John Casserly

John-Casserly

Kilkelly Road, Swinford – ex Garda Síochána (25th March 2026) – in his 92nd year.

R.I.P.

Predeceased by his wife Betty and his friend and companion Kathleen. R.I.P.

John will be fondly missed by his loving family, daughter Edel, sons Ciarán, John, Mel and Emmet, son-in-law Paul (McStay), daughters-in-law Catriona (Doherty), Marie (Bruen) and Tina (Lynskey), grandchildren Conor, Cillian, Dara, Grace, Ciarán, Maeve, Luke, Tara, James, Liam, Aoife, Kate, Ciara & Saibh, nieces, nephew, his carer Karen, family circle, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Campbell’s Funeral Home, Swinford (F12YE00) on Friday, 27th March from 5pm until removal to the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Swinford arriving at 7.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, 28th March at 12 noon prior to burial in Kilconduff Cemetery.

House Private Please.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on: https://www.churchservices.tv/swinford

Published On: March 26th, 2026

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Annie and Mary Kneafsey & family, Sweetwell.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Edel and all the Casserly family on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace

Majella & Barbara Varley
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Edel and all the family on the passing your dad. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time

Kevin and Agnes Ginty, Rathcormack, Sligo/Swinford
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Casserley family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace

Henry and Patricia Gawley Aclare
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Casserly family on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace.

Mary, Seamus and Dominic Naughton
2 weeks ago

Our condolences to the family and connections of John. May he rest in peace.

Teresa O’Grady & family, Cloonlara
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of the Casserly family on the sad passing of your dad, John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat Sweeney. (Ex Market St)
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of your father. He was a great character. May He Rest In Peace.

Catherine Quinn and Family Midfield Swinford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Casserly family on the passing of John May he rest in peace RIP

Michael and Frances Ryan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Casserly family on the death of John,may he rest in peace.

Martin and Sandra Melia Ballina
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad Edel . Thinking of you and all your family at this very sad time x

James Howley, Carramore, Killasser
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Edel, and to your bothers Ciarán, John, Mel and Emmet on the death of your dad. My condolences also to the extended family, neighbours and friends on their loss also. Please be assured of my thoughts and prayers at this sad time for all of you. May John Rest in Peace.

Kevin and Agnes Ginty, Rathcormack ,Sligo/Swinford
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Casserley family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace

Eoghan O’Connell
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy on John’s passing. He was a gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

Teresa & Dorothy Gavigan. Aclare
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the Casserly family on the death of their dad John. And to extended families. May he rest in peace

Ronan and Anna Owens
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Casserly Family on the passing of John. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Eamon & Anne Scanlon
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathies to all the Casserley Families at this Very Sad Time for You All. May Johns Kind Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Geraldine Haran
2 weeks ago

My Deepest Sympathy to all the Casserly family & extended families on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen Regan. Midfield
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of John’s family may he rest in peace.

Maire Treasa
2 weeks ago

My sincerest sympathy Edel to you and your extended family. May you be comforted by your memories and grateful for having you dad for so long.

Geraldine Maloney (Smyth)
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of John’s family.

Kieran & Patricia Rowley
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Casserly family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Joan Falsey Doug Cairns Swinford
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel Ciara John Mel & Emmet on John’s passing. A true gentleman may he rest in peace

Mary Doyle and Family Beechpark
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Edel, Ciaran, John, Mel, Emmet and all the extended Casserly family on the passing of your dear dad John. He was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Yvonne Judge
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Casserly & extended families on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Patricia & Willie Regan Charlestown
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Casserly family on the death of their Dad John. May he Rest in Peace.

Ambrose & Mary Lavin, Meelick, Swinford
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the Casserly family on the day sad death of your dad , John.
May John rest in peace.

Henry and Bernie McNulty, Swinford
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserly family on the death of John, May he rest in peace.

Annie , Bernard & Katie O’Brien Midfield
2 weeks ago

Dear Edel & Family, we are so very sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. May you find consolation in all your wonderful memories.

