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John Elwood

JOHN-ELWOOD

Upper Main Street, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo and late of Gorthaganny, Co. Roscommon – unexpectedly but peacefully. at home.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Christina and his siblings Bill, Frances (Hargadon), Mary & Thomas and his nephew Liam.

John will be sadly missed by his daughter Mary and his son John, his much loved grandchildren Leah, John and Sam, son-in-law Alan (Mitchell), daughter-in-law Karen, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

John will be reposing in Gavin’s Funeral Home, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo (F35 WF22) on Sunday evening from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock.

Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyhaunis on Monday at 11 o’clock with the funeral proceeding to the local cemetery.

John’s Funeral Mass can be viewed through Ballyhaunis Parish Webcam on the following link https://ballyhaunisparish.ie/webcam/ or listened to on local radio 105.2 FM.

Published On: September 25th, 2026

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Maureen Thornton and family
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, John and the extended family on the passing of John. Please be assured of our prayers at this sad time.

Mary Mullarkey, Tullaghane
1 week ago

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

PJ Judge & Family, Ballina.
1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Elwood and Extended Family on the sudden sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Mike & Helena Byrne
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary and to John and to the extended Elwood family on the sad and sudden passing of John. A real gentleman, always. May he join with his beloved wife, Christina in eternal peace.

Séamus Kenny and family, Skerries
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Mary, John and all the extended Elwood family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Bernie & Amy Greally
1 week ago

Deepest Condolences to Mary, John and extended Elwood family on the passing of John. John was a lovely gentleman to meet and chat with, he always had a smile on his face. May John Rest in Peace.

Alan & Niamh Henry
1 week ago

Our condolences to Mary, John and the extended Elwood family on your sad loss. May John rest in peace

Noel mc Kenna
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to the Elwood Family on the passing of John rest in peace

Christina Concannon
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary ,John and extended Elwood family on the sudden passing of John.
A friendly man with a warm smile.
Rest in Peace John 🙏

Sarah Kelly & Family, Herrs shop, Ballyhaunis
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to John’s family,relatives and friends. May John Rest in Peace.

John & Maureen O’Malley Friarsquarter Ballinrobe
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John and all the extended families on the sad passing of your Dad, may he rest in peace. Thinking of ye at this very difficult time.

Hazel and Shane Lloyd
1 week ago

So sorry to see John has passed away. A very intelligent, hard working, kind man. May he rest in deserved peace.

Diane O’Connell Claremorris
1 week ago

So sorry to hear of John’s passing, a gentleman John was, may he rest in peace.

Seamus Swift
1 week ago

Saddened to learn of John’s passing……a gentleman.
May he Rest in Peace.

JIM HIGGINS.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Elwood family on their sad bereavement.
May John rest in the warm embrace of Heaven.

Mary and Pat Mcgreal ( Gavin) Westport
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Mary and John on the passing of ye’re Dad and also to the extended Elwood family on the passing of John.
May he rest in peace.

Peter and Moira McCallig Claremorris
1 week ago

Deepest Sympathy to Mary and John,
Alan and Karen, Grandchildren Leah,John and Sam on the unexpected passing of Grandad John.
He was a true Gentleman with a lovely smile, it was always a pleasure to meet him. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Mary, Seamus and Mulrennan Family Gurteen Ballyhaunis.
1 week ago

Deepest Condolences to Mary, John and extended Elwood family on the passing of John. John was a lovely Gentleman to meet and chat with, he always had a wonderful smile on his face. May John Rest in Eternal Peace.

Pat and Agnes King Claremorris
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the extended Elwood family on the sad passing of John. He was a true gentleman. May his soul rest in eternal peace 🙏.

Pauline, Ann and Valerie Curley.
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Mary and John on the passing of yer Dad. (Fond memories of working with him in Midas). Condolences to the extended Elwood families. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Eddie and Frances Mulhern
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary , John , and extended Elwood family on the death of John. May John rest in peace.

