John Culkin

CULKIN-2

Cannaghanally, Dromore West, Co. Sligo – November 4th, 2025 – peacefully in the wonderful care of the North West Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Michael-John and Ellen, and his brother Martin.

Sadly remembering his brother Alphonsus who also passed away on this day (4th November 2025)

John will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving wife Mary, adored daughter Ellie-May and her fiancé Shane, his sisters Mary (Doherty), Helen (Dunphy) and Annie (Conway), his brothers Wilie and Patrick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and many friends.

May John’s gentle soul Rest in Peace

Reposing in Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Dromore West on Thursday evening 6th November from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock.

Remains arriving at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour on Friday  morning 7th of November at 11 o’clock with burial afterwards in Churchill Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/dromorewest/

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to North West Hospice, the Mall, Co. Sligo.

House strictly private.

Published On: November 4th, 2025

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Gerard & Liz Igoe, Castleconnor / Dublin
1 day ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie-Mai, Shane and the Culkin family on the passing of John and his brother Alphonsus.
May they both rest in peace.

Bernie & Brendan O’Brien
3 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Ellie-Mai on the sad passing of John. Also condolences to sisters Mary and Helen and the extended Culkin family on their loss. May He Rest In Peace.

Mary-Anne & Peter Quinn & family
4 days ago

Thinking if you Mary, Ellie May & Shane and sending out heartfelt prayers and condolences.
May dear John and his brother Alphonsus rest in peace. 🙏

Carrie Conmy
4 days ago

Sincere and deepest sympathy to Mary Ellie May Shane sisters Ann Helen Mary his brothers Willie.& Patrick all of the Culkin family on the passing of John May his soul rest in Peace

Mary & Frances Dowd
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie Mae and the Culkin family on John’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Elizabeth Dowd
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie Mae & the Culkin family, on the passing of John. May John rest in peace.

Seamus & Kathleen Doherty, Ballycastle.
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Culkin family and extended family. May he rest in peace

Padraig and Anne Colleary Enniscrone
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Culkin family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Gerard keaveney
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Culkin family and extended family on the death of John. May he rest in peace

Ml. J.& Mary K Forde
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie Mai,her fiance, all John’s brothers ,sisters & relatives on his passing may he RIP
Sincere sympathy also on the passing of his brother Alphonsus. May they both RIP.

Kevin and Kathleen Devaney
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary Ellie-May
Shane also sisters and brothers and extended families on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Frank & Breege Igoe.
5 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to Mary, Ellie May & Shane, to the extended Culkin Families on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy/Terry Lavin / Family Lacken
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the passing of John and family and extended families R I P

Teresa Carr & Family
5 days ago

Our sincere condolences to the Culkin family on the sad passing of John. May his soul rest in peace.

Frances Timon, Tibohine, Castlerea,
5 days ago

Sincere sympathies to Mary, Ellie-May, Shane, sisters and brothers Mary, Helen, Annie, Willie, Patrick and extended Culkin families on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Devaney family Gleneaskey.
5 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Ellie May and Shane and the extended Culkin family on the sad passing of John .
May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Mary & Marty Lynott
5 days ago

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

Joe & Ann Queenan
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie-May and Shane, and the extended Culkin family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

John & Sheila Lavelle & Family
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to Mary Ellie May Shane and extended Culkin families on the passing of John may his soul rest in peace

Jim & Bridie Curran
5 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Culkin families on the very sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Jp & Mary McGuire
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Culkin and extended families on John’s passing. May he Rest in Peace.

Kevin, collete O’Dowd and family
6 days ago

We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of John our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary, Ellie-May and Shane. May he rest in peace

Timmy & Colette Quinn,
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy and Helen, Joe & family and the Culkin families on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace

Colm Connolly Culleens
6 days ago

Condolences to Mary, Ellie May and all the Culkin family and extended families on the sad loss of John. A nice man with great talents and enjoyable to listen to. May he rest in peace

Brendan and Phyllis Dobbyn & Family
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie-May and Shane, and the extended Culkin family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Zoe – Féile Flowers
6 days ago

Ellie-May I am so sorry to see that your Dad has passed, deepest sympathy to you, your Mum and your fiancé and extended families. Also on the sudden loss of your uncle.
Thinking of you at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Martin & Breege O’Hara Ballinahaglish,Knockmore.
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Culkin families on the very sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Paddy Mullaney cabra
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie-May, brothers and sisters on the passing John. May soul rest in peace rip

Martin & Patricia O Hara
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary Ellie brothers Sisters

Colette, Hughie, Amy & Adam Egan
6 days ago

My deepest condolences to Mary, Ellie-May and the extended families on the sad death of John. May God comfort you all at this sad time and may John rest in peace.

