Dr. Rex Dark, Pearce Terrace, Westport and late of Moycullen, Co Galway

Details: Published: Wednesday, 07 December 2022 14:28

Dr. Rex Dark,

Pearce Terrace, Westport and late of Moycullen, Co Galway - suddenly at his residence.

Sadly missed by his brother Michael and his extended family and friends.

Reposing in Navin's Funeral Home, Westport (F28 XR 61) on Saturday, December 10th from 1pm with removal at 2pm to Holy Trinity Church, Westport (F28 HK31) for Funeral Service at 2.30pm.

A private cremation will take place at a later date.
The funeral service will be broadcast live on Needham Funeral Directors Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Needhamundertakers

Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Needham Funeral Directors (087) 980 2354.

All enquires to Needham Funeral Directors

Tel: (087) 9802345 www.needhamfunerals.ie

Michelle Browne 11 months 23 days

My deepest sympathies on the passing of Dr. Dark. He taught me mathematics in my first year in college and was a great lecturer. Always extremely well dressed and I remember him on his bike. May he rest in eternal peace.

Elaine Wilson-Gill 11 months 25 days

Although I never knew Rex, I felt I did because I would meet him regularly on the greenway during Parkrun and he would always say hello and give a big smile. I shall miss him now. Sincere condolences to Michael and family. May he rest in peace.

Pat Warde, Shop Street, Westport 11 months 26 days

Deep sympathy to the family on the passing of Dr. Rex Dark. May he rest in peace.

Chris Maureen Keane pearse tce 11 months 26 days

Our deepest sympathy Michael on the sad passing of your brother rex a lovely quite man may he rest in peace

Michael Francis Walsh, Lacken 11 months 27 days

Condolences to Dr. Dark's family and friends. He was a brilliant maths lecturer. May he rest in peace.

Joe Noonan, Aughagower, Westport 11 months 27 days

My deepest sympathies to Michael, Fred & all the extended members of the Rex’s family
May he Rest in Peace

Michael Collins 11 months 27 days

Rex taught me calculus in the 80's, a kind, friendly, wonderful man, he cycled daily on his Triumph from Moycullen to the college, rain, hail or shine, wore great waistcoats and jackets too ☺️.
Rest in peace Doctor Dark.

Mary Johnson 11 months 27 days

Condolences to Rex’s family. A gentleman. As a Maths lecturer, one of the best. RIP.

Michael gavin carrabaun 11 months 27 days

Often met that gentleman on the greenway never knew anything about him but he would always have a smile and speak rip

Geraldine Staunton 11 months 27 days

Deepest sympathy to Dr. Rex's family. We would meet him on Saturday mornings on Greenway & he was always so pleasent & polite. May he rest in peace.

Helena n Tom Fahy n Family Pearse Terese Westport . 11 months 27 days

Condolence to his brother Michael may Rex rest in peace .

Noel Brogan, Westport 11 months 28 days

Deepest sympathy to Rex's family, a brilliant Maths lecturer and always so helpful. May he rest in peace.

McCormacks. Bridge St. 11 months 28 days

So sorry to hear of the death of Rex. He was one of nature’s gentlemen, may he rest
In peace.

Ann geraghty ex supervalu westport 11 months 28 days

Sincere sympathy to Rexs family ,a true gentleman

John Judge. 11 months 28 days

A gentleman always cheerful and friendly. Sincere sympathy to his brother and friends.

The Bookshop Westport 11 months 29 days

Deepest sympathy to Rexs family.Rex was a lovely customer who regularly called to The Bookshop.He was one of lifes true gentlemen.We will miss his visits.May he rest in peace.Seamus and staff.

Barbara Sheppard 11 months 29 days

Deepest sympathy to Rex's family. A true gentleman has passed. May he rest in peace.

Marlene Foy choc shop 11 months 29 days

Condolence to his Brother R.I.P.

Kitty n John Foy n Family Aughagower 11 months 29 days

Sympathy to his Family rip

Tia Crowley 11 months 29 days

Sincere sympathy to Dr Rex brother and family.
We met him every Saturday morning on the greenway on his way into town as we finished parkrun and he always had a lovely smile and hello for us even though I'm sure we were in his way. I always noticed his smile and very stylish shoes. May he rest in peace.

Judy fahey 11 months 29 days

So sorry to hear of this sad news A lovely quiet and gentle man My sympathy to his family and friends

Mary Nyland Tighe 11 months 29 days

Very sorry to hear of death of a wonderful Mathematics lecturer in UCG, in my time there 1975 to 1978! He was always available to help his students and so kind. May he rest in peace.

Pat and Shirley Larkin, Castlebar 11 months 29 days

Deepest sympathy Michael on the loss of your brother. We often chatted during tea and coffee break after the service in Holy Trinity Church, Westport. We always found our conversations very engaging and most enjoyable covering a wide range of topics, current affairs, politics, history, travelling etc. Manys a chuckle we had together. Rex will be badly missed. A real gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Declan Prendergast, Bohola 11 months 29 days

Sincere condolences to Michael on the sudden death of your brother Rex. I remember Rex as a wonderful teacher of Mathematics in UCG during my time there in the late 70s. A gifted lecturer with a great sense of humour. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam.

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Dr. Rex Dark, Pearce Terrace, Westport and late of Moycullen, Co Galway

Padraig Geraghty, Balbriggan, Dublin and formerly of Ontario, Canada and Georgia, U.S.A. who originated from Ardmore Point, Binghamstown, Belmullet and Logmore, Belmullet, Co. Mayo

Tom Ward, Graigueachullaire, Milltown, Tuam, Co. Galway

Marie Henry née Lavin, Derrikinlough, Doocastle, Ballymote, Co. Sligo and formerly of 83 St. Joseph’s Terrace, Sligo

Declan Owen Mullarkey, Yonkers, New York and late of Dublin, Mayo and Sligo

William (Willie) McNally, Boleygloss, Bofeenaun, Ballina

George O’Connor, Eden, Fairymount, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Francis Duffy, Carrowntemple, Gurteen, Co. Sligo

Mary Walsh nee McNamara, Castlehill, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Josephine (Jo) Golden nee O'Connell, Moyhenna, Breaffy and formerly of Kilmactranny, Co. Sligo, native of Knocklong, Co. Limerick

Sabina Tierney nee Moran, Mountdelvin, Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon

James Hamilton (Jim) (Jimmy) (Jimbo), Sonnagh, Charlestown

Nancy Scahill nee Moore, Prospect, Westport, Co. Mayo and late of Carraholly, Westport

Seamus Burke, Lui na Greine and formerly of Roundfort

Carmel Derbyshire nee Johnston, Erriff, Ballyhaunis and Knock

Henrietta Leonard née Crean (also known as Ettie), Carrowkerribla, Attymass, Ballina

Austin Jennings, Surrey, England & formerly of Gurteen, Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon

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John James McAndrew, Nottinghamshire and formerly of Ardoughan House, Ballina and Shranoploya, Glenamoy

Bridie Flynn, Ballynulty, Kilmaine, Co. Mayo

Owen Lavin, Chorlton, Manchester and formerly Carnaculla, Midfield, Swinford

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