John Mannion

It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of John following a period of illness borne with quiet bravery and dignity surrounded by his loving family in the care of the exemplary staff in the Shannon Ward U.H.G.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, parents John Joe and Nellie, sister-in-law Kathleen and brother-in-law Gerry.

Beloved husband of Mary (RIP) and much loved and cherished father of Maria, Seán and Eamon. John will be deeply missed and always lovingly remembered by his three children daughters-in-law Christina and Jenny, treasured grandchildren Jack, Sadhbh, Rían and Éabha, brother-in-law Patrick, sisters-in-law Marie and Teresa, nephews and nieces, extended family and many dear friends.

Reunited now with Mary.

May their gentle souls rest in peace.

Funeral Arrangements

Sunday 15 November, 2026

John will lie in Repose at 'Sioraiocht' within the grounds of the Church of the Assumption and St. James, Claregalway from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Monday 16 November, 2026

John will arrive from his home at Claregalway Church in advance of Requiem Mass therein at 11 a.m. Following Mass he will be laid to rest side by side with Mary in Claregalway Cemetery.

Imithe uainn, ach beidh sé inár gcroíthe go deo.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired in memory of John to the MS Society Link: https://www.ms-society.ie/donate

or Galway Hospice https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/

Date Published:

Friday 13th November 2026