Martin & Patricia O Hara
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary & Ellie May, Brothers Sisters & extended family members on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace

Bernie Shevlin Enniscrone
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Culkin family on sad passing of John, may his soul rest in peace.

Margaret &Peter Finnegan
6 days ago

Deepest Sympathy of the passing of John.RIP.

Fr Valentine Keveny Washington DC
6 days ago

My Deepestsympathy to the entire family and to HELEN on the death of John and Alphonsus Lord Grant them eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon them May God bless comfort and console all of you in your resent bereavement

Kay and Declan Kavanagh
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Culkin family also to his sisters Mary, Helen, Annie, brothers Willie and Patrick and to extended families on the sad passing of John. May his soul Rest in Peace

Eugene & Ruby Mullen
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the culkin families on the sad passing of John may he Rest in peace .

Marie Jordan Ballyhaunis
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Ellie-May, Shane & extended Culkin families on John sad passing.
Rest in Peace John

Loretta Carden
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Culkin family on the passing of John.Rest in peace .

Irene & Junie Harte & Family
6 days ago

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

Mary & Shaun Kearns
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary ,Ellie-May, Shane Brothers Willie & Patrick
Sisters Helen, Mary, Annie, and extended Culkin Family on the sad passing of John
May his soul Rest In Peace.

P J & Maureen Ruttledge Ballina
6 days ago

Sincere Sympathy all the Culkin family on the sad passing of John & Al
May there gentle souls rest in peace

Bridie and John Devaney
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Ellie May and all the Culkin family on the sad news of Johns passing, may he rest in peace

LILA FERGUSON
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary Ellie May and Shane and all the Culkin family on the sad passing of John may his gentle soul rest in peace

Michael Eugene and Gabrielle Hallinan
6 days ago

Condolences to the Culkin family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Brian Josie Conway Weir Corballa
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Culkin family on the death of John may his gentle soul rest in peace

Ursula Langan
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary , Ellie-May and all the extended family who will mourn the passing of John . May John’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Nancy Kelly
6 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to Mary. Ellie May. To his Brothers & Sisters and extended families on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Molly and Michael J Kennedy
6 days ago

Sincere sympathies to you Mary, Ellie-Mae, Shane also to his sisters Mary, Helen, Annie, brothers Willie and Patrick and to extended families on the sad passing of John. May his kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace

Michael and Deirdre ODowd
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Ellie- May & Shane, sisters Mary, Helen & Ann brothers Patrick & Willie & extended families on the sad passing of John, May he Rest In Peace.

Jude and Breege Mc Sharry
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary. Ellie -May Shane. and all the family on the sad passing of John May he rest in peace a true gentleman

Sarah and Tom Woods
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie-May, Shane & extended Culkin family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Bernard Michael and Ann Kenny
6 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Culkin family on the death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Theresa Harte and Family
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Ellie May and Shane, also to John’s sisters and brothers and extended Families on his sad passing. May his soul rest in peace.

James Cowley
7 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Culkin family on the death of John may he Rest in Peace .

Eamon & Eileen Murphy
7 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to you Mary, Ellie- May & Shane, sisters Mary, Helen & Ann brothers Patrick & Willie & extended families on the sad passing of John, May he Rest In Peace.

Paul and Phil Bruen, Culleens.
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Culkin Family on the sad passing of your brothers John and Al. Also to the extended Families and friends. May they rest in peace.

Eamon & Sheila Cawley
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and all the Culkin family on the sad passing of John may his soul rest in eternal peace

Seamus & Geraldine Reddington
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Ellie- May,and the Culkin family on the sad passing of John.Fond memories of the dealings in Archers Rest in Peace John

Tom Kilcullen Boston
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to the family of John Culkin on his passing. May John Rest In Peace.

