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The death has occurred of John O’Brien (Bessbrook)

O’Brien, (Bessbrook) October 3, 2025, passed away (peacefully) at home, surrounded by his loving family, late of 39 Acorn Hill, High St, Bessbrook, Co Armagh.

John, dearly beloved husband of the late Linda RIP, loving father to Kerry, Wayne, Michael, Lee and Sean, cherished grandfather to Finn, Lennon and Paige, dearest brother to Richard, Pat, Jim, Tim, Tom, Bridget, Nora, Mary, Margaret, Eileen and Hannah, cherished son of Richard and Esther and a much-loved uncle, brother-in-law and friend.

John’s remains will repose in Mallon’s Funeral Home Mill Road, Bessbrook BT35 7DT, from 5pm-7pm Saturday and 1-3pm & 5-7pm Sunday.

Funeral leaving his late residence at 9:30am Monday for 10:30am Requiem Mass in St Malachy’s Church, Carrickcruppen.

Cremation following in Dardistown Crematorium, Santry.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family circle both at home in Ireland and Yorkshire, neighbours and many friends.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Evora Hospice: c/o the family or Daniel Mallon Funeral Director.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his gentle soul.

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