Melvyn Leslie Widdop

MELVYN-WIDDOP

Breaffy, Ballina, Co. Mayo and formerly of Blackburn, Lancashire, UK – peacefully at St. Joseph’s District Hospital, Ballina surrounded by his loving family.

31st May 2025.

Predeceased by his parents Leslie and Alice.

Beloved husband of Breege and dear father of David and Michael.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, grandchildren Lauren, Benjamin, Nicholas and Bethany great-grandchildren Franklin, Florence, Beatrix, and Nellie, David’s partner Andrea, sister-in-law Maureen Needham, brother-in-law Eddie Ruane, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

May he Rest in Peace.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (Eircode F26 V274) on Thursday evening 5th June from 5.30pm until 7:00pm.

Funeral will arrive to St. Muredach’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass on Friday morning 6th June at 11.30am.

Private cremation will take place in McGowan’s Crematorium, Collooney, Sligo.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Croí c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina or online at https://croi.ie/donate/

House private please.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below.

Published On: June 1st, 2025

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Margaret lynott
1 week ago

Breege. Sincere Breege condolences to you Breege and your family on the death of your husband, I just found out about his passing, may his soul rest in peace

John Walsh cloonagun breaffy ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathies to Breege and family on the sad passing of Melvyn , may he rest in peace.

Michael Hunter
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Breege and family on the sad passing of Melvyn. May he rest in peace

DES & Patsy Tolan
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Breege and Family Brother in law Eddie and family on the death of Melvyn
He was a gentle man and will be dearly missed.
Rest in peace .

Willie Madeline Durkan Rathkip
3 weeks ago

Breedge our sincere condolences to you and your family and extended Ruane and Widdop families on the passing of Melvyn. He was a true gentle man and we always chatted when we’d meet on our walks May he rest in Peace In our Prayers.

Seamus Naughton
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Breege and all the family and connections of Melvyn.
May he rest in peace.

Carmel and Rodaleen Hughes.
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to you Breege and Family on the death of your beloved Melvyn and to the Ruane and Widdop Family and extended families.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Philomena Moore
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Breege and family. May Melvyns soul rest in peace. God bless ye all at this sad time and always.Prayers and best wishes to Breege and all the family

Kenny gallagher
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to breege,david and michael on the sad passing of melvyn, a true gentleman. May he rest in peace

Paul Lawless TD
3 weeks ago

Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire Widdop family during this sorrowful time. May your treasured memories bring you peace and comfort as you navigate this great loss. May Melvyn rest in eternal peace.

Joe rafter
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to Breege, David, Michael and extended families on the very sad passing of Melvyn. He was a wonderful kind neighbour in every way. Lots of chats and banter down through the years especially about his beloved Man City which he followed. A knowledgeable man to chat with great sense of humour. He was well liked around the area and will be sadly missed by so many. May his gentle soul rest easy in heaven this day. RIP

Jimmy Mary Rafter Bofield
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Breege and the Widdop and Ruane families on the sad passing of Melvyn. May his gentle soul rest in peace
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Mick, Morgan & staff, MK Tyres, Ballina
3 weeks ago

Our Sincerest condolences to all Melvyn’s family & friends on his passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann Davey
3 weeks ago

My Deepest Sympathy to Breege and family on the passing of Melvyn. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Kathleen conlon
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the widdop and Ruane family on the sad passing of Melvyn a gentleman may he rest in peace

Noel Mullen Bachelors Walk Ballina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Breege,Michael David and the extended members of the Widdop and Ruane families on the sad passing of their beloved Melvyn. He was a true gentleman and always up for a chat whenever we would meet he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May his gentle soul rest in Peace.

John and Anne gilmartin bonniconlon
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Breege David and Micheal and all the Widdop and ruanne family and extended families on the passing of melvny leslie .May he rest in peace.

Sam & Shirley Thompson Breaffy
3 weeks ago

We are very sorry to hear of the sad passing of Melvyn, many a chat we had down through the years.
May he Rest in Peace.

Lee & Colum McNeice Breaffy
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Breege, and all of the family and friends on the passing of Melvyn. He was a Gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

Alan and Nikki Kilcullen
3 weeks ago

We moved to the Breaffy road a few years ago and Melvyn was the first to welcome us to the area. Will miss our chats about gardening and the footy. Rest in peace to an absolute gentleman and condolences to your family at this difficult time

Tony Durkan Breaffy
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all Melvyns family on his passing. May he rest in peace

Liam & Anna Marie Henry
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Breege and family on the sad loss of Melvyn. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Charles & Bridie Bourke, Carra
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Widdop and Ruane families on the loss of Melvyn. May he rest in peace.

