On 20th of May 2026, peacefully at Bushmount Nursing Home Clonakilty, surrounded by his loving family, John (MVB, MRCVS), of Main Street, Drimoleague and formerly of Bunalun, Skibbereen (Late of Byrne, Crowley and O’Keeffe, and Castlelands Veterinary Clinics).
Son of the late Jim and Rita Crowley, brother of the late Seamus and Michael.
Beloved husband of Chris (nee O’Connor) and loving father of James, Sinead, Aisling and John.
Dear brother of Mary (Kelleher), Paddy and Phil (Walsh).
Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, sisters, brother, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law Richard Debarbouille and Peter Rock, his grandchildren Jean-Luc, Gearóid, Clíonadh, Teigh, Fiona, Reuben, Rosie and Robin, nephews, nieces, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins especially the Crowleys in Hawthorn, former esteemed work colleagues Maurice, Jim, Sean and Rosemary, relatives, neighbours, friends and loyal clients.
May John rest in peace.
Lying in repose at Daly’s Funeral Home, Chapel Street, Drimoleague on Monday (25th) from 6pm to 8pm followed by prayers. Requiem Mass on Tuesday (26th) at 2pm in All Saints Church, Drimoleague – livestreamed on https://corklivestream.com/funerals. John’s funeral cortege will leave Daly’s Funeral Home, Chapel Street, Drimoleague on Wednesday (27th) at 1.20pm for Cremation Service at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy at 3pm. Friends and family are warmly invited to attend.
House private. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Parkinsons Ireland.
John’s family would like to thank Dr. Tom O’Donnell and Dr. Deirdre Scully, all the doctors, nurses and carers in Bantry General Hospital and Bushmount Nursing Home, Clonakilty. Special mention to Susan O’Driscoll, Catherine McCarthy, Rita Smith, Chloe, Denise and Dawn.
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