Peacefully, in his 95th year, surrounded by his loving family in the great care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Ethel, brothers Joe and Kevin (Dublin) and sisters Maureen (UK) and Pauline (Boyle).
Loving father of Jacinta and Martin (USA) and adored grandfather of Brendan (Geraldine), Cormac (Charlene), Vanessa (Liam), Shannon, Aidan, Eirin and Darian.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter, son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren Keeva, Sophia and Bláthnaid, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives, neighbours, friends and his treasured family pets Bailey, Lucy, Champ, Bronko and Shadow.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Friday 17th April from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Saturday 18th April at 12:00pm for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.
You can stream Martin’s funeral mass live by clicking ‘Livestream’ below.
House private please.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Mercy College Autism Unit, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.
You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below.
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad and grandad family and friends. Jacinta your dad was a real gentleman as your mom was a beautiful lady. May there gentle soul’s R.I.P 🙏🙏🙏
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad and grandad family and friends. Jacinta your dad was a real gentleman as your mom was a beautiful lady. May there gentle soul’s R.I.P 🙏🙏🙏
Jacinta, Vanessa and family. My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your dad and grandad. May he rest in peace
Rest in Peace Mr and mrs Mcniffe..a gentleman and lady…neighbours of ours in mcneill drive
So sorry for your loss Jacinta and Martin
Mary Lawrence