TJ & Bennie (Curley) McCarrick.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathies to Mary, John and extended Elwood families on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Patsy and Jenny Glynn
1 week ago

My god, that’s so terrible . We will miss John. Unfortunately I am in hospital (Patsy). Jenny will miss giving him the brown bread and also for the chat. John was a lovely kind and gentle person. It’s a shock when a friend goes, we are thankful we knew John .
We are thinking and praying for you and your family.
May John rest in peace, and at last Christina and John are together.
Rest in Peace.

John Jordan, Knox Street, Ballyhaunis
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, John & extended family. A true gentleman. May John’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin and Josie Cunnane.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Elwood family on the passing of John, May he rest in peace.

Marian Campbell, Shanvaghera, Knock
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to all of John’s family. May his soul rest in peace.

Joe and Eileen togher castlebar
1 week ago

Very sorry to hear of the passing of John a true gentleman may he rest in peace 🙏

Val and Mary Glynn. Ballindine
1 week ago

Our sympathy to John’s family and friends, a very nice person. Rest in peace John.

Oliver Jordan
1 week ago

My Sincere Sympathy Mary and John and Extended Elwood Family on the death of John A Gentleman to His Fingertips May He Rest In Peace

Lynn, Mary & Rita Ann O’Sullivan
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to Mary & John on the sad loss of their father. May John Rest In Peace

Chris Mannion, Balla.
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to all the Family.

Mike and Cait Webb. Ballyhaunis.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John on the death of your beloved dad John. He was an absolute gentleman who always had time for a chat.
Condolences also to his grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends on their loss.
May John rest in peace.

Geraldine Mc Donagh Lisacul
1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy to Mary, John and all the Elwood Family and Friends on the passing of John. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Katie and Tom Concannon
1 week ago

Thinking of you John and Mary and all the extended families. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and this very sad time for you all. 🙏

Gerry & Olivia Glavey
1 week ago

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

Marcus Dolly
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the families of John. May he rest in peace.

Bernie Bridie Waldron and Family Cave
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary John and extended Families on the passing of your Dad ,may he Rest In Peace .

Sean Waldron Cave
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Family ,Rest In Peace John .

Catherine Sloyan
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the Elwood family on the passing of John. May he rest in eternal peace.

Kieran Connolly & Family
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Mary, John, grandchildren Leah, John, Sam and all the Family and friends of John from the Connolly family Lecarrow, Ballyhaunis.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

John Paul And Teresa Garvin Ballina
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy To The Elwood Family And The Extended Family May His Kind And Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Joan, Kathleen, John and Peter Meenan
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary , John and the extended Elwood family on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary & Tom Beirne, Bekan
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Elwood family on the death of John. A lovely friendly man that I remember from years ago. May he Rest in Peace 🙏

Attracta Jordan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Elwood family . May John’s soul rest in peace.

Karen Hunt, KilKelly
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all John’s family ,I worked with your dad in Monsoon nightclub (the good oul days ) he was a very good bar man and always helped new bar staff to learn the trade , may John rest in peace .

Mary & Derbhla Freeman
2 weeks ago

Mary, John and extended Elwood family our deepest sympathy to you on the Passing of your Dad. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.

Ray and Bernie Sloyan
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Elwood families on the passing of John May he rest in peace

Liam Mac Gowan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John on sad passing of your Dad. Rest in Peace John

Rita and Jim Lundon
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary,John and the extended Elwood family on the sad passing of John.May he rest in peace.

Mary Ely (nee Brennan)
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary and John and families. May John’s gentle soul rest in Peace. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Jimmy and Kitty Tarpey Fleming Thomas Street Kiltimagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary ,John and the extended Elwood family .I worked with John in the Midas Nite Club in Ballyhaunis .I learned a lot from him .He was a perfectionist and he had a great sense of humour
May he rest in peace

Johnny and Helen Biesty
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John and Mary and the extended Elwood family on the death of John, may he rest in peace.

