Michael Cleary

Michael-Cleary

Farmhill, Claremorris and formerly of Birmingham, United Kingdom – peacefully in the wonderful care of The Mayo Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Peter and Elizabeth and Sister kathy.

Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, daughter Emily and her partner John, granddaughter Lisa Mae, sister Caroline, mother-in-law Mary and father-in-law William, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace

Reposing at St. Colman’s Funeral Home, Lower James Street, Claremorris (F12 R3W8) on Thursday, January 29th from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock.

Removal from his residence on Friday morning to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Crossboyne, followed by burial afterwards in Crossboyne cemetery.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Keithdonnellanfd

House strictly private please.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Mayo Hospice, c/o Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors.

https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

The Cleary family would like to thank everyone for their compassion and understanding at this difficult time, if you would like to offer a message of condolence, you can do so below.

Enquiries to Keith Donnellan Funeral Directors, 094 9371274.

Published On: January 27th, 2026

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Catherine Gilmore
2 weeks ago

To Margaret and family, so sorry for your loss, may Michael Rest in Peace.

Baz
1 month ago

So long pal, we’ll see you down the road sometime. Luv ya’ mate

K.R.O

Pat & Mary Duffy Crossboyne
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to all Michael’s family at this sad time.
May he rest in peace.

Joe fox
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. He always had a smile and a joke in St James to greet us all. May he rest in peace now.
Joe, Chris and Amanda Fox

John Halligan
1 month ago

My sincere sympathy to all of Michael’s family and relatives on his passing, one of life’s true gentleman, may Michael’s soul rest in peace.

Mary White Crossboyne
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cleary family on the death of Michael.
May he rest in peace.

Carmel Holohan
1 month ago

My sincere condolences to The Cleary family.
Rip Mick.

Neale Thomas
1 month ago

So sorry to hear about the passing of Mick. We had many a good time down the Blues home and away. Sending my condolences to the family at this difficult time.

Darren Beard
1 month ago

Will miss you Boxer we had some good times watching Blues at St Andrews and the away games.
Condolonces to the family, he was a top bloke.
Rest in peace mate KRO

Leah Horan McDonagh
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. Deepest condolences to his family and many friends. Sending love to you Emily, Lisa Mae and all of your family. You are all in our thoughts. Rest in peace Michael.

Pat Hayes, Birmingham
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of such sad news. Sending all of his family my sincere condolences at this sad time. May he rest in eternal peace. Pat

Valerie Murphy Farmhill
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Emily and extended family on the sad passing of Michael.
May he rest in peace

Jonathan Burke
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Margaret, Emily and the extended families. Mick was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mick Sullivan Claremorris
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret and family on the passing of Mick.
May he rest in peace 🙏🙏

Orla healy
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Margaret, Emily and all Michael’s family. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of you all. X

Brian and Margaret Healy Farmhill Claremorris
1 month ago

So sad to hear Michael has passed away. Condolences to Margaret Emily Lisa Mae John and the Clery family on this very sad occasion. Michael was very witty fast and effective always a great smile. We will miss him greatly in Farmhill as he came home on holidays as a child. May you get the best bed and rest well. Rip 🙏

Ernestine Healy (Farmhill)
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Margaret, Emily and all of the extended family on the sad passing of Michael. Thinking of you all. May his gentle soul rest in peace with the angels.

Ger & Geraldine Conroy
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathies to Margaret, Emily and the extended Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Suzanne Moloney
1 month ago

Thinking of you Margaret Emily John and little Lisa.
Love Suzanne , Teresa and Patrick Moloney xxx

Chrissie Moran .Crossboyne
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Micheal’s family -Margaret and Emily and all his family,friends and neighbors.
May Micheal rest in peace 🙏

Noreen Beirne Decare
1 month ago

Margaret and Emily. Deepest sympathy to you both and all your family on Michael’s death. May he rest in peace

Anthony & Mary Jo Mellett
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies Margaret, Emily and family. May Mike rest in peace. 🙏

Fiona Raftery
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily and all the Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael.

