John William Ruane, (known as Bill),

John-William-Ruane

Grallagh, Straide,  Foxford and late of London, peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, Castlebar

Bill was predeceased by his parents Mary and Pat, his sister Mary and brother Tommy.

Bill will be dearly and lovingly missed by his wife Margaret, sons Kieran and David and daughter Caroline, his brothers, Paddy, Chris, Michael and Brendan, his sisters Margaret and Bridget, daughter in-law Katrina and son in-law Terry and his adored grandchildren, nephews, nieces, in-laws, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

May Bill Rest in Peace

Bill will rest in repose at Michael Davitt Community Centre F26 RX36 on Monday from 5 pm with removal at 6.45pm to the Church of Ss Peter and Paul’s, Straide

Funeral Mass for Bill will be celebrated on

Tuesday at 11 am with the funeral proceeding to Straide New Cemetery.

Funeral Mass may be viewed at     www.churchtv.ie/straide

 

Published On: April 3rd, 2026

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Anna May and Séamus Burke, Belass, Foxford.
1 day ago

Condolences to Margaret, children and all Bill’s family and friends May he rest in peace.

George & Eileen Harrington Ballincollig/Bonane/Kenmare
3 days ago

Our sincere condolences on the sad passing of Bill
to Margaret,Kieran, David, Caroline and your Families,
To Bill’s brothers and sisters, and the extended Ruane and Horgan Families .
May Bill Rest in Peace.

Elizabeth (Liz) Reape Foxford
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Bridget, Larry and all the Ruane family on Bill’s passing. May his soul Rest in eternal Peace🙏

Carmel& john o’boyle Cambridge and ballycroy westport
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all family members ,relatives and friends on passing of Billy ,one& only,bestie,may the angels of God lead you into paradise and may your loved ones gone before welcome you home, rest in peace of heaven reunited with all your loved ones, 🕊🌹

John and Mary MALONEY Straide Road Ballyvary
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane family on the death of Bill may his soul rest in peace

Maureen Maloney Straide
3 days ago

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the Ruane family on the sad passing of Bill may his gentle soul rest in peace in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time

Christine Kelly
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all of the Ruane family on the passing of Willie ,may he rest in heavenly peace. 🙏xx

Mary Durkin and Family
3 days ago

So sorry to hear about Bill condolences to all the family RIP Bill

Tommy, Josephine McEllin and family
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Ruane family and extended families on the sad passing of
Bill. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Padraic Eileen and the Doherty family straide
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane family on the passing of John may his soul rest in peace 🙏

Vincent and Mary Hall
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to wife Margaret sons Kieran and David and daughter Caroline and all the Ruane family and extended family members on the passing of Bill May his gentle soul rest in peace

Joe & Kay Mc Evey, Ballyvary
4 days ago

Our most sincere condolences to the Ruane families on the sad passing of Willie.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Kevin ,Caroline & Carmel Sheerin,Straide& Castlebar.
4 days ago

Deepest sympathies to Margaret, Kieran, David,Caroline & all the Ruane family on the sad passing of Bill.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Clem McHugh
4 days ago

My ‘Big Brother’ you will be so dearly missed… Thanks for everything with very fond memories and of course’ The ‘’Jack & Jill ‘’…Deepest Condolences to Mags and the three of you, the grandchildren plus his remaining siblings & extended family ..All in my thoughts 🙏

Gina Reilly & Family . Knockaphunta Park, Castlebar
4 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Ruane & Browne Families on the sad passing of Bill. May he now rest in Eternal Peace. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Michael and Noreen McKeon Ballyvary
4 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Ruane Family and extended Family and relatives on the Death of Bill .May bis Soul Rest in Peace

Maureen Nigel and Family
4 days ago

Deepest sympty to the Ruane family on their brother John, May he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers with you all.

Ann McHugh. Turlough. Castlebar.
4 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Ruane Family on Bill’s passing. May he rest in Peace.

Angela Foye
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to his wife and family and the extended Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Brendan & Áine Mayock
4 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to Bridget,Larry and the Ruane Family on Bill’s passing. May he Rest in Peace.

Maisie & Mick Nottingham
4 days ago

Ww wish to extend our prayers & deepest sympathy to all the Ruane family & extended families on the sad loss of Willie.
May he Rest in Heavenly Peace xx

Vincent & Mary Dempsey,
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Bridget, Larry and all the Ruane families on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Martin and Mary Mulroy Bohola
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane and extended family on your loss may he rest in peace

Mick and Mary Kelly Keelogues
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to his wife Margaret and family and all the Ruane Families and Friends on the sad death of Bill. May he rest in eternal Peace

Kevin and Kathleen Neary, Stonehall
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Bridget and extended families on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Jimmy & Mary Mc Tigue Foxford
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane family on the death of Bill may he rest in peace

Kenneth and Una McGreal
4 days ago

Our sincere condolences to his wife and family on Bill’s passing. Also to the Ruane family. May Bill rest in peace.

Tom and Breeege Holmes. Foxford
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane family on the death of Bill, Thinking of you all at this sad time, may Bill’s gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

The Blean family, Knappagh, UK and USA
4 days ago

Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Caroline and the Ruane family.

