John Mel Smyth

Mar 5, 2026 16:27 By reception

John Mel Smyth

Harlesden, London and late of Ferefad, Longford.

John Mel Smyth passed away on Thursday, 12th February 2026. Peacefully, at Charing Cross Hospital, London.

Predeceased by his parents John and Josie and his son Shane.

Sadly missed by his loving daughter Jade (Dublin), his sons Aran and Jason (London), his brothers Philip (Manchester), Barney (Moydow), Leo (Liverpool) and Martin (London), his sisters Shirley (Cavan) and Pauline (Cavan), aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace.

Burial of ashes will take place in Ardagh cemetery following 11.30am Mass on Sunday next 8th March.

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Condolences (12)

Liz Connell nee Hussey

Mar 5, 2026 17:15

Deepest Condolences to all the family rest in peace John Mel 🙏

Martin maloney Ballinalee

Mar 6, 2026 13:44

Condolences to the family of John may be rest in peace

Margo Nolan

Mar 6, 2026 16:51

Condolences to Barney, Philip and all the Smyth families on the sad passing of your dear brother John may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏

Peter Casey, Prucklish, Newtownforbes.

Mar 7, 2026 09:03

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family on Johns sad passing. 🕇 May John's Soul Rest in Peace 🕇

Monica Patten and Teresa Kilbane (nee Smyth)

Mar 7, 2026 21:09

Sincere condolences to John Mel’s children, brothers and sisters and families. Happy memories of Keenagh. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Gay Devane (nee Smyth)

Mar 7, 2026 22:33

Sincere sympathy to the Smyth Family on the death of John Mel, so many memories of when we were young at Granny’s in Kenagh. I hope you find consolation knowing he is with loved ones gone before him. May his gentle soul rest in peace, God bless,

Tom McGuinness

Mar 7, 2026 23:52

Sincere condolences to Shirley, Tee and the Smyth family on the death of John Mel. May John Mel rest in peace.

John Nolan

Mar 8, 2026 15:57

Condolence to Philip, Barney, & extended family on the death of John, RIP.

Annah & Anthony Greene Colehill

Mar 9, 2026 13:12

Sincere sympathy to Barney and Family especially Laura, your Brothers, Sisters and extended family at this sad time. Rest peacefully John Mel.

John Ward

Mar 11, 2026 14:48

Deepest sympathy to Phillip Barney and all the family on your sad loss o may John Mel REST in peace

Ned & Mary Regan, Mohill.

Mar 12, 2026 19:38

Deepest sympathies to all of John’s family. We became good friends through “Facebook “ and shared a love for music and poetry. May he rest in eternal peace. 🙏🙏

Noeleen/ Cyril Hewitt

Mar 16, 2026 22:25

Sincere sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of John Mel. Remember him from calling to his Granny’s house in Loughill Kenagh. May he rest in peace.

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