The death has occurred of Gilbert Tunney MBE, Enniskillen

Tunney Gilbert Joseph MBE Enniskillen, formerly of 10 Chanterhill Road, BT74 6DE, died unexpectedly in the South West Acute hospital on Friday 17th July 2020. Beloved husband of Winnie (nee O’Brien), devoted father of Nessa Straume (Paul), Claire Napier (Kevin), Edel Hill (Jim), Julie, Tracey Hunter (Mark), Gail Clarke (Marshall), Zoe Britton (Conor) and Joelene Abraham (Nicholas), brother to John, Margaret Rayner and the late Hugh, Vincent, Edmund, Kevin, Patricia Scallon, Nuala Kelly and Lawrence. Gilbert will be reposing in his late residence from 7pm on Friday 17th July. Gilbert will leave his late residence at 10.15am on Monday 20th July for 11am requiem mass in St Michael’s Church, Enniskillen, followed by his interment in Cross cemetery Enniskillen. For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route Gilbert will travel along the Chanterhill Road, Drumclay Link, Irvinestown Road, Belmore Street and High Street to St Michael’s Church. In light of the Corona virus and in the interests of health and safety within the community, the wake and funeral will be private.  As an alternative, the funeral mass can be viewed via the St Michael’s Church webcam. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister and entire family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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  1. Rest well dear Uncle Gilbert. Your generosity, business acumen and loyalty to family will always be remembered. You lived a remarkable life and will be very missed by many. Now watch over us along with our other loved ones who have gone before you.

    1. Deepest Sympathy Tracy and Mark on the loss of your beloved Dad . Thinking of you and all the family at this sad time . You will be in my prayers . Lots of love from Denis and Annemarie Dolan . Take care xx

  2. A Life lived fully. Rest in sweet Peace, Uncle Gilbert. May all our Loved Ones on the other side be gathered around you now welcoming you into the Gardens of Paradise. ????????❤️

  3. Rest in peace Gilbert
    Deepest sympathy to the family at this very sad time.

  4. On behalf of Claude and Angela Maguire and family please know that you have out heartfelt sympathy on the death of Gilbert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time . Gilbert may you rest in peace

  5. Rest in peace Gilbert. Deepest sympathy to Wnnie and all the family. God bless

  6. Deepest sympathy to the Tunney family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very time. Rest In Peace Gilbert ????

  7. Deepest Sympathy to the Tunney family on the death of Gilbert. May he rest in peace. Richard and Bronagh McCusker Trillick

  8. Rest in piece Gilbert.
    From
    Kevin, Gemma, Aimee, Lillie and Jack Doyle.

  9. Sincere sympathy to the Tunney family following the unexpected death of Gilbert. May he Rest in Peace.
    Eileen & Tommy McGovern, Teemore