William Lavelle (better known as Willie),
Ardoone, Belmullet, Co. Mayo - peacefully at the Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar on 26th August 2021.
Predeceased by his parents Patsy and Bridget, sister Bridie Kirwan, brothers Tom, John and Jim. Beloved husband of Goretti and adored father of Liam, Kieran and Debbie.
He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers Paddy and Bernie, sister Mary Murray, daughters-in-law Emer and Mary, son-in-law Fergal, his ten devoted grandchildren – Liam, Deirbhle, Ailbhe, Féilim, Mallaidh, Ciarán, Roisín, Maggie, Billy and Hannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law , nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.
Removal from his residence will take place on Saturday evening at 6 o’clock with funeral arriving at the Church of the Holy Family, Carne, Belmullet at 6.30.
A Private Funeral Mass for family only, will take place on Sunday at 2 o’clock, followed by burial in Tarmoncarra Cemetery.
Live streaming of the Funeral Mass will be available for viewing at 2 o’clock on Sunday on McDonnell Funeral Directors Facebook page, with all other funeral services available for viewing at 8 o’clock on Sunday evening.
House Private Please
In keeping with current Government advice and H.S.E. guidelines regarding public gatherings, Willie’s Funeral Mass and funeral services will be private for family only. For those who would like to pay their respects as the funeral cortege passes through the villages en-route to the church on Saturday evening and to the cemetery on Sunday afternoon, please stand in a socially distanced manner on the roadsides, outside the church and cemetery, ensuring public health and safety is being upheld to the highest standard. The Lavelle family appreciate your understanding at this difficult time.
Memorial Mass for Willie will be held at a later date.
For those who cannot attend the funeral due to the restrictions, please leave a personal message for the family on the condolence form on this webpage.