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Chris Hobbs

CHRIS-HOBBS

Appleyard, Cloontubrid, Turlough, Castlebar, Co. Mayo and late of Yorkshire, UK – suddenly at his residence, on 7th May 2026.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken partner Heather, Mother Janette, brother Anthony and his wife Michelle, grandmother Susan, Heather’s sister Sam, brother-in-law Paul, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and friends including best friend Mark and his many adored animals.

May Chris rest in peace.

Removal from his residence on Sunday morning (10th May) at 8 am for Cremation service  at 11 am in Shannon Crematorium, Co. Clare (via Turlough Village).

Heather welcomes anyone who would like to sympathise at her home F23 P685 on Monday and Tuesday (11th& 12th May).

Cremation service can be viewed live on https://shannoncrematorium.com/content/26-live-streaming Passcode:MSHW

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below.

Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar 087 2364598 / 094 90 21231

Published On: May 8th, 2026

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All the staff at Belmullet Junior & Senior National School’s
3 weeks ago

We have just heard of Chris’s passing and would like to offer our deepest condolences, he was a pleasure to deal with and we always looked forward to his visits and his big cheesy smile. May he rest in peace.

Ann Conway Turlough
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Heather on the passing of Chris. May his soul Rest In Peace.

Michelle Wiles
1 month ago

I am so very sorry for your loss Janette. Sending lots of love to you all at this sad time. May Chris rest in peace x

Susan and Adrian Dent
1 month ago

So sorry. We are thinking of you.

Carl
1 month ago

Such a loss of such a lovely guy. My thoughts are with Heather and all friends and family. Rest peacefully Chris

P.J. Gibbons, Annie’s, Hollymount
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Heather on the passing of Chris. May his soul Rest In Peace.

Babs Ruch
1 month ago

Dearest Heather,
On behalf of the whole community of FIPfree Ireland, all cat parents, members, experts and vets, I’m sending you our deepest condolences. May you find strength and comfort from those around you in this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to all of Chris’ family and friends.

Brendan and Aisling Fergus
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of your loss Heather. May Chris rest in peace.

Pamela Healy
1 month ago

Heather my condolences to you on the shock passing of Chris. You are in my thoughts, may he Rest in Peace

Michelle and John Lenehan, Westport
1 month ago

We are so sorry for your loss Heather. Sending you love and strength. May Chris rest in peace.

Niamh Cian Sadhbh Etain and Ailbhe
1 month ago

Dear Heather and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Chris’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
May Chris rest in peace.

Denise Keegan
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy Heather and all of Chris Family and Friends. May his loving soul rest in peace 🙏

Ambrose Lavin, Swinford
1 month ago

My sincere condolences to Heather on the sad death of Chris.
May Chris rest in peace.

Adrian and Julia Thompson
1 month ago

Heather we were so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing, we offer you and both families our heartfelt and deepest Sympathy
You are in our Prayers and Thoughts
May Chris rest in Peace🙏

Sean and Paula Fahey, and family,Cloonagleragh,,Turlough,Castlebaronagleragh
1 month ago

Sincere condolences Heather and to all Chris family and extended family on his untimely passing,you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time,may his gentle soul rest in peace

Róisín and Roland Geddes
1 month ago

Dearest Heather and family

Deepest sympathy on the sudden loss of Chris. Thinking of you do during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.

Annmarie & liam Campion
1 month ago

Heather sending you our deepest condolences xx

Pj and staff at Rosderra farm Ballyheane
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Heather and all Chris’s family, may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Kathleen & Jeff Struthers, Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Heather and all the family. Thinking of you at this very sad time.

Michelle O’Toole
1 month ago

Sorry to hear the sad news about Chris,RIP

Louise Harty
1 month ago

Thinking of you Heather at this difficult time.
Rest In Peace Chris,

Michael & Mary Gibbons . Cloonkeen. Castlebar
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you Heather on the sad and sudden passing of your dearly beloved partner Chris. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. The little boys will miss him too
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Margaret and Duncan, Sheffield
1 month ago

Heather and family, we are so very sorry. Thoughts and prayers with you at this sad and difficult time.

