John Allen
Lisroyan, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon
Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and children in Harold's Cross Hospice, Dublin, after an illness fought with great courage and dignity.
Predeceased by his parents; Michael & Mollie, brothers; James & Anthony and his sisters; Grainne & Finola.
Beloved husband & best friend of Ann and much loved father of Elizabeth, Michael, Deirdre, Catherine & Sinead and adored Papa of Meadbh, Naoise, Caoimhe, Noah, Isobel, Senan, Lar & Banba.
Sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, children, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Fernanda, sons-in-law; Cathal, Ryan & Alan, brother Michael, sisters; Veronica, Patricia, Maire & Dorothy, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at McHugh's Funeral Home, Strokestown (F42 RK72), on Friday, July 24th, from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 25th, in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strokestown, at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.
John's Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE or by following the webstream link below.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of can be made to St James's Hospital Foundation by clicking HERE or by following the donations link below.
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