Barbara Naughton (née Welby)

Formerly of Fursey Road, Shantalla

In the late hours of Thursday evening, 21 May 2026 Barbara completed her life's journey with her much loved family by her side. She died peacefully in the wonderful care of the Galway Hospice. A devoted wife, mother and Nannie, who is predeceased by her beloved husband Mattie and daughter Siobháin.

Deeply loved by her children Michael, Garry and Lorraine and by her daughters-in-law Patricia and Orla, sons-in-law Gigliano and Tony, grandchildren Amy, Leah, Kian, Bébhinn and Fiadh. Fondly remembered and sadly missed also by her sister Mary and adored brother Padraic, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, the extended Naughton and Welby families, neighbours and friends.

Our Lady, Golden Rose

Queen of Ireland and of peace

Watch over Barbara, who loved to kneel before you

May she be reunited with all those she loved and who passed on before her

Rest in eternal peace.

Funeral arrangements:

House strictly private.

Sunday, 24th May 2026

Barbara will lie in Repose at the ‘Church of the Holy Family’ funeral Parlour, Mervue from 4.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Monday, 25th May, 2026

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Barbara at 12 noon and following Mass she will be laid to rest with Mattie in Rahoon cemetery

Mass will be livestreamed: Link https://www.churchtv.ie/?church=mervue

Family flowers only by request, donations if desired in memory of Barbara to the Galway Hospice Foundation.

Date Published:

Friday 22nd May 2026

Date of Death:

Thursday 21st May 2026