Nora Mary Finan (née Scanlon)

Carrowkeel, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Sonnagh, Creggs, Co. Galway

11th March 2026

The death has occurred of Nora Mary Finan (née Scanlon), Carrowkeel, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Sonnagh, Creggs, Co. Galway (Retired Nurse) - 11th March 2026, peacefully in Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, after a long illness bravely borne. Predeceased by her baby daughter Mary Frances, her parents John and Mary, brother Anthony and brother-in-law Kieran Murray. Nora will be sadly missed by her devoted husband Richard, her sister Kathleen (Murray), brothers Jack and Seamus, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, The Square, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am Friday. Burial afterwards in Ballintubber Cemetery.

Nora’s funeral Mass will be live-streamed on St. Patrick’s Church webcam - View Here

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, to the Irish Cancer Society - Donate Here

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