Catherine Mulderrig
3 weeks ago

My heartfelt condolences to Breege, David, Michael, and all the family.
I hold dear the memories of our time together in Blackburn. Your warmth and generosity have stayed with me, and my thoughts are with you all. May Melvyn’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Annie Kilgallon & family
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to you Breege and family on Melvyns passing. We often met Melvyn and enjoyed a chat with him on his daily walks.

May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Accrington
3 weeks ago

RIP condolences David, Micheal on your

Alan
3 weeks ago

RIP Mel

Mary Flynn (nee Naughton)
3 weeks ago

My Deepest sympathy to Breege and family on the passing of Melvyn, may he rest in peace

Bridie Fleming & Family
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to Breege and family on the sad passing of Melvyn. May he rest in peace.

Howley family Breaffy
3 weeks ago

To Breege family and extended family we send our sincere sympathy during these sad days May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Gerry Heneghan and family Shanaghy Heights Ballina
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Breege and family on the sad passing of Melvyn. He was an absolute gentleman always and loved a chat . He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Noel andMajella Coleman
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy toWiddop family on the death of Melvyn May he Rest In Peace

Paddy Eileen and Tommy Neary
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Breege and family on the sad passing of Melvyn. May he Rest in Peace.

Dara and Siobhan Calleary
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to Breege and family on Melvyns passing. A gentleman -always interesting to chat with. May he rest in eternal peace.

Josephine and Madge Hair Salon
3 weeks ago

in our thoughts and prayers Breege and family at this sad time on the passing of your husband Melvyn He was kind gentleman and always cheerful and good humour with his jokes May his soul rest in peace

Book Stand Eason Ballina
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Breege, David & Michael at this very sad time on the passing of Melvyn.
Condolences to Melvyn’s extended family, friends & neighbours.
May he rest in peace.

Paschal Murphy
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Breege and family on the loss of Melvyn may he rest in peace

Joyce family, Breaffy
3 weeks ago

Our sympathy to Breege and family at this sad time.

Anon
3 weeks ago

Fondly remembered may you now rest in peace sincere condolences on a lovely gentleman

Ann Marie Murphy Breaffy Ballina
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to Breege and all the extended family on the passing of Melvyn, may he rest in peace.

Betty Gallagher, Attymass
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Widdop and Ruane families on the sad loss of Melvyn. May he rest in peace.

Rose Moran
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Breege and Family, thinking of you at this sad time.

Carmel and Kieran Mcloughlin and family
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathys to you Breege and family, thinking of you all at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Philomena O’ Leary and family, Breaffy
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathies to Breege and family on the sad passing of Melvyn. A lovely neighbour and caring gentleman. He will be missed. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anon
3 weeks ago

I fondly remember Melvyn and his wife visiting the stuffed sandwich cafe weekly when I worked there. He was a gentleman and always up for a chat. Thinking of his beloved wife, sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all his family at this sad time. Rest in Peace Melvyn.

Bernie Naughton
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Breege, David and michael and all extended family on the passing of Melvyn .May he rest in peace.

Ann Meaney (Tolan)
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies Breege on the sad passing of your dear husband. I am thinking of you you at this very sad time, and hope to see you again soon. Thoughts and prayers are with you, love Ann and my auntie Nellie xx

Aine Devenney & family, Breaffy
3 weeks ago

Since sympathies to Breege, David, Michael, and the Ruane family. Melvyn was a true gentleman and a very kind neighbour. Melvyn was always courteous and made time to stop and have a chat when out on his daily walks. He will be deeply missed in Breaffy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sandra Murphy, Breaffy and Galway.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Breege and your family.
I always enjoyed the chats with Melvyn on his daily walks on the Breaffy road. A true gentleman, he will be sadly missed.

Cllr Annie May Reape
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to you Breege David & Michael and the extended Ruane family on the sad passing of Melvyn. A true Gentleman & great friend. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Kathleen Murphy and Family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathys to you Breege,David and Michael, and extended families. Melvyn will be missed from Breaffy.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Alice and Geraldine Quinn
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Breege, David and Michael, and all his extended family. May his soul rest in peace.

Kathleen and Paddy McNicholas Ballina
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Breege, David, Michael and Eddie and all the Widdop family on the sad passing of Melvyn Leslie a lovely gentleman thinking of you all at this sad time may Melvyn’s gentle soul rest in peace Amen 🙏

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