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Willie (Bill) Heaney

Willie-Heaney

Castlebarnagh, Midfield, Swinford (11th May, 2026) – peacefully in the tender loving care of Sonas Nursing Home, Knock in his 97th year.

R.I.P.

Predeceased by his parents William and Ellen, his brothers Hughie and J.P., his sisters Catherine, Mary, Eileen and Noreen R.I.P.

Willie will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family circle, neighbours and friends.

Reposing in Campbell’s Funeral Home, Swinford (F12YE00) on Wednesday, 13th May from 6pm until 8pm with removal to St. Joseph’s Church, Midfield arriving at 8.30pm.

Willie’s Funeral Mass with take place on Thursday, 14th May at 12 noon prior to burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

May Willie Rest In Peace.

Mass can be viewed live on Campbell Funeral Directors Facebook Page.

Published On: May 12th, 2026

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Mary and Imelda Brennan, Swinford
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Willie’s family. May he rest in peace.

Molloy Family Cloonlara
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy on the passing of Willie. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

The Underwood family Childers Heights Ballina.
1 month ago

Our Sincere sympathy to the Heaney Family Nieces and Nephews and friends on the sad passing of Willie. May his gentle soul rest in peace RIP

Michael and Frances Ryan
1 month ago

Condolences to all of Willies family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.

Andy Madden Swinford
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Heaney and extended Family neighbours and friends on the Death of Willie , May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom Veronica and kieran Campbell midfield
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to the nieces and nephews of Willie, a true gentleman.
May he rest in peace

David and Ethna Kelly and family Brackloon
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to Willie’s nieces and nephews and family, a true gentleman.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Ellen Walsh, Aidan O’Donnell and family Midfield
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the extended Heaney and Browne families on the passing of Willie. May he rest in peace

Kathleen Durkan and family, Coventry
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Heaney family, and Willie’s friends and neighbours on his passing. May he rest in peace.

JP Mc Loughlin
1 month ago

Uncle Bill was a lovely man, a great storyteller of times past. The last of his generation and someone who lived so independently for so long to a great age, so much so, you’d think he’d be here forever.

He gave me advice when I was a child of never say no to anyone who offers you money!!! Advice that is as sound now as it was then, but it showed his fun and humorous personality.

He has left many fond memories behind in many people and it is in that, a life well lived can be celebrated.

Delia Hegarty and family
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to you all on the death of Willie. May he rest in peace.

Mike Durkan
1 month ago

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our wonderful neighbour and friend on Monday in his 97th year.
I knew Willie all my life, and he was such a big part of our family home, the community and of so many people’s lives. He was always kind, welcoming, and full of quiet wisdom, with time for a chat and a warm smile whenever you met him. Growing up, he was simply always there, a constant, familiar presence who made our community feel like home, while always driving his Massey Ferguson Tractor.
I feel very lucky to have known him for so many years, and I will always remember him with great fondness and respect.
My heartfelt condolences to all his nieces, nephews extended families and loved ones on all sides. May he rest in peace. xxx

Mike and Martina Durkan, Monaghan

VIncent & Maureen Gallagher(nee Gavin)
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to Willie’s nephews, nieces, neighbours and many friends
on the sad passing of Willie. A true gentleman with always a lovely smile.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Teresa Moore
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret & family & to the extended Heaney family on the death of Willie. May his soul rest in peace.

Bernard, Annie & Katie O’Brien Midfield
1 month ago

Willie you were a true gentleman and a wonderful storyteller. May you now enjoy the eternal peace you truly deserve. Our sincere condolences to your family , neighbours and many friends.

Sean & Patsy Sweeney
1 month ago

So sorry to hear that “Uncle Willie” has passed away after such a long and fruitful life. For years have heard Martin & Josephine speak with such love and enjoyment of going to visit him in Midfield. A great loss to all on the Browne family tree and our deepest condolences to Martin & Josephine , Mary, Kathleen, Sheila and the all the Browne, Morrin and Boyling families. May Willie’s gentle soul rest in peace. So sorry we are unable to attend Willie’s funeral.
— Sean & Patsy Sweeney Ballina

Theresa and Gerry Foy.
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to Margaret and all his nieces and nephews on the sad passing of Willie. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Danny Gallagher and Family
1 month ago

