Francis O’Doherty

Francis-O'Doherty

Shamrock House, Lurga, Charlestown – peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his wife Sheila, daughters Caroline , Claire, Sinéad, brothers Pádraic and Tom, grandsons Tadhg and Edward, mother-in-law Pauline, sons-in-law Tom and Oliver, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace

Francis will repose at the Horkan Funeral Home, Charlestown (F12 D393) on Sunday from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.

Removal from his home on Monday to St James’s Church, Charlestown for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only.

Donations if desired to Cancer Care West or Kilbeagh First Responders.

 

Published On: May 1st, 2026

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Pat and Marie Walsh (SPAIN)
6 days ago

Our thoughts are with Sheila,Caroline,Clare, Sinead. Brothers Padaric and Tom at this sad time. R.I.P. Francis old friend of many years 1974 to 2026.
Last chat was on 29-May-2026 Passed on never to forget this True Gentleman.

Marykathleen and Michael Henry crossard TOOREEN Ballyhaunis
1 week ago

Very sorry to hear about Francis. R.I.P. our sincere condolences to Sheila and all the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time

Johnny and Mary Frances Loftus
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Sheila and all the family at this very sad time,

Yvonne Hillier (McCudden) Lurga & London
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Francis’ passing . May he Rest in Peace . Sincere sympathy to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinead, Padraic and Tom and the extended family at this sad time.

Ann. Lavelle and family. Breaffy. Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to. Padraig and all the Doherty families on the sad passing of. a dear brother. Francis. Rip

Des and Martina McGuire
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila and family on your sad loss. Francis was a great gentleman and friend who will missed for the chats. May he rest in peace 🙏

Patricia Walsh Leonard Banada
2 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to you Sheila and your daughters and to all who mourn Francis. I got to know Francis many years ago when I worked front of House in Yeats County inn Curry. An Absolute Gentleman. RIP Francis

Padraig Hunt. Ballyhaunis
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all his family. RIP Francis.

Michael & Anne Maloney Foxford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinead, Padraic and Tom and the extended family on the death of Frank a gentleman
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Kevin and Mary Higgins
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sheila and all the O’Doherty family on the passing of Francis. May he rest in peace.

Thomas and Eva McAndrew Attycunnane Belmullet.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the ODoherty family on the sad passing of Francis ,he was a true gentleman.
May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

John and Bernie Gavaghan Killeen
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis RIP

Noel and Cait Deane
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila, the O’ Doherty and Dignan family on the passing of Francis May he Rest in Peace.

Michael and Pauline Keane
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the o Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis may he rest in peace

Seán McHugh, Ex Michael Davitt House
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the O’Doherty family on Francis’ death RIP, encountered him through work for a number of years, a thorough gentleman.

Martina Kenny
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O Doherty family and extended family on the passing of Francis. May he RIP.

Eddie &Valerie Cunnane
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Sheila and all the family on the sad passing of Francis may his soul rest in peace

Carmel Heneghan, Shrule
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the O’Doherty family, the extended family and most especially Padraig on the passing of Francis. I didn’t know Francis but I have heard that he was a gentleman and that his resignation to exiting this world was incredible. May the good Lord and happy memories help to lessen your grief.
Ag gui suaimhneas na sioraiochta ar a anam uasal dilis.

Carmel & Vincent Loftus Cloonamna
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis.
May he rest in peace.

Breedge Regan Castlemore
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Shiela and family on the passing of Francis May his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace 🙏

Fiona Mahon
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to Sheila, Caroline , Claire, Sinéad, Pádraic and Tom. May Francis rest in peace

Tony Morley Corthoon.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the O`Doherty Families on the sad passing of Francis.
May He Rest in Peace,

Tony Smyth Tyres Kilkelly
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Doherty Family on the passing of Francis May he rest in peace

JP and Chris Kilcoyne
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinead, Padraic and Tom and the extended family on the death of Francis. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin and Josie Gallagher Aughadeffin
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Shiela and family on the death of Francis. Rip.

Martin and Ann Marie Duffy kilmovee
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to all the O’Doherty family.
May Francis gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Des & Carmel Cassidy
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Shelia and Family on the sad passing of Francis may his soul rest in peace

Seán, Ann and the McIntyre family.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinéad, the extended O’Doherty family and friends on the sad passing of your beloved Francis.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Brendan & Noreen McLoughlin Cloonaweema
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila & all the O Doherty family on the passing of Francis. May he Rest In Peace.

 

Martin & Kathleen Walshe & Family. Erritt Castlerea
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Sheila and all the O’Doherty family and extended families. Rest in peace Francis.

