James Kennedy
Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
25th May 2026
The death has occurred of James Kennedy, Knockroe, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon - May 25th 2026, peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Drumderrig Nursing Home, Boyle surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved parents, Mary and James, his brothers John, Miko, Joe, Pat, Aidan, and Brendan and his sister Mary.
Husband to Kathleen, loving father to Ken (London), Alan (Castlerea), David (Chester), Carola (Florida), Derek (Aughnacliffe). James will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, heartbroken children, his adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Kellie, Nia, Finn, Aidan, Halle, James, Jack, Georgia, Darragh, and Annie, daughter in law Kathryn, Alan’s partner Derval, Derek’s partner Shirley and Ken’s partner Michelle, his brother and sisters Eamon, Celia, Kathleen, Helen and Theresa, brother in laws, sister in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest In Peace
Reposing at Gaynor's Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Wednesday evening from 5 pm to 7pm, followed by Prayers and reception into St. Patrick's Church, Castlerea. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
James’ funeral Mass will be live-streamed on Gaynor Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
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