John James Groarke, Ozanam Place, Swinford, Co. Mayo and formerly of Cloontubrid, Swinford, Co. Mayo and Sheffield, England

Details: Published: Friday, 13 December 2024 08:19

John James Groarke,

Ozanam Place, Swinford, Co. Mayo and formerly of Cloontubrid, Swinford, Co. Mayo and Sheffield, England – peacefully at Mayo Hospice, Castlebar on the 12^th December 2024.

Predeceased by his parents John and Gertrude and his sisters Bridie and Ita (Broderick), brothers Michael and Tom (Benji).

John James will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his brothers Frank and Val, his nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, in-laws, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May His Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

John James will repose at Maureen and Ian McHugh residence, Attinaskolla, Killasser, Swinford (F12 A0H9) this Sunday evening, 15^th December from 4 o’clock to 7 o’clock.

Funeral Mass in All Saints Church, Killasser this Monday morning, 16^th December at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Killasser Cemetery.

John James Funeral Mass will be streamed live at

https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-all-saints

House private please on Monday morning.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired to Mayo Hospice, Castlebar

http://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

If you wish to leave a message of condolence for the family, please click on the "Condolences" link below.

Mike and Margaret Mary O’Brien, Stone Park, Aclare 26 days 14 hours

Our deepest sympathy to the Groarke Family.
We will miss our favorite Poet….

Christina Conway and Conway family kinaffe swinford 1 month 2 days

So sorry for yer loss, condolences to all family at this sad time RIP AMEN 🙏🏼 💙

Jimmy & Catherine Stenson 1 month 3 days

Sincere condolences to you all on the loss of John. May he Rest in Peace.

Bob moran 1 month 3 days

Deepest to the Groarke family on the passing of John James Rest in
Peace

Mary o Grady chicago carrowena. 1 month 3 days

My deepest sympathy to all the groarke and Broderick families. And extended family circle,friends and neighbours.rest in peace john.

Tina and Tommy McNicholas Swinford 1 month 3 days

Deepest sympathy to the Groarke family also to all the extended family and friends on the sad passing of John James .May he rest in peace.

Patrick & Paula Fitzmaurice - Creggaun and Coventry 1 month 3 days

Deepest sympathy to the Groarke and extended family circle on the death of John. May he Rest in Peace.

John and Phil Doyle 1 month 3 days

Deepest sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick Families on the death of John May he rest in Peace .

Sean & Sandra O’Grady Manchester (molasses) 1 month 3 days

Sincere condolences to the groake & Broderick families on the sad passing of John may his soul rest in peace.

Neil McAllister Cathy Nolan 1 month 3 days

Sincere Condolences to all the Groarke and Broderick families on the death of John James. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Tony & Aine mc gowan 1 month 3 days

Sincere sympathy to the Groarke Family may john rest in peace

Christina groarke 1 month 3 days

Condolences to Frank and val and all neices and nephews friends and family of the sad passing of cousin john so sad he was such a sweet man RIP john

Mary Hanley. 1 month 3 days

Sincere sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick families at this sad time. Rest in Peace John.

John and Isobel Nixon & family, Killasser 1 month 3 days

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. John was the happiest man, great with the children and always entertained us. May he rest in peace.

Brendan & Rhona Barry 1 month 3 days

Our deepest condolences to all of the Groarke & Broderick families on the sad passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May John rest in peace.

Gerry and Bridie Thornton, Foxford 1 month 3 days

Deepest sympathy to Maureen, Ian and extended Groarke family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

Tommy & Bernadette Hegarty Creggane & London. 1 month 3 days

Sincere Condolences to all the Groarke and Broderick families on the death of John James. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Liam.langan 1 month 3 days

Rest in peace

Pat Sweeney (Postman) 1 month 3 days

My sincere condolences to the Groarke family. John was one nice man. I loved having the crack with him in Francis’s house in the morning on my rounds. Rest In Peace.

Michael Cronnolly and Angela 1 month 3 days

Our sincere sympathy on the passing of John. He was a great character. May He Rest In Peace

Margaret & John Burke 1 month 3 days

Deepest sympathies to all the Groake family and extended families on the passing of Johnny .
May he rest in peace.
R.I.P

Tom & Eilish Burke 1 month 3 days

Sincer condolences to the Groake family and extended families on the passing of Johnny
May he rest in peace.
RIP.

