to You and Family on the sad passing of a Husband Father Grandfather & Greatgrandfather Kevìn OGorman & Family Roddy was a wonderful Character Kevìn OGorman & Family

Breege Brennan Ohanlon

Lord have mercy on his Gentle Soul..Sleep now Roddy with thee angles a wonderful gentlemen MY SINCERE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HAZEL AND ALL FAMILY MEMBERS .Breege Ohanlon Brennan

Bernard Mcgee

. My heart is broken will be missed my fav saying from cork when he asked where Carl was I said outside he opened the hotel door and shouted Carl come in your pint is getting flat I will miss him

Eunan mccormack

RIP Roddy sorry to hear of Roddys death condolences to his wife Hazel and their family and close friends RIP RODDY

austin and Brenda O Callaghan Drumcliffe

sincerest sympathy to you Hazel and the Gillen family on Roddy's passing

Bernadette

Sincere sympathy to you Hazel and all the family on the sad death of Roddy. Derek and Bernadette Pugh

Fleming Family

Alas poor Roderick! I knew him. A fellow of infinite jest and of excellent fancy. RIP and condolences to Roddy's family from Paddy Fleming.

Gerry Gallagher

My sincere sympathies to Hazel and Roddy's family and friends in Sligo and across the country. He was one of Sligo's best ambassadors of music after a career which started on the showband scene in the late 1950s through decades entertaining jazz fans in Sligo and across the country with the famous Jazz Ladds. A friend and a musician who will sorely be missed. RIP Roddy.