Michael & Mary Macken, Coolroe, C/m
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret, Emily, John & extended family, on the sad passing of your dear husband & father. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Feargal Walsh Mayfield
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy and condolences to Margaret Emily and all the extended family on Michael’s passing. May he rest in peace ❤️

Eamon & Charlene Maloney
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily and all the Cleary Family on the sad passing of Mike.
He was one nice man who will be missed by all that knew him.
Rest in Peace Mike.

Kenneth & Glenda Mortimer, Crossboyne
1 month ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of Michael, a very sad loss to all his family, may he Rest in Peace.

Ciara Halligan
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. Deepest sympathy to you Emily, Margaret, and all of the Cleary family. May he Rest in Peace. ❤️

Paul and Mary Gleeson Leedaun Claremorris
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathy to Margaret, Emily and all the extended Cleary family on the passing of Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all throughout this difficult time May Michael rest in peace.

Anne Walsh
1 month ago

Rest in peace Michael. A wonderful neighbour and true gentleman. Sincere sympathy to all the family on your loss.

Petraea Costello
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret and the extended family on the passing of Michael. May his soul rest in peace.

Elaine Feeney
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Emily and all the extended Cleary family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Tom Monaghan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily and all the Cleary family on the sad passing of Mick, a gentleman. May he rest in peace

Dave and Maureen Gibbons, Farmhill
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and Emily on sad death of your husband and father May Michael rest in peace

George White
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cleary family on the death of Michael.
May he rest in peace

Mary, Mattie O Malley. Lecarrow.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Emily, John, Lisa Mae and extended family on the passing of Michael. May his soul rest in peace.

John and Mary Dempsey, Balla
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Emily and extended family members on the sad passing of Mike, had the pleasure of working with him and have great memories of a great friend and gentleman RIP

Seamus and Margo Quinn, Claremorris
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cleary family on the passing of Michael, may he rest in peace

Tom mullaney and family Brookhill
1 month ago

My condolences to the Cleary family on the loss of Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace

Declan Gibbons
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Emily and all the Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Dick and Dolly Byrne.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily, John, Lisa Mae and his sister Caroline and all his family and friends on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Brendan French, Claremorris
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret and all of Mick’s family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace

Mark & Caroline Cosgrove
1 month ago

We are saddened to hear of Michael’s passing.
Sincere sympathies & condolences to all the Cleary & Extended Families.
May Michael’s Soul Rest In Peace.

Pat howley garrymore
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael, may he rest in peace

Eric Murray
1 month ago

Mick was a gentle soul and will be greatly missed condolences to the family Eric and Bernie

David Bennett
1 month ago

My sinsere condolences to Margaret, Emily and the immediate Cleary family and friends on the sad passing of Michael

Geraldine Gallagher
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

David Macken
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cleary family, Mike was a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Cllr Damien Ryan
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to the Cleary family on the death of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace

John and Mary dixon
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the family and friends of Michael gentleman always rest in peace Michael

Kevin ,Assumpta ,Hannah & Harry Allsopp.
1 month ago

We are so sorry to hear that Michael has passed away ,
may his gentle soul rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to Margaret and Emily and extended family.

Michael Holohan
1 month ago

My thoughts are with Mags, Emily and the rest of the Cleary clan. Mick will be missed. Absolute gentleman. Rest easy Mick.

Yvonne & Michael Burke
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily and extended family on the sad passing of Michael.

Martin & Anna Walsh Mayfield Claremorris.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Margaret, Emily , John the Cleary and extended families on the sad and untimely passing of Michael a gentleman. May He Rest In Peace .

Chloe Horan McDonagh
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cleary family and all who knew and loved Mick. Sending love to Emily, little Lisa mae, his wife, family and his many friends. Rest in peace. X

Gerry Croghan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret and Emily and all the family on Mike’s passing. A true gentleman. . May he rest in peace

Michelle Gill
1 month ago

My deepest condolences to you Margaret and Emily at this sad time. Rest in peace Michael

Kevin and Pat Cunningham.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily and all the Cleary family on the death of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Noreen Heneghan Lissatava
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily, John and Lisa Mae on the sad passing of Mike, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Jason & Sharon McGann
1 month ago

Our heartfelt sympathy to Margaret, Emily and family. Mick will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace.

