William (Bill) COLLERAN

Peacefully after a short illness in the tender care of the doctors, nurses and staff of Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe surrounded by his loving family in his 90th year. Predeceased by his brothers Paddy, Michael-John & Eugene and sisters Rose, Mary and Catherine. Deeply regretted by his heart-broken wife and best friend Rose Ann (née O’Rourke), sadly missed by his sons Ger, Declan, Liam, Aidan, Niall and Val, daughters Martina, Colette, Regina and Olivia; brother Tommy, sons-in-law Walter, Eddie and Padraig, daughters-in-law Marie, Adrienne, Beatrice, Carol, Anne and Kellie, 19 adoring grandchildren, first cousin Michael, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, relatives, extended family and wide circle of neighbours and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Grenham’s Funeral Home, Ballinasloe on Thursday the 25th of January from 5pm to 8pm. Removal on Friday morning to St. Michael’s Church, Ballinasloe for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in Creagh Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Oncology Unit, Portiuncula Hospital. House strictly private on Friday.