Rupert de Lacy Staunton

‘The Dell’, Clonalis, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon (3^rd May 2026) – peacefully at his home.

He is predeceased by his parents Eva and Maurice, infant son John, brothers Charlie and Hugh and his sister-in-law Mary.

Rupert will be sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, heartbroken children, daughters Eva and Rosalind and sons Ian and Declan, his sisters Ena and Dorothy, adored grandchildren Matthew, Nathaniel, Samuel, Isabelle, Max, Ivy and Leo, Eva’s partner Niall and Declan’s wife Emma, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, cousins, neighbours and friends.

May He Rest In Peace.

Rupert will be reposing at his home (eircode F45 TV04) on Thursday from 5pm until 8pm

House private at all other times please.

Removal on Friday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.

Burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

The funeral Mass will be live-streamed on Gaynor Funeral Directors’ Facebook page.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu, if desired to Cancer Care West.

House strictly private on Friday morning.

Published On: May 4^th, 2026

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Patricia Glennon Heaney. Ballyhaunis

2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret and family on the death of Rupert. May his soul rest in peace

Maud Fitzgerald Henry

2 days ago

Condolences to all the family. Rest in peace Rupert

Gerry and Nancy O’Gara

4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and family on the death of Rupert.

Pat and William O’Connor Swinford

4 days ago

Our sincerest sympathy and condolences to the Staunton family on the passing of Rupert RIP. He will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of meeting him in this life.

Michael and Bernie Harvey

4 days ago

Deepest condolences on the passing of Rupert. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Gerry &Noreen Tiernan

4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Magaret, Eva, Rosalind, Ian, Declan and the extended family. Rupert was a true gentleman and a great friend.
Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam dhílis.

Willie and Sheila Broderick brackloon ballyhaunis.

5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and family and extended families on the death of Rubert .May he rest in peace 🙏.

Joe and mary Hunt Breamore loughglynn

5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and your families on the sad passing of Rupert he was such a lovely gentleman. May Rupert gentle soul rest in peace.

Colette & Patrick Mc Dermott – Loughglynn

5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to his wife Margaret, his children Eva, Rosalind, Ian and Declan so sorry for your loss,
RIP Rupert

Gerry and Freddie Quinn Derreen Trien

5 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to Margaret and all the family and friends of Rupert. May His Gentle Soal Rest in Peace 🙏🙏..

Lorcan Cribbin castlebar

5 days ago

Sympathy to the Staunton Family on their Loss RIP

Frank and Ann jennings carravilla hollymount Co mayo

5 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Rupert’s family on your very sad loss. We will miss our chats in oncology in castlebar.
Rest in peace Rupert, a gentleman.

Felim and Marie Clarke, Ballina.

5 days ago

Deepest sympathies to Margaret and family on the passing of Rupert, may he rest in peace.

Mary dunne

5 days ago

So sorry Margaret and family to hear of Rupert’s passing,
may he rest in peace

Helen hunt castlerea

5 days ago

My deepest condolences to Rupert’s wife and daughter and sons and his family.
I was very sorry to hear he has passed away, he brought a lot of books to my shop, a lovely man to talk to.
May his soul rest in peace

David M.Revins Castlebar

6 days ago

Deepest condolences to the Staunton and extended families..I remember Rupert well from my youth in Castlerea..Rest in Peace Rupert

Madeline O Donnell Castlehill Castlerea

6 days ago

Smypathy to all the family 🙏

Liam Gibbons, Westport Golf Club

6 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to all Rupert’s Family & Friends on his sad Passing. Many’s the time I met Rupert on the Golf Course’s of Connaught. MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

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