McSORLEY, Monsignor Gerard

McSORLEY - The death has occurred of Monsignor Gerard McSorley, P.E., retired Parish Priest of Tullycorbet, Co. Monaghan, and formerly of Newtownsaville, Eskra Co. Tyrone. Peacefully, in the tender loving care of the nursing staff of St. Anne’s Nursing Home, Ballybay, on Tuesday November 3, surrounded by family.

Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Winifred, sister Teresa (Mulligan), brothers Eugene and Brian. Monsignor McSorley will be deeply regretted, and lovingly remembered by his brothers Donal (Omagh) and Michael (Clogher), his sisters-in-law Kathleen and Eilish, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, Bishops and Clergy of the Clogher Diocese, the people of the parishes in which he served and a wide circle of family and friends.

Throughout his many years of dedicated priestly ministry, Monsignor McSorley served in the parishes of Tempo, Clara (Errigal Truagh) and Monaghan / Rackwallace, as well as on the staff of St. Macartan’s College, Monaghan. From 1980 to 1990, he served as Prior of Lough Derg and Parish Priest of Pettigo, before taking up his appointment as Parish Priest of Tullycorbet. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. Reception Prayers at 4.00pm, on today (Friday) November 6, in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballybay, followed by public repose until Night Prayer at 8.00pm. Monsignor McSorley’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballybay, on tomorrow (Saturday) November 7, at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please, Donations in lieu, if desired, to St. Patrick’s Church Repair Fund and Cuan Mhuire, Ballybay, care of Ward’s Funeral Home, or via the donation box provided.

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