The death has occurred of Fr Jim Staunton, Forest Hills, Melbourne, formerly of Carraholly, Westport, in his 95th year and in his 72nd year of priesthood.

Predeceased by his loving and beloved parents, Brigid and Thomas, his ten siblings Maureen (Sr. Enda), Fr. Joe, Tommy, Margaret, Colum, Frances Teresa, John, Aidan, Briena and Gerard and his nephew John Meaney.

Dearly loved Uncle of his Staunton and Meaney nieces and nephews in Ireland, USA and UK: Mary, Breda, Tommy, Joe, Margaret, Jim, Colum and Teresa (Carraholly) Mary and Jim (Westport), Maureen, Margaret, Tommy, Catherine, John and Patrick (Cleveland, USA), Margaret, Teresa, Thomas, Jackie and Ged (Manchester, U.K.).

Deeply regretted by his nephews and nieces their spouses, partners, children, grandchildren and extended families, other relatives, neighbours and friends in Ireland and Melbourne.

MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE

Fr. Jim’s Funeral takes place at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Blackburn Sth., Melbourne, with Bishop Martin Ashe as celebrant, on Thursday (November 13^th) at 10.30am (Australian time). The Funeral Mass will be broadcast live and can be viewed using the Webcast livestream button below on Wednesday (November 12^th) at 11:30pm Irish time.

https://tobin.5stream.com/webcast/147607#:~:text=Fr%20James%20Francis%20Staunton

https://tobinbrothers.com.au/tribute/James-Staunton-2509098/

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St Brendan’s Church, Myna, Westport, on Saturday (November 22^nd), at 6:00pm by Fr. Jim’s good friend, Fr. Tony King.

This Memorial Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchtv.ie/kilmeena

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,

May the perpetual light shine upon him.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed

Rest in peace.

Amen.

“The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended.”. 

You are invited to leave your message of sympathy for the family on the Condolence book link below.

Enquiries to McGings Funeral Directors, Westport.