Condolences to Martin. Josephine and the extended Heaney and Browne Families on the sad death of Willie. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Vincent and Nancy Murtagh Tullinacurra.
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to all Willie’s Relations,May his gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Caroline & James Mc Mahon
1 month ago

Condolences to you Martin and family on the passing of your uncle. May he rest in peace

Ann and Sean Brett Midfield
1 month ago

To Margaret and all Willie’s nieces and nephews and good friends. He was a lovely man and always called me by name right up to the last days. He will be missed in Sonas. May he rest in peace

Eugene Kenny, Kilbride.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Willie’s nephews, nieces, relatives and friends on his death. He was a very nice man. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tommy & Breege O’Hara
1 month ago

Condolences to Martin and Josephine and the extended Browne and Heaney families on the death of Willie. May he Rest In Peace

Paddy Gavin Tullynahoo
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Willie’s family, a true gentleman. Rest in peace Willie.

Mary and Martyn Timmiss
1 month ago

Sending our sincere condolences to The Heaney family, extended family and friends on the passing of Bill.
Although we never had the privilege of knowing Bill, we feel very much like we do know him through my Dad Pat Campbell. Dad worked with and lodged with Bill in Yorkshire and I know he thought the world of him. He spoke of him often and would always visit him when he came home to Ireland. I am sure he was a hard working, true gentleman and I am
also sure he had stories to tell that would keep you all entertained for hours. Rest in eternal peace Bill.

John and Theresa Oneill Tullinacurra
1 month ago

Sincere symapthy to Willies Nices and Nephews and extended family he was a true Gentleman may he rest in peace

James & Leanne Durkan, Cashelbarnagh
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to all of Willie’s nieces, nephews, extended family, and his wide circle of friends. Willie was a true character, the finest neighbour, and a great friend. We have such fond memories of him, and we will always remember him.

Maureen McNicholas
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Willie’s nieces and nephews and extended family on his passing. I have many memories of him. He was a lovely person and a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

John and Marian Conlon
1 month ago

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Willie. Gentleman. Deepest sympathy to all his family and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul & Patricia Maloney
1 month ago

Condolences to all his family and relatives. Willie was a true gentleman and stalwart of the Midfield Pipe Band.
May his soul Rest In Eternal Peace

David O’Malley & Imelda Leonard
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to Martin, Josephine and all Willie’s extended family.
May he rest in peace.

Tom & Breda Devine
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Willie’s nieces and nephews on Willie’s sad passing.
May his soul Rest in Peace.

Bridie O’Donnell (Durkan) & Family Birmingham
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Willie’s nieces ,nephews, neighbours, and friends on his sad passing. He was a true gentleman and great neighbour and will be sadly missed, may his soul rest in Peace.

Margaret & Anne Durkan (Birmingham)
1 month ago

Condolences to Willie’s nieces, nephews ,extended family, friends and neighbours on his sad passing. Willie was a true gentleman, great neighbour and always had a funny story to tell, he will be sadly missed. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Eoghan O’Connell
1 month ago

So sorry to hear Willie passed away. He was a lovely gentleman and very popular in the community.
May he rest in peace.

Rosaleen& Sean Goodwin
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Martin, Josephine and extended Brown family on the death of Willie.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Andrew & Maggie McDonagh (London)
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Willies’s nieces, nephews and extended family on his sad passing. A true gentleman. Rest in Peace.

Karen Hunt ,Kilkelly
1 month ago

My condolences to Willie’s family, he was a lovely man ,a proper gentleman , always dressed so smart , always had a chat and he did like a bit of blaggarding!! A Saturday night was not complete in Julian’s without Willie and his mates in the front bar ,( good times ) May Willie’s gentle soul rest in peace .

Martin & Alberta Durkan
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Willie’s nieces & nephew’s,neighbours & friends on the passing of Willie.He was a great neighbour & a true gentleman.
May God be good to him.
Rest in eternal peace

Michael and Mary Durkan. (Cashelbarnagh)
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Willie’s family and friends. He was a True Gentleman, Fantastic Neighbour and a Great Friend. He will never be forgotten. May He Rest In Peace.

Kevin and Catherina Nestor
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Willie’s family on his passing, may he rest in peace 🙏

Mary Mulligan Swinford
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and all his nieces and nephews on the sad passing of Willie Got to know Willie when I worked in the Day Centre Lovely man

Vincent and Mary Barrett Foxford
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Martin Browne Josephine and family & extended Heaney families on the sad passing of Willie, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Fr. Gerry Davey, Coolaney, County Sligo
1 month ago

Condolences to all Willie’s nephews, nieces, neighbours and friends. Willie will be remembered for his kind and gentle nature. May he rest in eternal peace.

