Francis Collins
Francis Collins passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, 5th of April, in University Hospital Galway after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved Husband of Ita (Smyth), much loved Dad of Ellen (Fallon), Yvonne (Gilleran), Seamus & Christine and adored Grandad of Keelan, Rían, Aoibhín, Ruadhán, Fiadh & Keeva.
Sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, children, grandchildren, sons-in-law Damien & Seán, daughter-in-law Ellen, brothers; Seán (Strokestown), Hugh (Ballinasloe), Clement (Kilrooskey) & Vincent (Beechwood), sisters; Mary (Boylan, Celbridge) & Dympna (Hurley, Glinsk), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many good friends.
Francis is predeceased by his parents Frank & Sheila, his infant sister Fidelma, his parents-in-law Jimmie & Doodle (Ballintubber) and his brother-in-law Ray.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace
Reposing at his home in Ballybeg, Strokestown, on Wednesday, April 8th, from 3pm until 8pm. Removal on Thursday, April 9th, to St. Mary's Church, Carniska, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.
Francis' Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of can be made to The Irish Cancer Society by clicking HERE
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