In memoriam: Christy Ferris

 


In memoriam: 

Christy John Ferris

17 October 1943 - 16 October 2025





Dear Friends, 

16th October, was a sad day in the parishes, with the passing of dear Christy, but peaceful and joyful for Christy who has gone home to God and to Love. 

May he rest in peace and rise in glory +

You can find the death notice and funeral arrangements below, and/or on RIP.ie at this link: 

https://rip.ie/death-notice/christy-ferris-mayo-westport-608345


Our deepest sympathy is with Christy’s family. 


In Christ,

Revd Suzanne





Christy Ferris, Clogher

The death has occurred of Christy Ferris, Clogher, Westport, peacefully in the wonderful care of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice surrounded by his loving family and friends. 

 

Predeceased by his wife Finnuala.

 

Christy will be deeply missed by his daughters Julie, Amanda, Sharon & Suzanne & son Robert, beloved Dylan, sons-in-laws John, David & Tony, grandchildren Joshua, Danny, Lara, Nicole, Alannah, Isabella, Patrick, Amber, Rian & Shane, brothers-in-law Eric & John Beckett, extended family, neighbours & friends.


AT REST

 

Reposing at McGing’s Funeral Home (F28 RX58) on Friday (October 17th) from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.

THE PUBLIC QUEUE FOR ENTRY INTO THE FUNERAL HOME WILL NOW BE FROM THE SHOP STREET DIRECTION.


Funeral Service will be celebrated at 12:30pm on Saturday (October 18th) in St. Brendan’s Church, Kilmeena with funeral proceeding to Holy Trinity Cemetery.

 

Christy’s Service can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/Kilmeena to on radio at 106.3FM (Kilmeena Radio). 

 

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Mayo Hospice on following link www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/ or c/o McGing Funeral Directors.

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