Eileen & John Condon
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Casserly family on John’s passing. A real gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Bríd, Pat, and Family McGeever.
2 weeks ago

We offer our deepest sympathy to Edel, Ciaran, John, Mel, Emmett and all the extended Casserly family on the sad passing of your Dear Dad a true gentleman . May he now Redt In Peace in his eternal Home .🙏❤️

Bernie Moran
2 weeks ago

So sorry for your terrible loss John was such a beautiful person a true gentleman thinking of you all at this difficult time may John rest in peace ❤️

Elaine Gorman
2 weeks ago

To Edel & the Casserly family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of John, may he rest in peace

Jimmie and Margaret Muldowney
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Casserly family on the passing of your Dad. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Rosaleen Hanrahan.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Casserly family on the passing of your dad, may he rest in peace.

Frances Price
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and all the Casserly family on the death of your Dad. May He Rest in Peace

Sean & Mary Donlon, Carnacross
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the Casserly family on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Gabrielle
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to all the Casserly Family. I had the pleasure of meeting you all at Kathleen’s home. Thinking of you all.
Gabrielle

Adrianne and Eamonn Ring. Swinford.
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Casserley family on the death of your wonderful dad. May he rest in peace.

Anne and Tom Regan
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Edel, Ciarán, John, Mel and Emmet and the extended families. John was one of nature’s gentlemen, a great man to play golf with. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Patrick Boyle Castlebar.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserly family on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John and Phil Doyle
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Casserly Family on the death of John May, he rest in peace.

Vincent & Ann Mulligan
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to The Casserly Family on the death of your father John. May he rest in peace.

Teresa Sweeney Swinford
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and all the Casserly family on the passing of your Dad . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Margaret Durkin and Family Culmore
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and the Casserly family on the passing of u dad.May he Rest in Peace.

Mary Mulligan Swinford
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserly family on the sad passing of your Dad May he rest in peace

Mary Price Owens Leonard
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Casserly family on the passing of John. John was a gentleman in every sense, kind ,gentle and helpful. May he rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus ❤

Brendan & Margaret Kennedy. Aclare
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Casserly family on the death of John. May he Rest in Peace.

RHONA Barry
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserly and extended families on the passing of John.Rest in Peace

Mary Mc Nicholas, Brookville Ave.
2 weeks ago

To Edel and all the family I was very sorry to hear of your father’s death. He was a quiet gentleman, he always had a good word for everyone full of good nature. He is now reunited with Betty. May they both Rest in Peace.

John and Mary Rita Henry , Sandyhill
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Casserly family on the death of John.May his Soul Rest in Peace.

Michael & Patricia Brennan
2 weeks ago

God rest his soul. John was a lovely, calm man. Enjoyed his company many a night at the bridge table. God comfort you all.

Alan & Louise lavin, Midfield.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Casserly family on the sad passing of John. May his soul rest in peace.

Brendan hegarty killasser
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserly family on the sad passing of John may his soul rest in peace.

Marion Mattimoe
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Edel and family on the passing of your Dad John. May he rest in peace

Josephine sweeney
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Edel and all the Casserly family on the sad passing of your dear Dad. May he rest in peace

Josephine Mulligan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy on the loss of John. We have great memories. From Josephine and all the family.

John and Carol Duffy, Cloonlara, Swinford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Edel, Ciaran, John, Mel and Emmet and extended families on the passing of their Dad, John. May he rest in peace

Mary Haxell nee Howley,
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Casserly family on the passing of your dear Dad May he RIP 🙏

Una & Michael Ruddy
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathies to all the family on the passing of John. He always had time for a friendly few words when we would meet. May he now rest in peace.

Patrick Fleming
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Casserly family on the sad passing John,may he rest in peace.

Bernice Brennan & family, Kiltimagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Mel, Marie and all the family RIP 🙏🙏

Paddy & Chrissie mc Loughlin
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel Ciaran John Mel and Emmet and the extended family. May John rest in peace

Maureen Leheny Aclare
2 weeks ago

Depested sympathy to the Casserly family on the passing of their Dad. May his soul rest in peace

Clare Cunney and family,Aclare.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserly family on the death of John. May his soul rest peacefully.

Rita Ruddy Ballina
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and all the Casserly family on the death of your beloved dad.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deirdre Ruddy
2 weeks ago

To Edel, Ciarán, John, Mel and Emmet, I’m very sorry about the loss of your Dad. A big gap in any family. May John now rest in peace.