Francis Butler
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the O’ Doherty family, May Francis Rest in Peace 🙏

Helena mcdermott
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Francis death.i have such fond memories of him when my Paddy died.he was so helpful may his gentle soul rest in peace

Padraic Syron
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila and all the family on the sad death of Francis. Got to know Francis when he visited St Joseph’s sec school Castlebar to do some work. A lovely genuine man with pride in his work.We had some great chats about Mayo football. I enjoyed his company, Rest in peace

Philip and Michael Cox
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to Sheila, Daughters and Brothers on the passing of Francis. RIP

Thomas and Mary Marren, Cloonfinish.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to his wife Sheila,His daughters Caroline, Claire and Sinéan his brothers Padraic and Tom and his sister in law Marie and extended families on the sad passing of Francis.It was always a pleasure to have a chat with him. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Thomas and Mary Marren,Cloonfinish.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to his wife Sheila, daughters Caroline ,Claire,andSinéad

James and Anne Woods Nolan
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy Sheila and family. RIP Francis 🙏

Rose Flynn, Aughalustia, Ballaghaderreen
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences Sheila and all your family on the passing of Francis, may he now Rest in Peace. 🙏

David, Angela & the Duffy Family
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinead and extended family. May the time and memories you shared together bring you comfort at this difficult time. Francis will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in eternal peace.

Kathleen Horan
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences Sheila to your family and extended family at this sad time on the passing of Francis RIP.

Rose Lynn and Family Glann
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Francis. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus & Irene Ruane Cashel & Castlebar.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’ Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Nora Harrington Cashel
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sheila Caroline Claire Sinead Padraic Tom and ALL Francis loved ones . Francis suffering is over , and his many good deeds are with God who sees all. Sympathy also to his Mother- in- law and all his in-laws. R. I. P. Francis . You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. 🙏🏼♥️

Sally Corcoran( Ex OPW,Castlebar)
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Francis. A true gentleman. Condolences to you Sheila and all the family. May he rest in peace.🙏

Seamus & Mary Bermingham Lowpark
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Shelia and family, brothers Padraic, Tom and extended families on the sad passing of Francis. May he rest in peace.

Teresa Gallagher
2 weeks ago

Wishing Sheila and my Nieces Caroline, Claire and Sinead my sincere condolences.
Francis’s brothers Padraigh and Tom on the passing of Francis.
May he rest easy in his Heavenly Home God Bless you.
Teresa

Sean Hallinan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to the O’ Doherty family on the passing of Francis R.I.P. I encountered him many times down the years with his work- a most competent and sincere person, a wonderful conversationalist and a gentleman. may he rest eternally in the peace and happiness of heaven.

Steve and Michelle Redmond and family
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Shelia and family on the sad passing of Francis. A lovely gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Garvey Family Charlestown
2 weeks ago

Our Sincere Sympathy to the O’ Doherty Family.
May Francis Rest In Peace.

James Cafferty
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila, Claire, Caroline, Sinead and the extended O’Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis.
May he rest in peace.

Pat Jordan Castlebar
2 weeks ago

MY condolences to all the family at this sad and difficult time. Rest in peace Francis

Enda and Mary Bermingham
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Shelia and family. And the extended O’Doherty family on the very sad passing of Francis. Maybe he rest in peace

Ger McHugh
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to the O’ Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis. He called for many years to Lehinch N.S. and Taugheen Hall in his line of work. We had many interesting chats on the sporting and tropical issues of the day. R.I.P. Francis.

Jody & Bernadette Coyne, Airport Rd
2 weeks ago

Wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the O’Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis. May he rest in peace.

Jim and Mary Cahill
2 weeks ago

Our Sincere Sympathy to all the Family.
May Francis Rest Peacefully.

Marian Murphy, Hagfield,
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Family, may Francis Rest In Peace

John and Margaret Cunniffe
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Francis’s passing. May Francis Rest in Peace.🙏

Ann & Brendan O’Dowd Gurteen
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sheila & family & to the O’Doherty & Duignan families, may Francis rest in peace 🙏

Anne Morley
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the family a gentleman

From forkan family Tunnagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to shelia and to all the o Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis may he rest in peace 🙏

Aine Mahon Charlestown.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sheila and Family and to extended Family on the passing of Francis .May he Rest in Peace .

Susan Jennifer Rachel Isabell Battle
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy for your loss RIP

John and Muriel Costello
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Sheila Caroline Claire Sinead brothers Padraic and Tom and extended family on the very sad passing of Francis a true gentleman May his gentle soul rest in peace🙏

Vera Tiernan, Lurga
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to you Sheila, family and friends on the very sad passing of Francis. May he Rest in Peace.

