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Seán Feehily Funeral Services
Feehily's Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Duck Street, Sligo
Services
Tuesday 2 July 2024
Hazelwood, Sligo

John Joe Higgins,
Hazelwood, Sligo
And formerly of Springlawn, Mountbellew, Co. Galway, July 2nd 2024.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the staff at North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo.
Dearly loved husband of Celia and father of Niall, Catríona and Seán.
Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Ellen.
Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Eleanor, grandchildren Stephen and Matthew, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
May John Joes soul rest in peace.
Reposing at Seán Feehilys Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo (F91EH98) from 5.00pm until 6:30pm on Thursday, July 4th. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at 12.00noon on Friday, July 5th in Saint Josephs Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo. Burial follows in Clogher New Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be livestreamed via
Https://www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/
Family home private.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to North West Hospice Fund c/o Seán Feehilys Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo via www.feehilys.ie/pay.
Those who wish to leave a condolence may do so in private below, on RIP.ie or by traditional manner.
All enquiries to Seán Feehily's Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114.
Declan / Mary Egan
81 Burnaby Heights, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Submitted 22 November 2025
Very sad to hear of Johns death. Was a good friend of mine in Sligo. Had many happy memories together in Sligo Rugby Club. Our condolences to Celia and family on you loss.
Geraldine Feeney
Ard Caoin, Ballinode, Sligo
Submitted 22 November 2025
So sorry to hear the sad news of Johns death. He was always a pleasure to meet and chat with. Lovely memories of him in Sligo RFC many years ago, one of lifes gentlemen. May his gentle soul be at peace. Thinking of you Celia and family at this sad lonely time for you all.
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Contact Feehilys on 071 915 9999 or our 24hr line 087 241 1114. We are here to help with arrangements and support.