O'DOWD, Frank (Castleblakeney, Ballinasloe, County Galway ) July 8, 2023. Frank, in his 96th year passed away (peacefully) with his loving family by his side. Frank is predeceased by his parents Willie and Annie May, brothers Jimmy, JJ, Pat, Gerry and sisters Marsie and Kathleen. Frank will be dearly missed by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years Phil (Phileen). His adored daughter Áine and foster daughter Ann and her husband Michael John. His idolised grandchildren Lindsay and Kealan, Lindsay's husband Fiach and Kealan's partner Leah and his great grandchildren Zoey and Archie, who brought him so much joy, brothers Noel and Michael, godchild Gerard, Brothers-in-law Clive and Mike, Sisters-in-law Bett, Mary, Anne and Mary and his many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends from far and wide. Frank was a true gentleman one of the auld stock as he would say himself. May his Gentle and loving Soul Rest in Peace. Frank will be reposing from 6 o' c to 8 o' c on Wednesday evening July 12th at the family home. Frank's cortege will leave the family home on Thursday (July 13th) for Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Caltra at 2 o' c with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. House Private on Thursday Morning.