Huge sadness following passing of young Mayo man
The late Jack Staunton.
There is immense sadness following the passing of a young Castlebar man following a courageous battle with illness.
Jack Staunton, of Craughwell, Galway, and late of Milebush, Castlebar, was an accomplished and popular pharmacist who made a huge difference to the lives of communities in Loughrea where he had worked and also his hometown.
Mr Staunton, who was aged in his 30s, passed away peacefully at University Hospital Galway.
Jack was a member of one of Castlebar’s best known business families. The death of the father-of-two will leave a huge void in the lives of those who knew him.
He is deeply mourned by his heartbroken wife Amber, children Keeva and Arlo, his parents Patrick and Anne Staunton, brother David, sisters Anne, Vicki and Megan, mother-in-law Mary Corbett, sisters-in-law, Erin Corbett and Amy Staunton, brothers-in-law Neil (Mc Kenna), Brian (Porter), Alistair (France), Killian Corbett (wife Amanda) and Jordan Corbett (partner Ellen Francis), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends and colleagues at Brogan's Pharmacy, Loughrea, and Staunton's Pharmacies, Castlebar.
Tributes were paid online to a “lovely and kind young man.” "He was always so kind, caring and supportive,” stated another.
"Jack was a kind and thoughtful family man. A true gentleman.
"He will be a huge loss to all who knew him," read another of the many messages of condolence.
Jack will repose at his home at Lisnakirka, Milebush, Castlebar tomorrow (Tuesday) from 4-7pm.
Requiem Mass takes place on Wednesday morning at 11.30am in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.
Jack will be laid to rest afterwards in Castlebar New cemetery (via main street).
