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The death has occurred of William (Willie) Silke
Two Mile Ditch, Castlegar, Galway

Peacefully at his home. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and father of the Late Olivia. Will be sadly missed by his daughters Sarah, Siobhán, Mary and Mairead, his sons Patrick, Tim, John Paul, Declan and Paschal, his brother Nicholas, his daughters-in-law Martha, Lisa, Siobhán and Claire, his son-in-law Niall, sisters-in-law Margaret and Katie, grandchildren Liam, Aidan, Shane, Owen, Katie, Lauren, John, Isabelle, Ailbhe, Cillian, Hannah, Molly, Joey, Aimee, Megan and Adam, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at Mervue Funeral Home on Friday, the 4th of March, from 5pm. Removal at 6:30pm to St. Columba’s Church, Castlegar. Requiem mass will take place on Saturday, the 5th of March, at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to The Lisheen Cemetery, Ballybrit. Willie’s funeral mass can be livestreamed via https://churchmedia.tv/st-columba Whilst government guidelines on covid19 restrictions have been lifted, please be mindful that covid19 is still in circulation.

 Book of Condolence: For those of you who would have liked to attend the funeral but are unable to do so, are invited to leave a personal message in the condolence section below. Willie’s family would like to thank you all for the kindness and support which has been shown to them, at this very sad time.