Bernie and Mary O'Hara, Salthill 1 month 4 days

Sincere sympathgy to all the Groarke and Broderick families on the death of John. We have heard of his great involvement with the local community since he returned to Ireland. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Kathleen Callaghan. 1 month 4 days

Deepest sympathy to you all. May John James rest in peace.

Carmel & Jimmy Byrne 1 month 4 days

Deepest sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick families on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Betty & Lorcan Cribbin 1 month 4 days

Condolences to all John James family on his passing. May he Rest in Peace.

Pádraig and Eileen McNicholas Sweetwell Swinford. 1 month 4 days

Our deepest sympathies to John James family. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Elaine & Matt Marren, Aclare 1 month 4 days

Sincere Sympathy to all the Groarke and Broderick families on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Marian Gildea 1 month 4 days

Sincere sympathy to the Goarke Brodrick and johns extended family rest in peace john

Teresa & Jim Boland 1 month 4 days

Sincere sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick families on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

John & Anne Loftus 1 month 4 days

Sincere Sympathy to all the Groarke and Broderick families on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Niall Hynes - Sheffield 1 month 4 days

My sincerest condolences to John’s family. I was lucky enough to get to know him during his time in Sheffield. He was a real gentleman. I was particularly grateful to him for when he used to lend me his accordion to play a few tunes. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Eugene Ann o Neill and family 1 month 4 days

Deepest sympathy to all of Johnny's family. May he RIP

Billy Gildea 1 month 4 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Groarke family on the sad passing of John may he rest in peace

John and Mary Smith 1 month 4 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Groarke and Broderick families on the very sad passing of John. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Joe, Melissa Howley and family killasser 1 month 4 days

Deepest sympathy to Groarke family and friends. John was very kind gentleman. Full of smiles and laughter. Rest in peace John

Henry and Patricia Gawley Aclare 1 month 4 days

Sincere sympathy to Groarke families on the passing of John James. May he Rest In Peace.

Kieran & Patricia Rowley 1 month 4 days

Sincere sympathy to all of the Groarke family on the passing of John.. May he Rest in Peace.

Kelly Family Sligo. 1 month 4 days

Rest in Peace

Evelyn Quinn (Gildea ) Derby &Knocks 1 month 4 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Groarke family on the sad passing on John
May he Rest in Peace

Donald Kelly 1 month 4 days

Rest is Peace Johnnie

Vincent Foley 1 month 4 days

Deepest sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick families on the death of John. RIP

Tully family 1 month 4 days

Our deepest sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick families on the sad passing of John.
John was a kind, helpful and very knowledgeable neighbour.
He will be greatly missed but fondly remembered.
Rest In Eternal Peace John.

Gerry and Carmel Cronolly 1 month 4 days

Sincere condolences to the Groarke and Broderick families on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace

John & Mary Howley, Dunmaynor 1 month 4 days

Sincere condolences to Groarke & Broderick families on the passing of John. May he Rest in Heavenly Peace.

Kieran&jess O’grady 1 month 4 days

Sincere sympathy to the groarke & Broderick families.rest in peace.

Marilyn Gavaghan and Martin Curry 1 month 4 days

Our deepest sympathy to all the Groarke family on the sad passing of John may he rest in peace

May Owen and Matthew Rowley Killasser 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to the Groake and Broderick family on the passing of John Groake may his soul rest in peace 🙏

SEAN AND SARAH SHEFFIED 1 month 5 days

CONDOLENCE TO JOHNS FAMILY

Beatrice Louis and Jimmy o Grady 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to the groarke and Broderick family a man of many talents and a true jentleman rest in peace John

B M Sheeran and Mary Kate Drumshinnagh. 1 month 5 days

Condolence to the Groarke family, sorry for your loss.

Mgt Groarke (London) 1 month 5 days

My sincere condolences to Frank Val and their families on the sad passing of John James May he rest in peace

Martin and Pat Durkan & families 1 month 5 days

On behalf of both our families we send our sincere condolences to John’s (JJ) family. He was a lovely sole and gentleman. Sending love and prayers at this difficult time May he rest in peace.

