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Nora (Nonie) Hanley (née Costello)

Nora (Nonie) Hanley (née Costello)

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The death has occurred of Nora (Nonie) Hanley (née Costello)

Feeragh, Belclare, Galway / Claregalway, Galway

Formerly, Cloghaun, Claregalway. Pre-deceased by her parents James and Margaret, her sister Mary, her brother Michael and her nephew Seamus. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Nora's death on November the 2nd, 2025, peacefully at her home. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend whose gentle spirit and generous heart touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Deeply mourned by her devoted husband John, much loved children Ronan, David, Oliver, Lorraine, Karen, Marina, Sinead and Owen, her son-in-law Derek, daughter-in-law Maria, David's partner Lorraine, Oliver's partner Linda, Lorraine's partner Ollie, Sinead's Fiancé Colm, her adored grandchildren Jason, Croíadh, Ryan, Kayla, Páidí, James and Emily. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Teresa and Marian, her brother-in-law Martin, her niece Darina, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May Nora's kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Reposing at Ryder's Funeral Home, Headford (H91R2V6) Tuesday evening 4th of November from 5pm removal at 7pm to her home.Requiem Mass on Wednesday the 5th of November at 12 o'clock in Mary Immaculate and St.Joseph's Church, Caherlistrane, burial afterwards in Donaghpatrick Cemetery Caherlistrane. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed at www.churchtv.ie/caherlistrane.If you would like to offer your condolence to the family you can do so in the condolence section below.

Donations if desired to Cancer Care West

Nora was a woman of faith, resilience, and grace, who dedicated her life to her family, fondly remembered for her warmth, kindness, strength and unwavering love, always putting others before herself and offering a listening ear. Her legacy lives on in the lives of those she nurtured and inspired.

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Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer Care West in Memory of Nora (Nonie) Hanley (née Costello)

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Mary Dooley Farragher

Deepest Sympathy to John and all family of Nora (Nonie) Rip 🙏 thinking of you all in my prayers God rest her gentle soul

Martina Mccarrick

My sincere condolences to Lorraine, Karen and all the Hanley family on your sad loss. Thinking of you all at this very sad time Rip Nora.