Pat Duffy, Swinford
1 month ago

My heartfelt condolences for the Heaney family on the passing of Willie. I knew Willie many years ago. A lovely man. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Mary Kelly & Family Midfield
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy To Willie’s Nieces, Nephews, Family’s & Neighbours & Mary & Michael Durkan & Family Was So Good To Willie.
A Lovely Gentleman So Friendly and loved to have the chat. May He Rest In Peace

Mary Holian (nee Forkan) Treenkeel kiltimagh , and family
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Willie’s nieces, nephews and extended Heaney family, may he Rest in Peace 🙏

Tom & Cora Barrett.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Martin and Josephine and to all his nieces and nephews on the death of Willie. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Esther Cummons
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Martin, Josephine, nieces, nephews and all extended family on the passing of Willie. Also to Willie’s friends and neighbours. May Willie rest in eternal peace.

Rosaleen& Sean Goodwin
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Martin Josephine and extended family on the death of Willie,
may his gentle soul rest in peace

Martin and Kathleen Kilgallon, Curryane, Swinford.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Willies family. May he rest in eternal peace.

Pat Durkan and family Gloucestershire/Sydney
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all Willie’s family. He was a true friend for nearly a century. May he rest in peace.

Tiernan & Deirdre OMalley
1 month ago

Condolences to Martin, the Browne and all Willie’s extended family on his passing .

Patricia Mc Donnell Barley Hill Court Bohola Co Mayo
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all Willies nieces .nephews and all his relations friends and neighbours on his passing. May he rest in peace

Alan and Louise Lavin, Midfield
1 month ago

Willie was a true gentleman, condolences to all family members. RIP Willie

Patricia & Willie Regan Charlestown
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret and all Willie’s family on his passing.
May his soul rest in peace.

kieran, carmel and ciaran walsh, shammer, kilkelly.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Heaney family and relations on the passing of Willie ,may he rest in peace.

Martin Durkan & Family in Sheffield
1 month ago

Sending our deepest condolences and sympathy to Willies family. He was a special family friend of many years and will be greatly missed. A true gentleman and friend. May he rest in peace

John, Kay & Shauna Kennedy, Kinaffe, Swinford
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Heaney Family on the passing of Willie. May he Rest in Peace. A Gentleman.

William & Joan Morley & Family Midfield
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to all Willies family at this sad time. We have fond memories of him and his storytelling. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Lavin & family, Swinford.
1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to all Willie’s nieces, nephews and extended Heaney family and friends.He was a gentleman always friendly to meet,,May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Jim Kilgallon & family
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Willie’s nieces & nephews, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Maureen and J.P. Haran
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Willie’s family and friends. He was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe and Maureen Williams Meelick
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all Willie’s relatives and neighbours on his death .He was a lovely man and always enjoyed chatting to him in the DayCentre in Swinford .Rest in peace Willie .

Jimmie and Margaret Muldowney
1 month ago

Our sincere sympathy to Willie’s nieces nephews neighbours and friends on the passing of Willie. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏

James Smyth Brackloon
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all Willies nieces .nephews and all his relations friends and neighbours on his passing. May he rest in peace

Kathleen Regan &Family Midfield my sincere
1 month ago

My sincere sympathy to Willies family The Ryans .Solans.Browns Gavigan and Heaney family his nfriends and neighbours especially the Durkans.Willie was a pure genleman and a great neighbour. May you rest in heavenly peace Willie.

Mary O’Malley and Family, Castlehill
1 month ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Martin, Kathleen, Mary, Sheila, Nieces, Nephews and extended family on the loss of your dearly beloved Uncle Willie. Always enjoyed my visits to his home. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom & Caroline Morley & Family Carracastle / Midfield
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Willies family & the extended Heaney families .May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne Kearney & family Midfield
1 month ago

Condolences to Willie’s nieces and nephews and family members on the sad passing of Willie . He was a great neighbour always so helpful . A gentleman . May Willie rest in peace

Michael & Maureen McLoughlin Brackloon Swinford
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Willies Nieces and nephews & extended family on the passing of Willie may he rest in peace

Patricia Ditchburn (Costello) Midfield.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Heaney family on the passing of Willie. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Andy Gavin Maintenance Knock
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Bill’s family and friends on his passing Bill was a gentleman. He loved to talk about his horses and farming. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Francis Brennan.
1 month ago

Sympathy to the Heaney Family on the passing of Willie. A real nice gentleman. May He Rest in Peace. Francis Brennan.