Francis Brennan. 1 month 5 days

Sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick families on the passing of John James.May he Rest in Peace.

Michael gillan pontoon 1 month 5 days

Condolences to the groake family on the sad passing of john a lovely funny man work in Sheffield with him for many years rest in peace john

Christina Hannon (Groarke) 1 month 5 days

Sincerely sympathy to Frank ,Val and extended Groarke family on the sad passing of John James.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
May John J rest in heavenly peace 🙏

Padraic & Peggy O'Hara 1 month 5 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Groarke families on John's passing. May he rest in peace.

Johnny Kavanagh 1 month 5 days

Condolences to Groarke and Broderick families on the passing of John.
He was a great character
Rest in Peace John

Catriona McNulty 1 month 5 days

Such a great character ! I loved his stories, poems and accordion playing. He is someone I will never forget and it was an honour to have met him. May he rest in peace. A lovely man. Condolences to all his family members.

Deirdre and Pat Coyne 1 month 5 days

To all Johns family please accept our sincere condolences on Johns passing may he rest in peace

Sr Anne-Marie Gallagher rsj, Sydney, Australia 1 month 5 days

Sincere condolences to all the Groarke families and those who were lucky enough to call John friend. It was a delight to meet him in May this year when he was staying with the Groarke’s from Carroweena. John sent me away with arms full of good reading, and a grateful heart. I’ll be paying my respects through livestream on Monday. Keeping you all in my prayers. Rest in Peace, dear John. 💖🙏🏼 🌹

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Seamus Naughton 1 month 5 days

My sympathies to the family and connections of John James.
May he rest in peace

Noreen Jinks 1 month 5 days

My Deepest Sympathy to you Maureen and the extended Groarke Families on the passing of your Uncle and Brother John James. May John James Rest in Peace.

Tommy and Ann McManus, Killasser 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick families on the sad passing of John. May God grant him eternal rest.

Matt & Marie Duggan Swinford 1 month 5 days

Our Sincere Sympathy To all the Groarke Family. Sorry to Learn of John's Passing. May He Rest in Peace.

John and Michelle Dixon 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to all John's family lovely man may he rest in peace

Tom and Kathleen horkan Ballyhaunis 1 month 5 days

Sincere sympathy to all the groarke and Broderick on the passing of John..thinking of ye all at this sad time may John's gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Marian Clarke & Eamon Higgins 1 month 5 days

Rest in peace Jobn. Sincere sympathy to all thd Groarke family.

Joseph Donnelly 1 month 5 days

Condolences to all the Groarke family, John James was some character full of fun and wit as we in Tesco Swinford often found out he will be sadly missed by all who knew him, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Margaret Boyle 1 month 5 days

Sincere sympathy to the groarke family on the passing of John may he rest in peace 🙏

Phil Rowley 1 month 5 days

Sincere condolences to the Groarke and Broderick families on the passing of John
He will be missed
Rest in Peace John

Sean and Maureen Armstrong and family 1 month 5 days

Our sincere sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Kevin and Helen Aherne OBrien 1 month 5 days

Heartfelt condolences to Francie and all the Groarke family on the passing of our dear friend Johnny. Many great times in Sheffield and in in Ireland. A genius in poetry and a talented musician, a great character into the mix! What a wonderful man. We will never forget him. May he Rest in Peace.

Ann Nash Swinford 1 month 5 days

Sincere condolences to the Groarke and Broderick families on the passing of John. A true gentleman who will be sadly missed by family and friends. RIP John.

Tommy Diane O’Grady and Family 1 month 5 days

Sincere sympathy to the Groarke and Broderick Family on the death off John. Lovely gentleman and he will be missed. RIP

Chris & Irene Tansey 1 month 5 days

Sincere sympathy to the Groarke & Broderick families on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Frank and Mary Judge 1 month 5 days

Sincere symphaty to all the Groarke familys on the sad passing of John may he rest in peace

William and Maria Groarke 1 month 5 days

Sincere sympathy to Frank and Val and the extended Groarke family on the death of John James. May he rest in eternal peace.