Elizabeth Fair (Cuddy) Ballina
2 weeks ago

Condolences to Mary, John and the extended Elwood family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

Tommie & Eileen Lynch
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary & John & their families to all the extended Elwood families friends & neighbours on the passing of one of life’s true gentlemen a hardworking friendly man who always made time for a chat.May his gentle soul Rest In eternal Peace with all his family members gone before him.

Dorothy Durkan and. Family
2 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of John’s death
R I P condolence to all the family.

Dom and Helen Geraghty
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John and Mary, to his grandchildren and the Elwood family on the sad passing of John. A lovely, friendly gentleman May John’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary and Maurice Healy, Erritt
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to all the Elwoods Families on the death of John, May he rest
In peace.

Kevin Conry
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to John’s children, Mary and John, and to his grandchildren, nephews and nieces, relatives and friends on their loss.

John & Nuala Kelly, Knock
2 weeks ago

Our sympathies to all the Elwood’s and extended on John’s passing. May he rest in peace

Jimmy and Kitty Tarpey Fleming Thomas Street Kiltimagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John and to the extended Elwood family .I have fond memories of working with John in the Midas Nite Club i learned a lot from him .He was a perfectionist as well as having a great sense of humour.
Rest in Peace John

Mary and Michael Lyons
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Mary and John also extended family on the sad passing of your Dad, a gentleman.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace 🙏

Gillian & Chris Slattery Knock
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies Mary on the passing of your dad he was a lovely friend man .May he rest in peace x

John and Noreen Kilduff.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to John, Mary and all the Elwood family on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Willie Ryan
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to the Elwood Family on the sad passing of John.May his very kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

James and Anne Woods Nolan
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to John’s family .RIP 🙏

Luke Flatley, Claremorris
2 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to all the Elwood family and extended family on the passing of John, may John’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean Waldron Cave
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Family RIP John .

Maria Byrne
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary and John and extended family on the sad passing of John. Always a pleasant gentleman. May John’s gentle Soul rest in peace

Padraic & Veronica Carney
2 weeks ago

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

Fr. Desmond Walsh.
2 weeks ago

My sympathy to you Mary and John and all the extended family on the death of John.
May he rest in peace.
Prayers and Blessingsik
.

Pat & Margaret Ryan.
2 weeks ago

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

Noel and Teresa Armstrong and family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Elwood family on the sad passing John. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Tom McNicholas, Kiltimagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Elwood family on the sad passing of John. Rest in peace John.

Mary B Gallagher Achill
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Elwood family on the passing of John.
I have very fond memories of John when he worked as a bartender in Midas.
John was a gentleman. Rest in peace John🙏

Michael and marion mcnamara
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Elwood family on the death of John may he rest in peace

Kay and David Clarke Ballindine
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John on the passing of your Dad,
Extended families friends and neighbours,
May John rest in peace,

Sean & lna Freyne
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John, Mary and all the Elwood family. May John reat in peace.

Robert & Frances Healy, Erritt
2 weeks ago

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

Breege Mc Nulty
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Elwood Family Rest in Peace Johnl

Martin & Kathleen Walshe & Family, Erritt Carrowbehy.
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Mary, John and all the Elwood Family and extended Families. John was a true gentleman and it was a pleasure to have known him. Rest In Peace John.

Willie and Sheila Broderick brackloon ballyhaunis.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John and all the family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace 🙏

Oliver Brennan claremorris
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to all ,john showed me the ropes in Ballyhaunis, soldier together in bars and nite clubs. Rest in peace, great friend.

Bernard, Caroline and girls
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, John and extended family on the sad passing of John. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Celia Dowdall and Bernie Naughton
2 weeks ago

Condolences to John, Mary and extended family on the death of John, may his gentle soul rip

Padraic and Pauline Boland kiltimagh and Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John, Mary and all the relatives and many friends of John a lovely kind gentleman may John rest in peace

Marian Dyer and family
2 weeks ago

It is with deep regret that I send my deepest sympathy to Mary and John on yer fathers passing. Also to all the Elwood and extended families may he rest in eternal peace

Maura Fitzmaurice
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Mary*John on the passing of your Dad R.I.P. John.

