LAFFERTY, John Anthony

Born on August 6, 1947. Passed away February 7, 2023.

Passed away surrounded by love on Tuesday 7 February 2023.
Loved and loving husband of Mary.
Cherished Dad of Claire, Roisin and Marie.
Father-in-law of Jeff and Charlie.
Adored pop of Grace.
A life well lived.

Son of Jack and Gertrude (both dec.)
Dearly loved brother of Anne, Denise, Mary and Michael (dec.)

Funeral Notice
Lumen Christi Catholic Church 35 Walker Parade, ChurchillView Map
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr John Anthony Lafferty will be offered at Lumen Christi Catholic Church, Walker Parade, Churchill on MONDAY (February 20, 2023) at 11.00 am.

At the conclusion of Mass the Funeral will leave for the Hazelwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Peter Mac would be appreciated, envelopes available at the Church OR CLICK HERE to donate online.

John's service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. Deepest sympathy to Mary and girls at this sad time sending prayers to you all Lorraine &Mile Bissett and family

    Lorraine Bissett February 8, 2023
  2. Uncle John the kind, gent and fighter that was loved by all will be so sadly missed. Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all as we keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts at this very difficult time. Lots of love Anne & Alex.

    Anne Cooper February 8, 2023
  3. Condolences to all of John’s family. Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Memories of our time at St Paul’s College back in the day.
    Wayne Knibbs

    Wayne Knibbs February 9, 2023
  4. Dearest Mary,Claire,Roisin & Marie,
    So saddened to hear of the loss of John.
    Remember for his cheeky smile and gentle soul he will be greatly missed.
    Sending all our love The Ferguson family

    Bernie & Tony Ferguson February 9, 2023
  5. Dear Mary, Claire, Roisin, Marie and family, Deepest sympathy to you all. Thinking of you at this sad and very difficult time.

    Sue Meall February 9, 2023
  6. To all the Lafferty family.Out sympathy ,thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Love from Liz and the Toomey and Enter Familes.

    Liz Toomey February 9, 2023
  7. Mary, Clare, Roisin and Marie both spouses and Denise, Mary and Anne. John was a uniquely wonderful and lovely gentle man.
    Doubtlessly he’s watching out for you all. Indeed it must be veritable Purgatory for him not to be visible to you today.
    His life as son, brother, spouse, father, Grandfather, colleague, neighbour and my one and only Brother in Law…his life was a glorious celebration of feet on the ground authentic humanity and Christianity. Alas, All we could want is more time with him. But “Battle is o’er”, and Our Father must have said “you’ve won!” So come now to your Eternal home & Reward.
    Prayers Mass and Love. Fr Tom xx

    Fr Thomas Cooper February 10, 2023
  8. Dear Mary and all the families, we are so saddened to hear of John’s passing,
    Our condolences to you all.🙏
    From Graeme, Gel and family

    Graeme and Angelika Giles February 10, 2023
  9. Dear Mary, Claire, Roisin, Marie & families

    Our hearts and prayers are with you all with the sad loss of your beautiful husband, father, father in law & pop.

    John was a quiet man with a beautiful smile. He was always concerned about everyone else and always had time for a chat, even when he was worn out from a days work or exhausted from treatment for his illness.
    Watch over your girls John, as you rest peacefully.

    Love Ray & Bernice Linton & all the Linton families

    Linton families February 10, 2023
  10. Dearest Mary & family, so sad to here that John has passed away. Please accept my deepest condolences.
    Love
    Margaret Wellsmore ❤️

    Margaret Wellsmore February 10, 2023
  11. My deepest sympathy to you Mary and girls. May the love and support of family and friends and the memories of your John comfort you at this very sad time.
    Love Julie Ryan

    Julie Ryan February 11, 2023
  12. God has called another wonderful soul to him our deepest sympathy to Mary and Family. Leo and Bev.

    bev noonan February 13, 2023
  13. Goodbye to your beautiful smiley face but not to your memory. Love and condolences to all the family

    Leonie, Hans and Greg. February 13, 2023
  14. Dear Mary and Family
    Thinking of you all during this difficult time, may time help heal you heavy hearts and happy memories shine through.

    Elaine Alexander February 13, 2023
  15. Thinking of you – Mary, Claire, Roisin,, Marie, Anne, Denise and Mary…John, a very caring person who inspired respect, with a heart of gold and infectious enthusiasm having the familial Lafferty resilience.
    All our love Meredith & Andrew Irwin

    Meredith & Andrew Irwin February 13, 2023
  16. To Mary, Claire, Roisin and Marie deepest sympathy at this sad time from Michael and Theresa Lavin, Killester, Dublin

    Michael and Theresa Lavin February 13, 2023
  17. A beautiful man… one of the best.
    Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Mary, Claire, Roisin, Marie and families. Love is eternal. In God’s care.
    Anne Huggins and family

    Anne Huggins February 14, 2023
  18. To Mary, Claire, Roisin, Marie,extended family relatives and friends so terribly sorry to hear of dear John’s unexpected passing to his Eternal Reward. Have been thinking of you all,l prayerful remembrance. May John now rest in Eternal Peace. Will participate in funeral Mass via Webcam in 6 days time.
    Renewed condolences,
    Jerry and Kathleen Harrington,
    Tipperary, Ireland.