Triomog First Responders
2 weeks ago

Condolences to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinead and the O’ Doherty family.
May Francis rest in peace.

Michael Nina McCormack Islandeady
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Sheila and all the O’Doherty Family on yere great loss RIP Francis

Anthony & Anne Kelly Church St.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinéad and extended family on the death of Francis. May he rest in peace.

John and Frances Behan and family Glann.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila ,Caroline ,Claire and Sinead and extended family and friends on the death of Francis.May he rest in peace.

John Lenehan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Shelia and family, brothers Padraic, Tom and extended families on the sad passing of Francis. May he rest in peace.

Staff of Tavneena N.S.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinead and to all the O’ Doherty family on the death of Francis.
May He Rest In Peace.

Brendan & Breda Kenny
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Shelia Caroline Claire Sinead and all family members and friends on the passing of Francis.
May he rest in peace.

Fionnbar owens
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to shelia and family on the passing of francis may he rest in peace 🙏

Aiden Gallagher kilmovee
2 weeks ago

Sorry for your loss R.I..P. Francis.

Gerardine O’Mahony Ballaghaderreen
2 weeks ago

Heartbroken to hear that Francis has died. My heartfelt condolences to Sheila and the family and extended family and friends. May he rest in peace

Tony and sarah Doherty lurga
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila Caroline, Clare, sinead and the extended o doherty family on the death of Francis may he rest in peace.

Conor Regan
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the O’Doherty family on Francis’s passing,
A gentleman to deal with over the years,
May he rest in peace.

James and Karen Maye. Cashel
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinead and all the O Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis. May he rest in peace.

Eùgene Harrington
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila Caroline Claire Sinead and to all the ODoherty family on the sad passing of Francis may he rest in peace

John Gallagher Eskragh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Francis
May he rest in Peace

Evelyn & Anthony Sloyan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family of Francis. May he rest in peace

Sean & Anne McCann
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Sheila, Caroline, Claire, Sinead and extended O Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis. May he Rest in Peace

Teresa Kenny,
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to wife Sheila, daughters Caroline, Claire and Sinead, brothers Padraic and Tom, sons in law, grandchildren and the extended O’Doherty family, relatives and friends on the death of Francis. May Francis Rest in Peace.

Tom & Evelyn Towey, Cloonacool, Co. Sligo.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to his wife Shiela, daughters Caroline, Claire, and Sinead. Brothers Padraic and Tom and members of the extended family and friends on the sad passing of Francis. A mighty Mayo man. Many a lively chat we had trying to solve the Mayo football problems. May his soul rest in peace.

Mary and Michael Moran Glann kilkelly
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Sheila and family on the sad passing of Frank, may Frank soul Rest in Peace 🙏🏻

Bernie Courtney
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all of Francis’ family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Martin and Mary Henry Curry East.
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Francis. May he rest in peace.

Gerry Regan
2 weeks ago

My deepest Condolences to you Sheila and family,
May Francis Rest In Peace 🙏

Mary Teresa and Maurice Healy (Cox)
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Sheila and Daughters Brothers extended family and friends, on the sad passing of Francis. May he rest in piece.

Eileen Brennan (Hora)
2 weeks ago

So sorry to read this Sheila. My sympathy to you and the family on the loss of Francis. May he rest in peace.

Sean & Emmanuel Kenny
2 weeks ago

Heartfelt sympathy Sheila, girls and extended O Doherty family on the sad passing of Francis.May he rest in eternal peace.

Michael Moran Pontoon Road Ross Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the ODoherty family on the sad passing of Francis a gentleman to have dealings with yrs ago. May his gentle soul rest in peace..

Paddy O’Hora Killala
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy Shelia and Family on the sad passing of Francis. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Eugene & Ann McIntyre and Family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Sheila , Caroline ,Clare, Sinead and the extended O Doherty family, on the death of Francis ,May he Rest In Peace

John & Ann Cox & Family
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy Shelia and Family on the sad passing of Francis . May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Robert & Frances Healy, Erritt
2 weeks ago

Sheila and all of your family. We are shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Francis. May he rest in peace.

Christy Horan
2 weeks ago

Rip Francis

Michael Gallagher, Ballyhaunis (Aughadeffin)
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Sheila and family on the sad passing of Frank. May his soul rest in peace. Amen

Pat nd Maureen Lyons – Tooreen, Ballyhaunis.
2 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathy to u Sheila nd ur daughters on da death of Francis.
May his gentle soul rest n peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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