Tom Walsh redditch and formally ballydaff claremorris
1 month ago

“I was deeply saddened to hear of Michaels passing. It has been many years, but I still remember his smile/laugh/spirit as clearly as if it were yesterday. My heart goes out to you and your family as you navigate this difficult time. May he rest in peace

Michael and Helena walsh claremorris
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to the Cleary family on the passing of Michael May God’s grace be your strength and His love be your comfort today and in the days to come.” May he rest in peace

Bridget Kearney
1 month ago

Condolences to Margaret and Emily and all the cleary family on the sad passing of Michael . May ye rest in peace

Emma Foody & Cathal Heaney
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Margaret, Emily and the Cleary family on the passing of Michael. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Ray Marie Shane Mikey Bryan Charles
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret & Emily and all the Cleary family on the passing of Michael he was a gentleman a

Anthony, Angela, Danny & Patrick Barry
1 month ago

Our heartfelt condolences to Margaret, Emily, John and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss our Brummie friend. He was one of the best. RIP Mick

Seamus and Michelle (Heneghan) Horan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily and the extended Cleary family. Michael was a true gentleman, loved the chats. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May Michael rest in peace.

Bernie & Rachel Delaney
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret Emily and extended family on the sad passing of Mick, May he rest in eternal peace

Kevin & Aneta Walsh
1 month ago

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend Michael. He was full of life, with a magical laugh that made everyone smile. Our sincere condolences to Margaret, Emily, and all the Cleary family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Rest in Peace Michael. 🙏

Helen, Barrie, Kath & Eilish
1 month ago

One of life’s true gents who we will miss so much. Keep right on mate !!!

Eugene and Mary McDonnell loughglynn
1 month ago

We offer our sincere condolence to Margaret Emily John and Lis Mae to the extended members of the Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Mark & Michelle Cleary Corroughadooey
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and Emily on the sad passing of Michael, R I.P.

Josie, Kieran & Cathal Canavan
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret and Emily. Mick was a true gent.
May he rest in peace.

Jonny Broxton
1 month ago

Condolences to Margaret and Emily and all the family. Mick was a lovely man. RIP.

Nora & Tom Kelly, Mayfield
1 month ago

Sincere sympathies on the passing of Mick to Margaret,Emily,John,grandaughter Lisa Mae,his sister Caroline & extended family.His journey is done so may he rest gently in peace.Memories of times past & old neighbours in Runcorn Rd.You are in thoughts & prayers at this very sad time.

Kevin Sharon Mark & Emma Gibbons
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret & Emily and all the Cleary family. Such a lovely neighbour always with a smile. We will miss you Michael. May you rest in eternal peace

Jimmy and Helen O Toole
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy Margaret and Cleary family on passing of Michael may he rest in peace

Eamon & Nellie Maloney
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cleary family on the passing of Michael.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Rest in peace Michael.

Mj and Ann Hughes
1 month ago

Sympathy to the Cleary family and extended families on the Death of Michael may he rest in peace Amen 🙏

Joann Cronin
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret,Emily and all the Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Jarlath, Mary English and family
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Emily, John, granddaughter Lisa Mae, sister Caroline & extended Cleary families on the sad passing of Mick, a gentleman always. May his gentle soul rip 🙏

Kevin and Aisling Charles
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to the Cleary family on the passing of Mick. He was an absolute gentleman. Rest in peace Mick and keep right on

John, Marian, and Natasha Crouch.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Emily, and John on the death of Michael, you could not wish for a better neighbour, and was an absolute gentleman. MAY he rest in peace.

Paul Lawless TD
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cleary family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

John
1 month ago

A great character whose company i enjoyed immensely for the short time I knew him. Condolences to his family and all who mourn him. Godspeed Mick

Paddy Finnegan
1 month ago

RIP Mick. A true gentleman. Condolences to all the family.