    Kathleen Harrington February 14, 2023
  19. To my very dear friend Mary and your girls. I’m so sorry to hear your sad news on the passing of your beloved John. Thinking of you all. Gayle Webster and family

    Gayle Webster February 14, 2023
  20. One of nature’s gentlemen. I am truly honoured to have known him. To my dear friend Mary and her precious girls, you are in my prayers. Lots of love to all xxx

    Alison Dwyer February 14, 2023
  21. To my beautiful friend Ro and all your family,
    My heart is with you all as you celebrate the life of your wonderful Dad and husband, John. You had so many special moments, enjoying the farm and cheering for your beloved Cats.
    Sending all my love and support.

    Alyssa Coursey February 14, 2023
  22. Deepest sympathy to the Lafferty family. A pure gentleman at rest. Love The Notting family

    Heather Notting February 14, 2023
  23. Mary, Claire, Roisin, and Marie,
    I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Uncle John will always be remembered as a kind, funny, and gentle man and his presence will be missed so dearly by so many. Thinking of you all with lots of love in this sad time.

    Patrick Cooper February 14, 2023
  24. Mary Claire Roisin & Marie/ Anne Denise & Mary
    My sincere sympathy to each of you on Lovely John’s passing.
    He was with you all in a very Special way on Friday last 10th for your Special day Marie.
    Will join you in prayer for John’s funeral Mass.
    Rest in Peace John. Thoughts/ Love ❤️(14th Feb! )

    Margaret Purcell February 14, 2023
  25. Sincere Sympathy to Mary and the Girls and extended family may John rest in Peace

    Anne &Martin Brennan Galway February 15, 2023
  26. Sincere Sympathy to Mary and the Girls and extended family may John rest in Peace .

    Anne &Martin Brennan Galway February 15, 2023
  27. Dear Ro and the wonderful Lafferty family,

    Our deepest sympathies and all of our love at such a sad time. Your Dad was truly one of the best. What a blessing to have loved him and been loved by him.

    Lots of love, Bel Miller, Rob and Angus xx

    Belinda Miller February 15, 2023
  28. Sincere sympathy Mary and Girls and extended family and friends May John rest in peace

    Martin @Anne Brennan Galway February 15, 2023
  29. Dear Mary and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your beloved John. May you find consolation and comfort in the knowledge that he is free from all the worldly limitations of illness and pain. His love and the beautiful indelible memories you hold of him will carry you through your grief and immense loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary (Ballyhad)

    Mary Cooper February 15, 2023
  30. Mary, Claire, Roisin and Marie,

    We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved John, he will be forever in your hearts. You are all in our thoughts.

    Andrea, Gavin & Alison x

    Andrea McHugh February 15, 2023
  31. My deepest condolences to Mary and family thinking of you at this sad and difficult time former neighbours Ken and Tahne May

    Tahne May February 15, 2023
  32. Mary, Claire, Roisin and Marie,
    Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time.
    Gordon Draper & Family

    Gordon Draper February 15, 2023
  33. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you Mary, Claire, Roisin , Claire and family at this sad time.
    May your loved husband, father and grand father now rest in peace.
    Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.
    deepest sympathy,
    Catherine and Alan Campbell.

    Catherine Campbell February 15, 2023
  34. Our deepest sympathy to Mary & the girls.
    John always the quiet achiever.
    Condolences from Gary & Rosie Scanlon

    Gary Scanlon February 16, 2023
  35. Our deepest condolences to Mary and family. John was a lovely man and gentle soul. Our prayer are with you.

    Joe & Deanne Haley February 16, 2023
  36. Dear Mary, Claire, Roisin and Marie,
    Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to you and all your extended family at this sad time.
    May John Rest in Peace. – A simple, honest and down to earth human being!
    May God wipe away your tears of sadness and fill your hearts with His unending peace, love and light;
    God bless,
    Yvonne and Michael Matthyssen

    Yvonne and Michael Matthyssen February 17, 2023
  37. Mary & girls, deep condolences on the passing of John. I remember him as a gracious, kind and wise gentleman who smiled with a sparkle in his eyes! How blessed are we to have known him. Much love Michelex

    MIchele Midgley February 17, 2023
  38. Our sincere condolences to Mary & all the family at this very sad time. May John rest in peace.

    Phyllis Purcell & family, Owning, Piltown, Co Kilkenny. February 18, 2023
  39. Deepest sympathy to Mary &the girls. We will remember him in our prayers. Hope to join you on lind for funeral service

    Eamonn & Mary Purcell February 19, 2023
  40. Thinking of the family at this time of sadness. John was a lovely and caring person. He will be missed by everyone he had come across in his lifetime. Reg and Dianne Stirling, also Beryl Soutar

    Dianne Stirling February 20, 2023
  41. Our sincere condolences to all. May John now rest in peace.
    Thinking of you all and of the great memories of times spent with uncle John, from the marching pike-man to the Geelong Cats.
    Ar dheis DĂ© go raibh a h’anam dĂ­lis.

    Vincent, Sinéad & family

    Vincent Cooper February 20, 2023
  42. Mary – I was sad to hear of John’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy to you and your family. Rita (ex LCC work colleague)

    Rita McCowat February 20, 2023
  43. Dearest Mary and your girls
    I was saddened to hear of your dear John’s passing.
    I know that he would have been surrounded by your love and devotion.
    Deepest sympathy from Heather Taylor

    Heather Taylor February 20, 2023
  44. Sad to hear of John’s passing. I remember him well as a good tennis player in our Yallourn Tennis Team and John was a great bloke.RIP John. From Peter Hill.

    Peter hill March 4, 2023
  45. Belated tribute to John. A fine man and fellow graduate of St Paul’s. Condolences to Mary and family,
    Deacon Mark Kelly and Hilary

    Mark Kelly April 4, 2023