John Francis Groarke

John-Groarke

Woodlawn Park Grove, Firhouse, Dublin 24 and late of Swinford, Co. Mayo – 15th January, 2026 – peacefully surrounded by his family, after a short illness in the care of the wonderful staff of Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harolds Cross.

Predeceased by his son Jonathan and brother Michael.

Beloved husband of Anne, loving and much loved dad of Michael, John, Robert, Jarlath, Claire, Sinéad and Raymond, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his eleven adored grandchildren Daniel, Caoimhe, Dáire, Dónal, Jack, Niamh, Diarmaid, Mae, Isla, Caitríona and Senan, brother Gilbert, sisters Christina (Hannon) and Margie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

Reposing at Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82 this Sunday afternoon 18th January from 1.30 until 4 o’clock.

Removal from his residence on Monday morning to the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Firhouse, arriving for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery.

To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society or Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

House private please.

To leave a private message of condolence, please click here or alternatively on the condolence section below.

All enquiries to Massey Bros., Templeogue on (01) 490 7601.

Published On: January 15th, 2026

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Teresa Meehan and family Cloontubrid Swinford Co Mayo
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Anne and family ,Gilbert ,Margie ,Christina and all extended family on the sad passing of Johnny
May his soul rest in peace

John & Tina McHale,Breaffy, Castlebar.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Gilbert and the extended Groarke family on the passing of John Francis. May he rest in peace.

Mick and Angela Gavin
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy Gilbert, to you and all your extended families on your brother’s passing. May John Francis rest in the eternal peace of heaven.

Thomas and Mary Marren, Cloonfinish.
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Anna and all the family on the sad passing of John Francis . Sympathy also to Gilbert, Christina and Margie. It was always a pleasure to meet him and Anna on their visits to Cloontubrid. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Patricia and Henry Gawley Aclare
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Anne and all the Groarke and extended families on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace

John & Mary Kilcoyne Breaffy Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Gilbert & Celine & all the Groark family on the passing of John Francis. May he rest in peace.

Martin & Monica Henry & family, Lisloughna
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Anne & family, Gilbert, Christina, Maggie & all the extended family on the sad passing of John Francis. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Martin & Maria Peyton. Cloonainra.
4 weeks ago

We are very sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of John Francis. Treasured memories of early days so long ago now in Tumgesh National School. From a lovely family John Francis was a gentleman through and through. It was always a real pleasure to meet him and Anne on their many visits back home to Swinford. Sincere sympathy to Anne, Margie, Christina, Gilbert and all the Groarke family at this very difficult times. A good and nice man. May John Francis Rest In Peace.

Eileen McHale
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Groake family on the recent death of John Francis, to all his family and extended relatives, and colleagues. May he rest in peace.

Therese and Martin Hennigan
4 weeks ago

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

Fiachra & Anne Groarke Barnacarroll Claremorris
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Anne and family. Christina Margie & Gilbert on the passing John Francis so sorry for your loss. May John Francis he Rest in Peace.

Padraig Horkan, Main St. Swinford and Tumgesh
4 weeks ago

So sorry to learn of the passing of John Francis. He was always a welcome visitor, and a friend for many many years. To all his family, my sincere condolences and may he rest in peace.

Mary Molloy and Family Cloonlara, Swinford
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to of Anne, Michael, John, Robert, Jarlath, Claire, Sinéad and Raymond, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, his eleven adored grandchildren Daniel, Caoimhe, Dáire, Dónal, Jack, Niamh, Diarmaid, Mae, Isla, Caitríona and Senan, brother Gilbert, sisters Christina (Hannon) and Margie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends on the sad passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Thomas and Kathleen Jennings Cloonaghboy our
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Anne and family brother Gilbert sisters Christina and Margie and extended family on the sad passing of John Francis may he rest in peace

Eugene Kenny,Kilbride.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Groarke family on the death of John Francis. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Solas na bhFlaitheas go raibh aige agus leaba I measc na naomh.

The McCormack Family Lisloughna
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Anne and Family, Gilbert, Christine, Maggie and extended family, may John Francis rest in peace

Kathleen(Mc Cormack)& Michael Haran
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Anne and family, Gilbert, Christina,Margie and extended families on the sad passing of John Francis, fond memories of visits to our home in Lisloughna over the years, thinking of you all at this sad time, may his soul rest in peace…

Francis Brennan.
4 weeks ago

Sympathy to the Groarke on the passing of John Francis.May he Rest in Peace.Francis Brennan.Killasser.Swinford.

James Marian Groarke tumgeshand manchester
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Gilbert and all the Groarke family
May John Rest in peace

Francis Groarke killasser
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the families at this sad time. Rest in peace 🙏

Tony and Colette Groarke Cloonfinish
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Gilbert and all the Groarke family at this sad time

Donal and Noreen Leonard Creagh Road Ballinrobe Co Mayo
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Anne and all the extended Groarke family..so sorry to hear of John’s passing ..May he rest in peace.

Pat Jordan Castlebar
4 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to all theGroarke family at this sad and difficult time Rest in Peace John

Kieran Rowley Swinford
4 weeks ago

I got to know John Francis many years ago in Horkans pub in Swinford with the late Willie Groarke and found him to be a very pleasant witty gentleman. Sympathy to Anne and all the family. May he rest in peace.

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