Passing of popular Mayo GAA supporter Ray King widely mourned
The late Ray King, Castlebar and Westport.
The death has occurred of Ray King of Harmony Heights, Castlebar and late of Castlebar Street, Westport.
He died peacefully on Wednesday after a short illness in Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar.
Ray was known up and down the county as a passionate supporter of Mayo GAA and has travelled to Mayo games home and away for many years, as well as trips to Old Trafford to watch his beloved Manchester United.
Predeceased by his parents Katie and Brodie King, brothers Aiden and Martin, sisters Patsy and Evelyn, Ray is deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, children Martin, Nicola, Fiona, Rachel, Myles, Naomi, Katie, and Charlotte, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Mary and Kay, brother Gerard, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Ray will repose at Mayo University Hospital Mortuary (F23H529) this evening (Friday) from 4pm with removal at 5.30pm to St Mary's Church, Westport arriving at 6.15pm.
Funeral Mass will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 1pm with the funeral proceeding to Aughavale Cemetery, Westport.
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