McSORLEY Monsignor Gerard 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 3rd 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 (Ballygawley), 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. Monsignor McSorley will repose at Ward’s Funeral Home, Ballybay, Co Monaghan (A75H585) today Thursday November 5th from 4.00pm until 7.00pm. Arriving at St Patrick’s Church, Ballybay, on tomorrow Friday evening November 6th for Reception Prayers at 4.00pm, 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 Saturday November 7th, at 12noon, 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. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.