Jim Melly

68 St. Edward's Tce, Sligo.

17 Jul, 2025

Peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family in the great care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his infant son Alan Raymond.

Beloved husband of Marie and dear father of Gemma Feeney.

He will be sadly missed by his devoted wife, daughter, his adored grandchildren Abbie, Alfie, Rayna and Lukah, son-in-law Raymond Feeney, brothers Raymond, Michael and Dessie, sisters Annie Devaney, Joan Callaghan and Noelle O’Dowd, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Sunday 20th July from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Joseph’s Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo on Monday 21st July at 11:30am for Funeral Mass. Funeral will proceed to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

You can stream Jim’s Funeral Mass live by clicking ‘Livestream’ below.

House private please.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired 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 below.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence below for the family – please see form at bottom of page. Alternatively, you can send a private message to the family on info@sligofuneralhome.ie

23 Comments

  1. To Marie Gemma Raymond Abbie Alfie Rayna and Luca our sincere condolences 💐 on the passing of you beloved Husband Father and Grandad Jim thinking of you all at this very difficult time sending so much love ❤️ 🙏

  2. R.I.P. Jimmy from an old workmate in Longford many the day we had a laugh.Condoloences to the family .

  3. Our sincere condolences to you Marie, Gemma ,Raymond , Abbie, Alfie, Rayna and Lukah and to your extended families on the passing of your beloved Jim. We are thinking of you all at the time.

    May Jim rest in eternal peace.

  4. Condolences to Marie , Gemma ,Abbie and all the Melly family on the sad passing of Jim.
    May he rest in peace 🙏

  5. Condolences to Marie Gemma Abbie & all the Melly family on the sad passing of Jim.
    May he rest in peace 🙏

  6. To Marie, Gemma, Raymond, Abbie, Alfie, Rayna and Luca our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Husband Father and Grandad Jim thinking of you all at this very difficult time. May Jim rest in peace.

  7. To Marie, Gemma & all the extended family, we are so very sorry to hear the sad news of Jim’s passing. We have very fond memories of him back when our Sarah was in your loving care. Please accept our deepest condolences.
    Helen & Gerard Walshe & family.

  8. To Marie, Gemma & Raymond and all the Melly family. Sending our deepest condolences on the passing of Jim. RIP. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Xx

  9. Marie,we are very sorry to read of your grievous loss,your loving husband, Jim. May his gentle soul R.I.P.

  10. Our Sincere Sympathy To Jim’s Wife Marie,His Daughter Gemma, Son in Law Raymond & His Grandchildren Condolences to Jim’s Brothers, Sisters and the Extended Brennan,& Melly Familys
    May Jim’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace 🌿🌹🌿🌹🌿🌹

  11. To Gemma ,Raymond , Abbie, Alfie, Rayna and Lukah and the extended Melly family. Deepest condolences on your loss. May he rest in peace

  12. Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of “Grandad Jim”.

    Heartfelt condolences to Marie, Gemma, Raymond, Abbie, Alfie, Rayna & Lukah at this sad time.

    Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

  13. Wayne and Claire Kelly
    To Maire, Gemma , and all the family. Our deepest condolences for your sad loss may he rest in peace. Thinking of all of you.

  14. Deepest sympathy to Marie and family

  15. Our sincere condolences to Marie, Gemma, Ray, Dessie and the extended Melly family on the passing of Jim. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  16. Sincere sympathy to Marie and family

  17. Condolences to Marie, Gemma & all the family. So sorry for your loss. Jim was a gentleman & lovely neighbour. Always remember him cycling home & he was always with a smile. A quiet man. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he Rest in Peace

  18. Deepest sympathy to Marie, Gemma & extended family on the sad passing of Jim. Fond memories of good times with Jim May he Rest in Peace

  19. Sincere sympathy to Dessie and the extended Melly family on the sad passing of Jim. May he rest in peace.

  20. Deepest sympathy to Marie,Gemma,Abbie and extended family on the passing of Jim.Everything comes to an end but the memories remain.May his soul rest in peace.Lina Cole.

  21. Condolences to Marie Gemma Abbie and all of the Melly Family. So sorry for your loss Jim was a gentleman. RIP

  22. My sincere sympathy to Marie, Annie and the Melly family on the death of Jim. May he Rest in Peace. Joan Dooley

  23. To Marie, Gemma, the grandchildren and the extended Melly and Brennan families. We were very sorry to hear of Jim’s death. May his gentle soul rest in peace

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