Teresa & Padraig Calpin
1 week ago

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

Mickey and Mary Stenson.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to John’s wife Mary, daughter Ellie-May, brothers Patrick & Willie, sisters & extended families on John’s sad passing. May his gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Agnes and Paddy Joyce. Ballyheane, Castlebar.
1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy to Mary, Ellie May and all the Culkin family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace

Martin and Kathleen Carrabine
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary and family on the passing of John may his soul rest in peace

Peter & Margaret Starrs Coolcronaun
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary Ellie May & Shane & all the Culkin family on the sad passing of John May his gentle soul rest in peace

John & Carmel Johnston
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Helen, Mary & the Culkin family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Eugene Ann o Neill and family killasser
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and all the Culkin and Doherty family
On the passing of your dear brother and uncle. May he RIPxx

Shay Marie McGowan
1 week ago

Sincere Condolences to Mary Ellie-May extended Culkin Family on the sad passing of John. May his Gentle Soul Rest in the Arms of Jesus.

Charles & Evelyn Moughty
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary and Ellie-May and all the Culkin families on the sad passing of John. He was a lovely friendly man.
May he Rest in Peace.

Colm and Eileen Boland
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Ellie May and Shane and John’s sisters and brothers and extended Families on his sad passing.
May his soul rest in peace

Vincent and Eileen Feeney
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie Mae, Shane and Mary, Helen Annie Patrick and Willie and extended families on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace

Eamon and Anne Scanlon
1 week ago

Deepest Sympathies to Mary Ellie May Shane Mary Helen Annie Willie Patrick and all Johns Extended Family and Friends at this Very Sad Time for You All. May Johns Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Micheàl & Margaret Flatley &family.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to the Culkin family’s of both John & Al on thier sad & tragic loss. So heartbreaking to lose two member’s of your family on the same day. May the lord console you all.may they both rest in peace

Eugene and Anna Ryan
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Johns wife daughter siblings and their families May his soul rest in eternal peace

Carmel & Maura Forde, Corrimbla South Ballina
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to John’s wife and daughter , and to Helen and all
his siblings. A lovely friendly man. May he rest in heavenly peace.

Gerry Sweeney and family
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathies to Mary, Ellie May, Shane and all the Culkin family on the very sad passing of John, John was a true gentleman with great wisdom, he will be sadly missed, May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John Philomena Mullarkey & family.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary ,Ellie May ,Shane & extended Culkin family on the sad passing of John.May his kind & gentle soul rest in peace.

John and kathleen Conway Killeenduff
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary Ellie May Shane and all the Culkin and Comny Families. May his soul rest in peace

Joe & Linda Mc Cormack & Family – Balla
1 week ago

Our sympathy to Mary, Ellie May, Shane & all the Culkin family on the sad death of john also Johns brother Alphonsus RIP

Rodney Marsh
1 week ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of John .
May he rest in peace .
Dealing with John was always a pleasure.

Breege Conway
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Ellie May on the very sad passing of John. He was a lovely Gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Dominic & all at Mulchrone Brothers Westport
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Ellie_May, Shane and all the Culkin family on the very sad passing of John. A true gentleman to know and deal with. May he rest in peace.

Mary and Leo Gibson
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary Ellie Mai and extended Culkin family on the passing of John
May he rest in peace

P and Joan Mulhern
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Ellie-Mai on the passing of John . May he rest in peace .

Barbara Egan, Enniscrone
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Ellie~May and Johns sisters and extended family at this sad time. May John Rest in Peace

Harry and Delia Kilcullen
1 week ago

Condolences on the sad passing of John to all his family and extended family. May he rest in peace 🙏

John and Pauline Hallinan
1 week ago

Our deepest condolences to the Culkin family on the passing of John may he rest in peace.

David Langan (DAVY’S)
1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy To All Of The Culkin Families On The Sad Passing Of John May He Rest In Peace

Martin and Patricia Reape dromore West
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary and Ellie may and all the culkin. Family on sad passing of John thinking of ye at this sad time

Teresa (mcgowan) cawley and kevin and family greenhills ballina.
1 week ago

Sympathies to his wife and daughter and family,
sympathies to his brothers Willie and patrick and sisters mary,helen, and annie and all relatives and friends,
thinking of ye all at this sad time.
Rest in peace john and your brother alphonsus

Patterson’s Leaffoney
1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy on passing of John to Mary Ellie-may Mary Helen Annie his brothers Wilie and Patrick and all extent ed families rest peace John

John and Ann McDonnell Cloona
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Mary Ellie may and Shane,Mary,Helen ,Anne,Willie and Patrick and all the extended Culkin families on the death of Al ,may his gentle soul rest in peace,

John and Kathleen Gordon Ballmeene
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary , Ellie May and Shane and extended Culkin family on the sad passing of John.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Kilcullen family Seaview
1 week ago

Jesus bring John to a bright home in Heaven where you and your Blessed Mother have woven for him a crown of unending bliss.