Sean Gill /Angela Flanagan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all involved may he rest in peace

Eamonn Carroll
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ewood family on the passing of John. Fond memories of his time in Gorthaganny. Rest in Peace John 🙏

James Dixon
2 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to the family of John may he rest peacefully

Colette Patrick mcdermott loughglynn
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to his daughter Mary & son John & Elwood family so sorry for your loss john was a lovely man. rip John

Thomas & Josephine Jordan Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to his daughter Mary and son John & the extended family members on your sad loss may John rest in peace 🙏…

Tommy Jennings, Wingfield, Knock
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all John’s family, may he Rest in Peace

Julie @JG barbers ballyhaunis
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family may he rest in peace

Helen Woods nee Fitzgerald
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.

Desmond and mary folan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to his daughter Mary son John and family and to all extended family on the sad passing of John thinking of you all at this difficult time may his gentle soul rest in peace

Mary Coyne
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to John, Mary and extended family on Johns passing, may he Rest In Peace, Mary carer with Atlantic care

John and Denise Carney Carrowbehy
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John and all the extended families on the death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Frank and Kathleen Carney Crossard tooreen
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John and all the extended families on the death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Eugene & Alma Carney
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to John & Mary & family & friends, on the very sad passing of John, May he rest in peace.

Damien Hayes
2 weeks ago

May he rest in peace John

Marie Creighton and family Claremorris.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary ,John and family on the passing of John.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Stephanie and Sean Coffey Brackloon Ballyhaunis
2 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Mary and John on the passing of your dear father. To hes extented family, neighbours and friends our heartfelt sympathies. John was a lovely true stable of our town for so many years, a true gentleman. May hes kind soul rest in peace.

John Gallagher
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Elwood family. Rest in peace John 🙏

Breege Keogh Kenny Ballyhaunis
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Mary and John and Family extended family .
A true gentleman .
Rest in peace.

Mary and Eddie Towey
2 weeks ago

RIP Uncle John, Fond memories always, sincere sympathy to Mary, john and families. 🙏

Noel Henry
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary, John and extended family on the passing of your dad. John Elwood was an absolute gentleman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Requiescat In Pace.

Eileen Grimes, Ballinrobe
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and John and all the extended families on the death of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Celia Kenny
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Elwood family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.🙏

John and Ann Cox & Family Lisacul.
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to John’s son John daughter Mary, Nieces, Nephews extended family neighbours and friends. May John’s Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

J.J. Costello , Carramore. Claremorris
2 weeks ago

My Deepest Condolences to all the Elwood Family at this very difficult time, Restwell John, Godbless All.

Kathleen and breda Fitzmaurice
2 weeks ago

Deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family and friends.

Helen nolan worden
2 weeks ago

My condolences to Mary,John and their families at this sad time of your Dad & Grandads’ passing. Nice memories of times he shared with us (dancing) & his small approving smile 🙂He was a gentleman through his life. I saw him driving through knock last week a place he visited regularly. Rest in peace John Elwood x

Helen & Emily . X

Noelle Keegan. Ballyhaunis
2 weeks ago

My deepest condolences to John and Mary and family and extended families and friends. John was a lovely man. He always had that lovely smile when we would meet. And he loved to talk. Rest in eternal peace Johnny.

T.J. and Bernadette Lavelle
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to all John’s family on his passing. Met John many year’s ago when he was barman in Andy’s Claremorris. A true and true gentleman may he rest in peace.

Patricia Fitzgerald
2 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to Mary + John on the sad passing of your lovely Dad 🙏- A true gentleman + family friend. Very fond memories of both your Mam + Dad in Bridge St., they were great days. Thinking of you all at this very sad time xx

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