Pat Tonra Keelogues Manulla
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to Bill’s wife and family. Brother’s and sisters and the extended Ruane family on the sad passing of Bill. May he rest in peace 🙏

Denny Clynes
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to his wife Margaret and family his brothers and sisters the extended
Ruane families on the sad passing Bill. May he rest in peace.

Pat and Tina Joyce. Knockatemple.
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ruane family on Bill’s death. May he Rest in Peace.

Vincent and Pauline Mc Donnell.
5 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Bridget and all the Ruane family on the sad loss of Bill. Rest in
Peace.

Mary and Anthony Ruane and family Foxford
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane family on the death of Bill,
May he Rest in Peace

Agnes Burke, Aidan Walsh and family , Foxford
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to Bridget, Larry, Sharon and all the Ruane families on the death of Bill. May he rest in eternal peace.

Pauline Tonra
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret and all the Ruane family on the sad passing of Bill may he rest in peace

Beatrice and the Thornton family
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Bridget and Larry and all the Ruane family on the death of John.

Anne Molloy and family, Straide.
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to The Ruane and extended family of Bill…May he RIP.

Frank & Mary O’Reilly, Ballyvary
5 days ago

Sincere condolences to all the Ruane family. May Bill rest in peace.

Marian Walsh & Family
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane family, on the sad passing of Bill, may he rest in peace

Eileen Dunleavy
5 days ago

My sincere condolences to the Ruane family on the passing of your beloved Bill. RIP

Tony and Geraldine Mcloughlin Knockthomas Castlebar
5 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Ruane family on death of Bill R.I.P

Ronan and Anna Owens
5 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to Michael and the Ruane Family on the passing of Bill. May He Rest in Peace.

Susan,Michael Quinn and Family Pontoon
5 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to Margaret and the extended Ruane family neighbours and friends on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace 🙏

Frank and Bridget Mulroy, Straide
5 days ago

Deepest condolences to the Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Noel and Margaret Kearney Castlebar
5 days ago

Deepest condolences to all the Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen Walsh , Stonehall Foxford.
5 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to Bridget, Larry and extended Ruane Family on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Tom & Rosaleen Basquill.
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret and all the Ruane family on the death of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Paddy & Mary Kelly Moyhenna
5 days ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Martina Spellman Doherty
5 days ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Ruane family on the passing of Bill may his gentle soul rest in peace

Paddy Mc Donnell Foxford
6 days ago

My sincere sympathy to Bridget, Brendan and all the Ruane family on the passing of Bill May he rest in peace.

Molloy Family, Carracastle.
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Willie’s wife, sons, daughter and the Ruane family on his sad passing. May his soul rest in peace.

Kathleen and Patrick McNicholas Ballina
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to BRENDAN and all the Ruane and extended families on the passing of BILL thinking of you all at this sad time. May BILL rest in peace amen 🙏

Sean Joyce & Colette Howley
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Margaret & Ger & family & to all the Ruane family on the loss of your brother Bill.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Peter Mortimer & Family
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret Kieran David Caroline & all his GrandChildren especially Lottie @ all the Ruane Family.Rest in peace Bill

Patricia Rooney and Family
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to All The Ruane Families on their sad loss of Bill. May He Rest In Peace 🙏

Patricia mcdermott
6 days ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Ruane family. Bill was a lovely man

Deepest sympathies to all the Ruane family x

Tommie and Ann Coleman
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Bridget, Larry and all the Ruane Family on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

John and Gertie Loftus, Bohola
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Brendan and all the Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Brian & Patricia Callaghan, Chancery
6 days ago

Deepest condolences to the Ruane Families on the passing of Bill. May Bill rest in peace.

Pat and Margaret Duffy and Family, Parke, Castlebar
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ruane Family and extended Families on the death of Bill,
may he rest in eternal peace.

JOHN EVANS, GRALLAGH.
6 days ago

Sympathising with all the Family and extended Family on the death of Bill. R.I.P.

Jimmy&Maureen Evans
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to his wife Margaret and family his sisters Bridget and Margaret his brothers Chris,Michael,Paddy Brendan on the sad passing of Willie may his soul rest in peace.

Martina Bourke Grallagh
6 days ago

My sincere sympathy to the Ruane family on the passing of Willie. May he Rest in Peace.

Jimmy and Mary Roche Straide.
6 days ago

To Bridget and all the Ruane Family we send our sincere condolences on the sad loss of your brother Bill. MAY BILL REST IN PEACE.

Teresa Murphy & Family. Nottingham
6 days ago

Sending our deepest condolences to all the Ruane family on the sad passing of Willie. May he Rest in Peace xx

Bridie Lavelle Lisgorman, Bohola
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ruane family on the death of Bill. May his gentle soul rest in peace.🙏🙏

Mary and colin Peyton
6 days ago

Deepest condolences to Margaret and all the Ruane family on the sad passing of Bill, may he rest in peace.