Aidan Fahy x work colleague
1 month ago

Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Rest in peace Chris.

Norah kelly
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies Heather on the passing of Chris.

Keith Monaghan castlebar.
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Heather and family of Chris. May he rest in peace 🙏

Gabriel and Dolores Power Louisburgh.
1 month ago

Heather deepest sympathy on the death of Chris, you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. May Chris rest in peace.

Patricia & Jonathan Hannon, Westport
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Heather and all the family of chris. My his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Owen & Karen Hallinan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Heather and to Chris’s family and friends.
We have fond memories of Chris and he was always so good to the kids.
May Chris rest in peace.

Mick Smith
1 month ago

Gone but never forgotten.
RIP Chris

Aiden Tevlin
1 month ago

Chris you were a true gentleman, great work colleague and friend. I still cant believe your gone. Going to miss the calls and the banter. You will be sadly missed. My sincere condolences to Heather and and all the family.
Rest easy pal

Amanda
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all Chris,s partner ,family and friends.Thinking of you all at this time.
From all your colleagues at Keypest

Mark
1 month ago

Chris I cant believe your gone. You are one in a million. From our daily phone calls to our Friday laughs, meeting weekly for lunch at chop stix . I’m going to miss it all so much and you even more . Rest easy my friend and watch over us all .

John and Mary dixon
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to heather and all the family and friends of Chris a true animal lover rest in peace Chris

Maxie Stampfli
1 month ago

Dear Heather,sending you my deepest sympathy and thinking of you in this very sad time. May he rest in peace. 🙏♥️

John & Suzanne (Hannon)(Co Derry)
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to you Heather and all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏. May Chris’s gentle soul Rest In Peace 🕊️ 🩵

Kerry Laishley
1 month ago

My deepest condolences. Thinking of Heather and Chris’s family and friends at this sad time.

Sarah Harvey
1 month ago

Heather, I am so sorry to hear about Chris, he was such a lovely kind man, truly heartbreaking, thinking of you at this incredibly hard time. RIP Chris.

Fiona and Sean Heraty
1 month ago

So Sorry Gor your loss, May Chris Rest In Peace

Michelle hawkshaw
1 month ago

So sorry to hear about the passing of your partner Chris. Deepest sympathy to you and the family. May he RIP

Joanne Staunton
1 month ago

Heather I’m so sorry to hear your beloved Chris passed . My sincere sympathies. May Chris rest peacefully.

Claire and Sean McFadden. Fahy. Westport
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to you Heather and to all Chris’s family. May he rest in peace 🙏

Sean Roche
1 month ago

I’m so sorry for your loss, thinking of you in the coming days and weeks

Chris and Martin Lundy
1 month ago

So very sorry to hear Heather. Thinking of you and all Chris ‘s family

Burkes in cloonkesh (neighbours)
1 month ago

Condolences to Heather and family at this sad time ,may his gentle soul rest in peace

Monica and Dominick McGreal, Westport.
1 month ago

Heather and extended Family of Chris, we are so sorry to hear of Chris passing. Thinking of you all at this time, May Chris find peaceful Rest, xx 🩵

Philip Leyden
1 month ago

Very sorry to hear your sad news Heather, Chris was a gentleman, my deepest condolences to you and his family, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Thomas and Ann Burns Mayneen Westport
1 month ago

To Dearest Heather and the Hobbs family our Deepest condolences on Chris passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Rosalind Batty
1 month ago

I’m so very sorry for your loss Heather. Thinking about you all
Rest in peace Chris

Dianne setterington
1 month ago

I can’t believe this. My sincere condolences to Heather and family. Taken far too young. Rest in peace Chris.

Breda and Mike Bambury (Kerry)
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Chris Heather . Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time . We have many fond memories of Chris on our trips to Castlebar . May he rest in peace 🙏

Catherine friel Drummin Westport
1 month ago

Rest in peace Chris condolences to Heather and all the family a true kind gentleman rip

Ger brannen newport
1 month ago

So sorry and shocked to hear about Chris,s passing. He was a true gentleman. He was always good for a laugh. To Heather and all his family and friends my sincere condolences

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