The Tierney family Ardgullen Swinford
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Heaney family on the passing of Willie RIP

Michael & Dorothy Mc Donnell
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Martin Browne, Josephine & Family the extended Heaney Family on the sad passing of of Willie May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

David & Carole Gallagher
1 month ago

So Sad to lose Willie who was a true gentleman, my relation and my Godfather.
When I last saw him last year he talked lovingly about his life and in particular about his life and times in Mexborough when he was in his early twenties.
He loved to talk about the old times back then when he was a young man and remembered the people and places still familiar to him and was always interested to know what was happening there now.
It was always great to have the Craic with him every time I was able to visit.
He is the last of a special generation, a special person to me and I am very sad at his passing.
Condolences to all his friends and family and may he rest in peace.
David Gallagher

Michael & Sarah Durkin & Family, Carnacull
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all Williams nephews and nieces on his passing William was the old stock, a great neighbour and friend we won’t see his like again. Rest in peace William.

Winnie & Jimmie Muldowney carnacull
1 month ago

We were truly sorry to hear of Willie’s death, sincere sympathy to all the Browne, Solan, Ryan & Gavaghan family & Heaney families on yere uncles death. Willie was a gentleman, we have many memories of him from our school days, taking the near cut to school up across the fields & down by what we used to call ”willie Heaneys boreen” he would always be out & about for a chat, Willie was a lovely man & will not be forgotten by his neighbours & friends, RIP in your heavenly home Willie,

John & Mary Goodwin
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Martin, the Browne family and all the nieces and nephews on the death of Willie, a true gentleman RIP

Mary Maloney and family Swinford.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Willie’s loved ones. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom & Eileen Kennedy, Swinford.
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to Willie’s relatives on his passing. Willie was one of life’s Gentlemen. May he Rest in Eternal Peace.

Maureen+Michael McNulty, Leeds and formerly Derryronane
1 month ago

Sincere condolence to Willies Nieces and Nephews on his recent Bereavement. Rest in Peace with your Parents and Siblings. Blessings to all.🙏🏻

Adrian & Fiona Forkan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Willie’s nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends . He was a true gentleman.
Rest in Peace Willie.

Jim & Anne McGarry
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Martin and Josephine, the extended Browne and Heaney families on the death of Willie. May his kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Patricia and Martin Kelly Coolcronan, Foxford
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all his nephews, nieces and all extended Heaney family members on the passing of Willie. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Jp and Phil Reynolds midfield
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of Willie’s passing, a true gentleman.
May he rip 🙏

Evelyn and Pat Thompson, Swinford,
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all of the Heaney Family on Willie’s passing, May he Rest in Peace.

Murtagh family Brackloon Swinford
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to Margaret Mcloughlin and family on the death of your uncle Willie 🙏 may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace 🙏 our thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏

Catherine Quinn and Family Midfield Swinford
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Willie’s relatives and friends on his passing.
May he rest in peace RIP

Eileen Gallagher sonnagh
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Willies family, he was a lovely man and liked the chat RIP Willie 🙏⚘️

Pat and William O’Connor Swinford
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Heaney family on the passing of Bill RIP

MAry and Michael TUnney derryronane
1 month ago

Deepest sympath to Margaret on the death of your uncle Bill and to all the Heaney Families.
May Bill rest in peace

Betty & Lorcan Cribbin
1 month ago

Condolences to all Willie’s relatives. He was a gentleman. Rest in Peace Willie.

Dorothy walsh ballina and swinford
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Willie’s nephew Martin Browne and all Willie’s family on the passing of Willie. A lovely gentleman. May he rest in peace

John and Mary Caulfield Kilkelly.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Willie’s relatives and friends on his death.A gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Tony and Mary Durkan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to margaret and family on the passing of your uncle Willie, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Ann Mc Donnell Curryane Swinford Co Mayo
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the family of Willie, to his nieces and nephews, cousins, neighbours and all his extended family and friends.
May his gentle soul R I P

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