Francis Collins

Peacefully, on Easter Sunday, 5th of April, 2026, in University Hospital, Galway, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved Husband of Ita (Smyth), much loved Dad of Ellen (Fallon), Yvonne (Gilleran), Seamus & Christine and adored Grandad of Keelan, Rían, Aoibhín, Ruadhán, Fiadh & Keeva.

Francis will be sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, children, grandchildren, sons-in-law Damien & Seán, daughter-in-law Ellen, brothers Seán (Strokestown), Hugh (Ballinasloe), Clement (Kilrooskey) & Vincent (Beechwood), sisters Mary (Boylan, Celbridge) & Dympna (Hurley, Glinsk), nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many good friends.

Francis is predeceased by his parents Frank & Sheila, his infant sister Fidelma, his parents-in-law Jimmie & Doodle (Ballintubber) and his brother-in-law Ray.

May his gentle soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at his home in Ballybeg, Strokestown, on Wednesday, April 8th, from 3pm until 8pm.

Removal on Thursday, April 9th, to St. Mary's Church, Carniska, to arrive for Funeral Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Strokestown Cemetery.

Those unable to attend Francis' Funeral but who would still like to leave a message of sympathy for the family may do so by clicking the condolences link below.

Francis' Funeral Mass may be viewed online by clicking HERE or by following the webstream link below.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of can be made to The Irish Cancer Society by clicking HERE or by following the donations link below.