Danny Gallagher and Family Ballina.
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Casserly Family on the sad death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

PADDY AND lMAUREEN ODONNELL LUCANOl
2 weeks ago

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE CASSERLY FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF JOHN. MAY HE RIP

Pauline quinn
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Edel. Ciaran., John, Mel, Emmet and extended family on the passing of your Dad. A Kind gentleman.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Theresa and Denny Convey
2 weeks ago

Very sad to hear of John’s passing a true gentleman. Sincere sympathy to all his family and extended family and friends. Rest in peace John 🙏 🙏

Jp and Phil Reynolds midfield
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of your loss.
May John rip 🙏

Francis Brennan.
2 weeks ago

To Edel, Ciaran, John, Mel, Emmett and all the Casserly family on the death of a true gentleman, whom I used meet at Mass in Swinford Parish Church. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May John Rest in Peace.Francis Brennan.

Mary Mc Donnell – killasser
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserly family on the passing of your dad John – may his soul rest in peace

Marcus McCann Cork City
2 weeks ago

Sincerest condolences to the Casserly Family on John’s passing. May he Rest in Peace.

Therese and Martin Hennigan and family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all Casserly family on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Denise Irwin Knockmore, Ballina Co. Mayo
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Mel & Marie, Edel & Paul, Ciaran, John & Emmet and extended Casserly families on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Geraldine and Joe Doherty
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Edel and the Casserly family on the sad passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May John rest in peace.

Carmel FitzPatrick
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Casserly family on John’s passing. May he Rest in Peace

Lena conway
2 weeks ago

John you were a true gentleman, I consider myself very fortunate to have known you. May you Rest in Peace

Mary &Liam Weir &Family (Loftus)
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Casserly family and extended family members on the sad passing of John,he was a gentleman ,you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary and Michael Kennedy Brackloon
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John’s Family – may he rest in piece

John & Ann Carroll
2 weeks ago

Our sympathies to Edel and all the Casserly family on your dad’s passing. May John Rest in Peace.

Derek, Geraldine and James Loftus Ryan. Swinford
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to you all on John’s passing .You are in our thoughts and prayers.May John’s gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Donal and Kathleen Benson Swinford
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Casserly family on the passing of John. A wonderful neighbour and friend. Will miss meeting him when he was out for a walk. Light of heaven on his soul. RIP

John Gavin and family
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Casserly family on the death of John . May he rest in Peace

Martin Ruane
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of John.
Condolences to all of his family.
I have nothing but fond memories of your him .
He was big strong man both physically and mentally but had a quiet gentle way about him and I admired how well he raised a big family and always looked super cool. Suaimhneas síoraí.

Deirdre and Pat coyne
2 weeks ago

To all John’s family please accept our condolences on John’s passing, may he rest in peace

Tracey McCann Glacken
2 weeks ago

Edel, sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

Mary Jo Convey &Family Swinford
2 weeks ago

Our Condolences to Edel, Ciaran, John, Mel, Emmet and Grand Children and Extended Family on John’s Passing, a Gentleman. May he Rest in Peace 🙏

Elizabeth Quinn & family. Aclare.
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Casserly family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Swinford Bridge Club
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to John’s family on his death. May he rest in peace.

Nancy & Annette Meers
2 weeks ago

Edel Ciaran John Mel Emmet .. Our Deepest sympathy to you all.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad John
He was a lovely man, we knew him so well when he was sergeant in Aclare. Many a long chat we had on the phone.
Condolences to all the extended family. May John rest in peace.

Seamus and Carmel Golden
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserley family on the passing of John… May his soul rest in peace

Geraldine (Kennedy) Wilson
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and all the Casserley family on the death of your Dad, May John rest in peace 🙏

Joe and Maureen Williams
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of John’s family .May he rest in peace .

Moore Family, Market Street Swinford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Casserly Family on the sad passing of John.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Emmet Langan
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to John, Mel & extended Casserly family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen Horkan Nee Mc Manus Carramore killasser and Ballyhaunis
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel Kieran John Mel and Emet on the passing of John…thinking of ye all at this sad time..May Johns gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Vincent Conlon, Killasser
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserly family on the sad passing of John. He was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

George and Mary Sweeney, Ballycroy
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to John and Caitriona and the Casserly family on the sad passing of John.
May his soul Rest in Peace.

