Phyllis (Phil) Despard, née Fergus

Tarmon Manor, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Templeogue, Dublin and Kiltullagh, Co. Galway

10th February 2025

The death has occurred of Phyllis (Phil) Despard, née Fergus, Tarmon Manor, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Templeogue, Dublin and Kiltullagh, Co. Galway - 10th February 2025, peacefully at Galway University Hospital. She is predeceased by her husband Richard, son Richie, granddaughter Megan, brothers Billy, John and Paddy Joe and sister Ann. Phil will be sadly missed by her daughters Mary Teresa, Susan and Mary, son Will, brothers Tim, Gerard, and Martin, sisters Carmel, Bernie, Marie and Chrissie, grandchildren, son-in-law Fergus, extended family, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest In Peace

Phil will repose at Gaynor’s Funeral Home, Castlerea (F45 HH24) on Thursday evening from 5pm - 7pm. The funeral will arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Castlerea for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am on Friday. A private family cremation will take place on Saturday in Shannon Crematorium.

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

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Care West - Donate Here

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