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Mary Flanagan (née Rabbitte)

Published 28/5/2026
Died 27/5/2026
Ballybane, Galway, Ballybane

Funeral Notice

Formerly of Mervue

Mary died at Galway University Hospital, in the great care of the staff and surrounded by her dearly loved sons and daughters Rebecca, Ruth, Alan, Ross, Jonathan and Jessica. Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy who was the ‘love of her life’.

Deeply mourned by her children and extended family; sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be very sadly missed also by her precious siblings Patricia, Frances, Kieran, Michael, Kevin, Neill, Liam and David, her many Flanagan and Rabbitte relatives, neighbours and many friends.

May she be re-united with her beloved parents and husband

‘Together again’

May they rest in peace

Funeral Arrangements

Monday, 1st June 2026

Mary will lie in Repose at Church of the Holy Family, Funeral Parlour, Mervue (H91 FH52) from 4 p.m. with Removal to the adjoining Church at 6.00 p.m. The Entrance to the Funeral Parlour is through the Main Church Door and the exit is at car park level where you will also find access for wheelchairs and those with mobility issues.

Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mary at 11.00 a.m. Private cremation to follow. Live streaming link for Mass: https://www.churchtv.ie/mervue/

No Flowers please. Memorial Donations, if desired, may be made to Western Alzheimer’s: https://alzheimer.ie/location/western-alzheimers/

An online book of condolence is available below for your convenience should you like to leave a message of sympathy or share a memory you have of Mary with the family. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Date Published:

Thursday 28th May 2026

Date of Death:

Wednesday 27th May 2026

Funeral arrangements by O'Flaherty Funeral Directors Ltd.

Messages of sympathy may be left for the family in the condolence section on RIP.ie below

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