GILDEA, Fr. Seán OFM – Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal and formerly Ballinarry, Riverstown, Co. Sligo. Fr. Seán served as a Missionary Priest in Zimbabwe for 43 years. He died peacefully on June 11th, 2021 (in his 98th year) surrounded by his loving family and in the tender care of the staff at North West Hospice, Sligo, also the staff at Sligo University Hospital and previously in the devoted care of the staff at Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle. Pre-deceased by his parents, Dominic and Anne and recently deceased brother Michael (Mick).
Deeply mourned by Guardian Fr. Eugene and his brother priests at Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh, sisters Nancy and Stella, brothers Willie, Paddy, Frank and Jimmy, sisters-in-law Noreen and Liala, nephews, nieces, parishioners, neighbours and his wide circle of friends.
“Ngaazorore ari mu rugare (Shona)”
Reposing at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Tuesday evening (strictly confined to his immediate family and close friends). Removal from Shivnan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday morning at 11 am via Kilmactranny, Ballinarry and Castlebaldwin, arriving at Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh, for concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on Geevagh.ie Facebook page.
In compliance with Government and HSE guidelines regarding funerals, you are requested to follow rules regarding church numbers (fifty persons permitted in church) also adhere strictly to Social Distancing en-route to church, in vicinity of church and cemetery. Those wishing to attend, but are now unable to do so, are asked to leave their condolences below.
The family thank you for your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.