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The death has occurred of Tom Connelly, Claggernagh East, Portumna, Galway

It is with heavy hearts the Connelly family announce the sudden and unexpected loss of their beloved Tom on Wednesday 30th July 2025.

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Predeceased by his infant brother Joseph and his mother-in-law Rita (Cunningham).

Tom was a devoted husband and best friend of his heartbroken wife Orla and a proud and much-loved father to his sons, Liam, Neil and Ruairí.

Tom will be deeply mourned by his parents Joe and Eileen and his siblings, Mary (Dolphin), John, David and Michael, his father-in-law Con (Cunningham), his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Neil’s girlfriend Grace, nieces, nephews, members of the extended family, neighbours and his colleagues and friends in Boston Scientific and beyond.

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The family are very appreciative of all your support, but ask that their home remain strictly private over these very difficult days.

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Tom will repose in Dignity Funeral Care, funeral home, Portumna (H53 AY18) on Sunday 3rd August from 4pm to 6pm. Tom's funeral cortége will arrive at St Brigid's Church, Portumna (H53 KF51) on Monday 4th August at 10.45am for Requiem Mass for Tom at 11am. Burial will take place after Mass in St Michael's cemetery, Portumna.

For those unable to attend Mass can be viewed using the following link: Mass for Tom

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Family Flowers only.

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If you wish to leave a message of condolence, please use the condolence link below. In time, the family will get to read all of your messages and get comfort from them.

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"May your heart be always joyful,

May your song always be sung,

And may you stay, forever young,

May you stay forever young"

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Condolences

Denise O’Connor, knock

Deepest sympathy to Orla and boys, Joe , Eileen and family on your very sad loss, thinking of you all at this very sad time, may Tom rest in peace.