Josie and Chrity Garvey
1 month ago

To Margaret and Emily and all the Cleary family and extended family our sincere sympathy on the death of Michael, a lovely person, rest in peace Michael

Paraic & Mairead Prendergast
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret,Emily and all the Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael, he was a gentle man, may he rest in peace

Sean Begley, facefield
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cleary Family, many a great evenings laughter we had in O’Briens Bar
May he rest in peace

Tom Kearns
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael’s family.
A true gentleman
Rest in peace Mick 🙏

Cllr Richard Finn. / Rena Nally.
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily, John,extended families, neighbours and friends on the passing of Michael. A true gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

Patsy Callaghan, Carracastle
1 month ago

Sincere Condolences to Margaret, Emily and all the Cleary family on Michael’s passing, you are all in thoughts and prayers.
May Michael rest in peace

Julia Boland
1 month ago

Thinking of you Margaret and your family at this very sad time. Cherish the memories. May his soul rest in peace.

Fintan Gilligan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret , Emily and all the extended family on the passing of Michael . A true gentleman , may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace .

Tommy Hughes
1 month ago

So sorry to hear about the loss of Michael lovely man condolences to all the family may his gentle soul rest in peace

Roger Kirrane
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael’s family
Rest in peace Mick

Roger Dangerfield
1 month ago

R.I.P. Mick. Enjoyed our banter with Birmingham City and Aston Villa. Just proving opposite fans can still enjoy football. Keep right on to the end of the road. Great to have known you. Condolences and sympathy to your family. Up the Blues.

Michael and Evelyn Grant and family Brookhill
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and Emily on the passing of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Niamh Walsh – Farmhill
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret,Emily and all the Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Emily, Rod & Leah Gillon
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to Margaret, Emily and all of the Cleary family on the passing of Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Michael and Charlie Davin
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret, Emily, John, Lisa Mae and all Michael’s family & Friends. Michael always lit up the room when he walked in he will be sorely missed.
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Maurice Holohan.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to Margaret, Emily, John, Lisa and extended families on the passing of Micheál. A true gentleman and a true friend. May he rest in eternal peace. He will be deeply missed.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Jimmy & Mary Walsh, Mayfield
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret, Emily and extended family. You are in our prayers at this sad time. R.I.P Michael.

Thomas and Marian mc donald Galway
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Jenny and Tommy Moran Ballyhaunis
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret,Emily and all the Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace

Mary Grier and family. Coolroe. Claremorris.
1 month ago

Margaret and Emily I know how you feel today. I’m sad beyond words for your loss of Michael. We will continue to keep you both in our prayers. Michael’s journey is over now, he has earned Heaven. Rip Michael. 🙏

Siobhan & Peter Murphy
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you Margaret, Emily and all the family, thinking of you all at this sad time.
May he rest in peace.

Beth & Michael Kearns
1 month ago

Margaret & Emily – thinking of you during this difficult time – may Mike rest in Peace 🙏

John E Burke
1 month ago

RIP Michael. Condolences to your family and friends

Frank & Bridie Joyce
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cleary family on Micheal’s passing May he rest in peace 🙏

Mary MacDermott
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing, May his gentle soul rest in peace, thinking of you all at this sad time
Mary and john MacDermott Frenchpark

Thomas & Rosaleen Ruane
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margarer, Emily and extended Cleary family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Susan Panter
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret & Emily on the loss of Michael. I worked with him for a few years. May he R.I.P xx

Bridget McCormack
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Margaret Emily & all the Family, Mick R.I.P Will be missed, He was a gentleman may he rest in peace 🙏⚘️

Damien Hayes ballyhunis
1 month ago

May he rest in peace Michael

Oliver Brennan claremorris
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and Emily on the sad passing of Michael a true and wonderful gentleman never to be forgotten R I.P.

Tom Connolly Garrywadreen
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cleary family neighbour’s and friends on the death of Michael may his soul rest in peace 🙏.

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