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The death has occurred of George Guest

Emmett Avenue, Mervue, Galway

On Thursday, the 1st of January 2026, George passed away peacefully at The Galway Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his father George, mother Lily, infant sister Mary and grandsons Cormac (Jnr) and Jack.

Beloved husband of Mary and much loved father of Karen, Louise, George, Jillian, Niamh, Marie and Clodagh. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, sons-in-law Bryan, Paul, Cormac, Robert and James, his 13 adoring grandchildren, brother Michael, sisters Helen, Nora, Joan and Deirdre, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousin Rita, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at The Holy Family Funeral Home, Mervue (H91 FH52), on Sunday the 4th of January from 5:00pm followed by removal at 6:30pm to the adjoining church. George’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday the 5th of January at 11:00am. Funeral afterwards to The New Cemetery, Bohermore (H91 V97C).

Funeral mass can be livestreamed via

Mervue – ChurchTV

House private please.

Family flowers only.

Donations, if desired, to The Galway Hospice Foundation, by clicking the following link:

Donate - Galway Hospice Foundation

Please Note: Access to the funeral parlour, is through the front entrance of the main church. Wheelchair users or people with mobility issues, can access the funeral parlour at ground level from the car park.

Book of Condolence: For those of you who would like to offer a message of sympathy to the family, you are invited to do so in the 'condolences' section below. The Guest Family would like to thank you for the kindness and support that is being shown to them, at this very sad time.

Condolences

Nicky Folan

So sorry to hear of George passing away. A wonderful person. Condolences to all of George's family and friends. Rest in Peace George.

Gerry Leonard (Galway Hospice)

It's with great saddness to hear of George's passing I knew George during is many visits to Galway hospice daycare and during that time we became great friends as he did with all the staff & volunteers in daycare a gentle loving man who I won't forget fir some time. My deepest sympathy to George s wife Mary and his family for there huge loss. May he rest in peace 🙏