Kathy Kaiser
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Caroline, Kieran and David on the passing of your Dad and to your Mum and all the Ruane family
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Kathleen Bourke Grallagh
6 days ago

My sincere sympathy to Margaret, Caroline, David, Kieran and all the Ruane family on the passing of Willie, May his soul Rest in Peace

Celena McCormack
6 days ago

Sincere sympathies to Mag and all the Ruane & Connor family on the passing of Bill. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Francis and Kathleen Maloney, Falfadda
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane family and extended family,relatives and friends. May Bill rest in peace

Eamon & Frances Regan, Straide
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to you Brendan and all the family on the very sad loss Bill.

May he rest in peace.

Francis Fitzgerald and family Castlebar
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all of the Ruane family.
May he rest in peace.

Tony & Teresa Hughes Keelogues.
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane family & extended families on the passing of Bill.
May he rest in peace.

Jackie Kelly
6 days ago

My sincere sympathy to the Ruane family on the passing of Bill, RIP.

Martin and Kathleen RUANE Ardcloon
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Ruane family on the sad passing of BILL a lovely gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace amen 🙏

Bridgie Stephens & family. Nottingham
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Willie’s wife & family, his brothers & sisters & the extended Ruane families on his sad passing.
May he Rest in Peace xx

Mary Scahill
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane family extended family and friends may God mind and protect Bill.

Ann Connor Ballyvary.
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane family and extended family on Bill’s passing. May his soul rest in peace.

Michael and Margaret McDonagh
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Bridget and the entire Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May his soul rest in peace Amen.

Tim and Bernie Hyland broad field
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ruane family and extended family on Willies passing may he rest in peace

Brigid Kennedy and Catherine Loftus
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all of the Ruane family. May he rest in peace.

Mairead and Tom Flanagan
6 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the family members and neighbours and friends may he rest in peace

Bridie Joyce & family Knockatemple
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Helen Gilmore. Cloongee
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane family and extended family on the sad passing of Bill, may his soul rest in perfect eternal peace.

Mary Moylett, Foxford
6 days ago

My deepest sympathy to Bridget, Larry and all the Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

John & Annette wilson
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Bridget Larry and all the Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace 🙏

Bridie Ruane & Family Meelick Swinford.
6 days ago

Our Sincere condolences to you Bridget, Larry & Family and all the Ruane family on the passing of your dear brother.
Your all in our thoughts & prayers & this very sad and difficult time.
May Bill’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Margaret Kelly, Belass
6 days ago

Very sorry to hear this news. Condolences to Margaret and family, brothers and sisters. May he Rest in Peace.

Martin and Marie McDonnell Straide
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Bill’s family on his passing. May he rest in peace

J.J.Stenson Ballyvary
6 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Ruane Family on the sad passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Patricia and Sean Duffy Culmore swinford
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Ruane family on Bill’s sad passing rip Thinking of you all at this sad time

Mary,Tony,Vincent and Padraig Foy.
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane family on the sad passing of Bill, may he rest in peace.

Sophia McNicholas
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Bridget and extended families on the death of your Brother. May he Rest In Peace

Michael Roache & family, Straide..
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ruane family on the passing of Bill, may he rest in peace..

Martin & Mary Mc Tigue, Grallagh.
7 days ago

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

Bill and Mary ODonnell Ballyvary
7 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Ruane Family on the death of Bill May he RIP 🙏

John Gallagher Birmingham (Grallagh)
7 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to all the Ruane Family on the Passing of Bill May his Soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Martin Canning, Ballyvary.
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ruane family & extended family on the passing of Bill. May Bill rest in peace.

Celine Finn
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Brendan, Margaret, Bridget and all of the Ruane family on the death of Bill.
May he Rest in Peace

Jimmy mulroy and family Coolkeevane Straide
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to All The Ruane Family on the passing of you brother Bill May his gentle soul rest in Peace

Kevin Bogue,ballyvary.
7 days ago

Condolences to the Ruane family and extended family on the passing of Bill may his soul rest in peace.

Thornton Family Station Road Foxford
7 days ago

Our heartfelt sympathy to all the Ruane family on the death of Bill. May he rest in the light and peace of Heaven, God comfort all who mourn his loss. We will rmember you in our prayers.

Brendan and Ann Brennan.
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family may Bill Rest in Peace 🙏

Noel and Mary Noonan, Pontoon Rd., Castlebar.
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Ruane family on the passing of Bill. May he Rest in Peace. Fond memories of the family when I lived in Redhill.
(Mary Durkan – Kilgallons Pub)

Pat & Geraldine McKeon & family, Ballyvary
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ruane & extended families on the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace.

Pat and Patricia Flannelly Turlough Rd Castlebar
7 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Ruane family ,may he RIP

paddy howley plovervale
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to his wife Margaret and family, his sisters Margaret and Bridget his brothers Chris. Michael. Paddey, Brendan. realitives and friends may John William r.i.p.

Geraldine and Declan Hynes and family
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Bridget, Margaret, Brendan and to all the extended Ruane families and friends on the passing of your beloved Brother Bill. May his gentle soul now rest in eternal peace with all his loved ones resting in God’s care. Keeping you all in our prayers at this sad time.

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