Gail and James price Killasser 1 month 5 days

May his gentle soul rest in peace. He was a wonderful man our condolences to all his family. RIP John x

Sean and Susan Hastings 1 month 5 days

So sorry for your loss. May John rest in peace.

Dave Quinn 1 month 5 days

Deepest condolences to all the Broderick and Groarke family at this very sad time. Great friend to have for Manny years in Sheffield and mayo. Rest in peace John

Fiachra and Ann Groarke Barnacarroll 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to Frank and Val and extended Groarke family on the passing of John James. May he Rest in Peace.

Lawrence & Mary McGuinness 1 month 5 days

So sad to hear of John’s passing.
Condolences to the Groarke family on your sad loss RIP John

Fr john judge killasser 1 month 5 days

My deepest sympathy to the groarke family on the death of john may his gentle soul rest in peace. A great musican poet and commited to his faith and also church reader rest in peace

David Judge 1 month 5 days

Condolences to all the Groarke and Broderick families on the passing of John, may he rest in peace

Frank and Mary doherty 1 month 5 days

Sincere sympathy to all the gristle families on the death of John James. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Ann Mc Donnell Curryane Swinford Co Mayo 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to the family of John James to his brothers nieces and nephews grand nieces and nephews in law's cousins and all his family circle and friends may his gentle soul R I P

Maureen Howley 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Groake family on the death of John May He RIP 🙏

Groarke family in Scotland 1 month 5 days

Thinking of you all at this sad time RIP John

Groarke family in Scotland 1 month 5 days

RIP John you will be missed x

Mary Cronolly & Gerry Gillespie 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to all John's family on your sad loss. May he rest in peace.

Tina kavanagh 1 month 5 days

Condolences to all the family on John's passing, may he rest in peace🌹

Marios 1 month 5 days

One of lifes true Gents. He'll be missed by anyone who was lucky enough to have ever been in his company.
Condolences to all family and friends. X

John and Geraldine Burke killasser 1 month 5 days

Sending our deepest sympathy to all the Groarke family and extended family on Johns James passing.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

From Groarke family in Scotland 1 month 5 days

Rip John you will be sadly missed x

Loretta Groarke 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to Val and Frank on the passing of John James. May he rest in peace.

Adrian & Trisha Tansey 1 month 5 days

Sincere condolences to all the Groarke and Broderick families on the death of John may he now rest in peace

Mary Campbell knock 1 month 5 days

Sincere sympathy to Karen and all the Groarke family on the passing of your uncle John , may his soul rest in peace . Mary ( bingo )

McNulty family Tierunney 1 month 5 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Groarke families on the passing of John. May he Rest In Peace 🙏

Sop Mc Nicholas 1 month 5 days

Sincere condolences to the Groarke ,Broderick and extended family on the death of John May he Rest In Peace

Patrick regan culduff callow foxford. 1 month 5 days

1 would like to extend my deepest condolences to all of the groarke family on the sad passing of John, may he rest in peace.

Josephine moss 1 month 5 days

sorry for your loss 😞

Liam and Maureen Ginty 1 month 5 days

Sincere sympathy to Groarke family

Thomas & Kathleen Mc Nulty 1 month 6 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Groarke families on the sad passing of John a true character he will be greatly missed by all who knew him a great poet and musician a truly gifted man. May he rest in peace

Bernie &dom Cassidy 1 month 6 days

Rest in peace my friend many a good chat and laugh we had will miss meeting you and having a chat god has got another angel in heaven rest in eternal peace John ❤️

Evelyn McCormack (nee Howley) and family 1 month 6 days

To the Groarke family on the sad loss of John

Chris Brennan 1 month 6 days

Condolences to the Groarke family on your sad loss

Mary and Michael Moran glann,Kilkelly 1 month 6 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Groarke families, on their sad loss of their uncle, brother, and brother in-law John james, may his gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏🏻

Derek, Geraldine and James Loftus Ryan.Swinford 1 month 6 days

Our sincere sympathy to you all.May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Michael and Mary myers, Edinburgh 1 month 6 days

Our deepest condolences to the Groarke family and extended family on the sad passing of John ,may he rest in peace.

Ronan and Anna Owens 1 month 6 days

Deepest Sympathy to the Groarke Family on the passing of John James. May He rest in Peace.

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