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Linda Noonan
Joe Stanley
Phil (Philomena) English (née Hession)
Michael Collins Road, Mervue and formerly of Gortbeg, Ballyglunin, Co. Galway
27th February 2026
On Friday, the 27th of February, 2026, Phil passed away very peacefully at University Hospital Galway, with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, loving daughter of the late Michael and Mary Hession and dear sister of the late May, Bridie and Frank. Phil will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving children Sarah, Ursula, John and Maura, son-in-law Seamus, grandchildren James (and his wife Aimee), David (and his wife Niamh), Dean, Amy and Tara, great-grandchildren Ruairí, Mark and Sam, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin, Galway (H91 CK84), on Tuesday the 3rd of March from 5pm until 6:30pm. Funeral will arrive at The Abbey Church, St. Francis Street, Galway (H91 C53K), on Wednesday the 4th of March for Requiem Mass at 10:30am. Phil will then be laid to rest with her late husband Jimmy, in The New Cemetery, Bohermore (H91 V97C). House Strictly Private Please.
No flowers by request please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to The Galway Hospice Foundation.
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