Betty and James Coleman ballina
1 week ago

So saddened to hear of John s passing sympathy to wife Mary and daughter Ellie may and his sister s Helen Mary and Ann his brother’s Willie Patrick and. Alli
John was a lovely man in every way
we are thinking and praying for you all may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Leo, Margaret Conlon and family.
1 week ago

Deepest condolences on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Chitra Cawley
1 week ago

My deepest condolences to Mary, Ellie May and extended family on the passing of John
May his soul rest in peace

Conway Motors, Castlebar
1 week ago

With Deepest Sympathy to Mary, Ellie-May, Shane, Helen and to the extended Culkin family. We were so sorry to hear this sad news. We have great memories of John. A Gentleman. Thinking of you all at this extremely difficult time. Rest in Peace John.

Finola Egan Enniscrone
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary,Eille -May Shane,to his sister’s Mary,Helen,Annie, brother’s Willie and Patrick and extended family members,may John rest in the peace of the lord

DONAL & JAN Gaughan.Luton.Enniscrone.
1 week ago

Deepest condolences to the Culkin family at this very sad time.RiP.

Margaret Mchale and girls. Killala.
1 week ago

So sad to read of John s passing , we extend our deepest sympathy to you Mary your lovely daughter and partner, all John s extended family and friends. John was a lovely man. May his kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Seamus & Marian Feeney. Leixlip
1 week ago

Condolence to Mary, and Elle May, and Culkin family on the death of John. May he Rest in Peace

Mary Walsh Goulboy Kiltimagh
1 week ago

My deepest sympathy to Mary, Ellie-May, Shane and all the Culkin families on the passing of John. May He Rest in Eternal Peace. He was such a lovely man and will be sadly missed.🙏🙏🙏

Robert and Majella Rogan Castleconnor
1 week ago

So sorry to hear of John’s passing, Sincere Sympathy to his wife Mary, to Ellie-May, and Shane his Brother’s Patrick & Willie, his Sister’s Helen, Mary, Annie and all extended Families on his passing. I had many good dealings & chats with John & Mary throughout my years working in Archer’s, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tina and Martin McDonnell .Weir
1 week ago

Depest sympathy to the Culkin family on the very sad passing of John may his soul rest in peace 🙏

Brendan and Phyllis Dobbyn & Family
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Ellie-May and to all the Culkin family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

John Joe, Mary Naughton.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to the Culkin family on the passing of John, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Eddie & Bernie Naughton Castleconnor
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Culkin family and friends on the death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Helen molloy
1 week ago

Condolences to Mary Ellie may and Shane on the passing of dear john may he Rest In Peace john Helen and michael molloy sydney

Liz and Cyril Feeney Doonalton Dromore West.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary ,Ellie May and Shane on the sad passing of John. Also the extended Culkin family. Helen,Mary and Annie, Willie and Patrick nieces and nephews. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Ballina Veterinary Clinic.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Ellie-May, Shane & extended Culkin Family on the death of John. He was a regular visitor to our clinic over the years, a gentleman to deal with and we will miss his chats & visits. May your gentle soul John RIP.

Maureen Mc Gowan ( Hynes)
1 week ago

Sincere Condolences to Mary, Elle Mae, Patrick, Willie, Mary , Helen, Ann and all the Family of dear John . My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all every day at his Sad Passing.
May he rest in Peace

Michael & Margaret Hynes
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Culkin family on the death of John. May John’s gentle soul rest in peace

Seamus and Dympna Egan Enniscrone
1 week ago

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

Madge and Chris Mcginty
1 week ago

Sending sincere condolences to his wife Mary Daughter Ellie May and Shane Fond memories of John having the chats about the relatives and his good nature May his soul rest in peace

Ann Paddy langan Corballa
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary Ellie May and Shane and extended Families on the passing of John . May his gentle soul rest in peace. A true gentleman Lots of chats. We had.

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