Matt & Elaine Marren & Family, Aclare, Co Sligo
2 weeks ago

Our sincere Condolences to all the Casserly’s & extended family members. Such a nice man. Fond & cherished memories from over the years. May John Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time..x

Eugene & Deirdre Greaney
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Casserly family on your Dad’s passing. Your Dad was one of life’s Gentlemen. May John Rest In Peace

Noel & Christine Barry
2 weeks ago

We woild like to express our sincere sympathy to the Casserly families on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Mary Cronolly & Gerry Gillespie
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Edel, Ciaran, John, Mel, Emmett and the extended Casserly family on the sad passing of your Dad. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Johns gentle soul rest in peace.

Ursula Murtagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear Dad.

Sean and Maureen Armstrong and family
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to all of the Casserly family and extended family on the passing of John.
May he rest in peace.

Eugene Kenny,Kilbride
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel, Ciarán, John, Mel and Emmet on the death your dad John. He was such a nice man and was always a pleasure to meet.May he rest in peace.Solas na bhFlaitheas go raibh aige.

Byron Family,Ballina and Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Our heartfelt

Michael & Patricia Bohan
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Casserly family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace

Bridie Ruane & Family Meelick,Swinford.
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Edel,Ciarán,John,Mel & Emmet and all the extended families on the passing of John.
He was a true gentleman with a lovely personality.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad and difficult time.

May John’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Matt & Marie Duggan Swinford
2 weeks ago

We Offer Our Sincere Sympathy To Edel , Ciarán, John, Mel, Emmet and Extended Family At this Sad Time. Sorry to Learn of John’s Passing. May He Rest in Peace.

Mary Gallagher and family , Cloonfinnaun
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Casserly family on the passing of John .May he RIP.

Joan Sheahan Circular Road
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Edel, Ciaran, John, Mel, Emmet and the extended family on the sad loss of their Dad.
May John rest in peace.

Michael & Linda Cunney & Family (Killasser)
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Edel, Ciaran, John, Mel, Emmet & extended Casserly family at John’s passing, thinking of you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace. A gentleman.

Agnes & James Gavin, Castlebar.
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences 🙏 to the Casserly family on the passing of John. He was a true gentleman. May he Rest in Peace 🙏

Thomas and Kathleen Jennings Cloonaghboy
2 weeks ago

Our deepest to Edel and all the family and extended family on the sad passing of your dad John may he rest peace

Marie Flanagan Derryronane
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the family. May John rest in peace

Tom & Eileen Kennedy, Swinford.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to the Casserly family on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Mary Hanley, Killasser.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Casserly family at this sad time.
Rest in Peace John.

Dorothy Walsh. Ballina and Swinford
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Edel and all the family on the passing of your Dad

Jimmy and Bridget Maloney Killkelly Road
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all John’s family a true gentleman May he Rest in peace

Michael and Ann Mc Donnell Curryane Swinford Co Mayo
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Casserly family on the sad passing of John to his children’s grand children’s in laws nieces and nephews cousins neighbours and all his many friends may his gentle soul R I P

Patrick Regan
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of the Casserly family on the sad passing of John

Joe and Margaret Kennedy
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of John’s passing .Our deepest sympathy to all the Casserly and extended families

Lorcan & Betty Cribbin
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Casserly family on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace

Sophia Scully Mc Nicholas
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all Johns family and extended families on the passing of John . May he Rest In Peace

Patricia Crawley
2 weeks ago

I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was a lovely man. My condolences to all the family.

Mary Judge and family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Casserly families on the sad passing of John, may he rest in peace

Murtagh family Brackloon Swinford
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Casserly family on the sad passing of your beloved John. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

John and Marian Conlon
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy on the passing of John to all of the Casserly family. May he rest in peace.

Maria Griffin and family kilbride swinford
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the Casserly family on the sad passing of their dad, he was such a lovely man, always had a hello to everyone he met on his walks. May his gentle soul rest in peace Amen

Declan Ruane & Sam Meelick Swinford
2 weeks ago

We offer sincere condolences to Edel, Ciaran, John, Emmet, Mel, grandchildren and family on the the loss of their Dad, Grandad and friend, lovely person. Rest in peace John 🙏

Virginia and Sharon Heeran
2 weeks ago

Our heartfelt sympathies to Edel, Ciarán, John, Mel and Emmet and family at this sad time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace

Kevin and Catherina Nestor
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Casserly family on the passing of John, may he rest in peace 🙏

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