Frances Griffin (née Tarmey)

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Durrow House, Ballymoe, Co Galway and formerly KilnalagWilliamstown, County Galway

Passed on the 7th April 2026, in her 96th year, passed away peacefully, Portiuncula Hospital,  Ballinasloe, surrounded by her loving family.Predeceased by her loving husband Kevin, her parents John and Ellen Tarmey, sister Jose and brothers Sonny, Jim and Paddy.

Deeply missed by her family and their children Gerry and his wife Mary, Pauline Sugrue and her husband Michael, Roy and his wife Anne, Dermot and his wife Norma, Annette and her partner John and Paul and his partner Susan, cherished Grandmother to Eoin, Kenneth, Gillian, Conor, Alan, Gavin, Ryan, Laura, Irwyn, Elliot, Ruth and Christopher, loving great grandmother to Mackenzie, Jackson, Patrick, Maebh, Sophia, Theodore, DonnachaCaoimheMila, Evan, EabhaCillian and Bronte, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many cherished friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Hanam.

Wednesday 8th April House private please.

Thursday 9th April reposing at her residence, Durrow House (F45 H280), from 4pm to 7pm

Friday 10th April removal from her residence to St. Croan’s Church, Ballymoe. (F45 R9Y4) for requiem mass at 12 noon.

Followed by interment afterwards in Kilcroan Cemetery, Ballymoe.(F45 YT54).

The family would like to thank the wonderful carers Ivory, Cynthia, and Natalie and Elaine for their kindness and care with Mum over the last few years. We would also like to thank the staff at Castlerea Medical Centre and Portiuncula Hospital for their care and thoughtfulness in her final hours.

Family flowers only please.

Frances’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on facebook.com/flanaganundertakers

Published On: April 8th, 2026

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Brian & Teresa Molloy Swinford
2 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to Gerry, Mary and the extended Griffin and Tarmey families on the passing of your mother Frances. May She Rest In Peace.

John Solan and Laura Kelly Murneen
3 days ago

Condolences to Gerry and Annette on your mother’s passing. May she rest in peace

Brendan Higgins, Curries, Ballyhaunis.
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin and Tarmey families on the passing of Frances, may she rest in peace.

Ann & Tom Moran
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Annette, John and all the Griffin family on the passing of Frances. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann & George Taylor/McManus family, Carramore
5 days ago

Sincere Condolences to Annette & all the Griffin family on the passing of your lovely Mum, Granny & Great grandmother also John Staunton. RIP Frances. Rest in the arms of the Angels 🙏🙏

Christina Mulderrig, Bohola.
5 days ago

My Deepest Sympathy to all the Griffin family on the passing of your dear mother Francis. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May she RIP. Prayers offered.

Benny Canavan Balla
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Annette and John and all the Griffin family on the passing of your mother Frances. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

COLM DALY BALLINTUBBER
5 days ago

sincere sympathy to the griffin family on the passing of your mother francis may she rest in peace.

Mary Conroy Main St Cong
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy Annette on the death of your mother.
May she rest in peace.

Timothy & Della (Dolan) O Boyle Aughagower, westport
5 days ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Annette & John & all the Griffin Families on the death of Frances .Thinking of you all at this sad time.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus Daly Irishtown
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin Family on the passing of your mother Francis May Francis Rest in Peace

Martin & Anna Walsh & Family Mayfield Claremorris.
5 days ago

Deepest sympathies to Gerry, Mary, the Griffin / Tarmey and extended families on the sad passing Frances . May She Rest In Peace .

Patrick & Mary Duffy The Neale
5 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to Annette & all the Griffin Family on the sad passing of your beloved Mother Frances, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Frank and Noreen Murphy Ashford Cong
5 days ago

Our Sincere Condolences to Annette and John and all your family on the sad passing of your dear Mum. May Francis*s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

From Tony and all the staff at Corrib oil Ballinrobe
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Gerry Annette John and all the Griffin Family on the passing of your Mam Frances may she rest in peace

Nuala Conboy Claremorris
5 days ago

My deepest sympathy Annette and John, Gerry and Mary and all the family on the passing of your dear Mum. May she rest in peace 🙏

Fr. Desmond Walsh.
5 days ago

My sympathy to all the family on the death of Frances.
May she rest in peace.
Prayers and Blessings.

Martin Connaughton ,Granlahan ,
5 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Gerry, Annette and all the Griffin and Tarmey families on the passing of Frances. May her soul rest in peace.

Anna Wims
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Gerry,Mary and family & extended Griffin family on the death of your mother. May her gently soul rest in peace.

Bríd and Andrew Finn
5 days ago

Our sincere to Gerry, Mary and all the family on the passing of Frances.
May she rest in peace.

Tommie and Eva Johnston
5 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin family on the death of your dear
Mum Frances. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kathleen & Colette
5 days ago

Our sincere sympathies to Annette, John and extended families, neighbours and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and may your beloved Mum rest in eternal peace. 🙏

Noel and Pauline Moran Ballinrobe
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to The Griffin family on the passing of Frances. May she Rest in Peace

Marty Grogan Claremorris
6 days ago

My deepest sympathy to Annette and John and indeed to the extend Griffin family at this time. RIP GENTLY FRANCES.

Louis and Mary Burke Ballybane Brickens.
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Annette, Gerry and the extended Griffin family on the passing of your beloved mam Frances. She was a wonderful lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Mary(Mullen) O’Reilly Ballyglass and Claremorris
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Griffin family on the loss of your mother. She was a great servant to Ballymoe choir and remember proudly her contribution to the Knock Novena each year. R. I. P.

Anne Marie Gaughan (Don Racine)
6 days ago

Sincere condolences to Annette and all Frances’s family on your sad loss of your Mother, may she rest in eternal peace.

Gerry and Freddie Quinn Derreen Trien
6 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to all Frances Family and friends May her gentle Soal Rest in Peace. 🙏

Séamus and Carmel Glynn, Clár Aoibhinn, Claremorris
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Gerry, Mary and family and extended Griffen and Tarmey families on the passing of your dear mother.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Martin O’ Malley – Islandeady C/Bar.
6 days ago

On hearing of the death of Frances who was a lovely lady in life. I wish to express my sincere sympathy to Annette, her family along with extended Griffin & Tarmey families. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Eugene and Breda Delaney and family Brickens
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Gerry and the griffin family on the sad passing of your dear beloved Mother. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Maureen Meehan Claremorris
6 days ago

Deepest sympathy Annette John & Griffin family on passing of your beautiful mum 🙏

Peter & Ann Harrison, Irishtown
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Roy, Anne & extended Griffin family on the sad loss of your mother. May she Rest in Peace.

Martin Macken Claremorris
6 days ago

Condolences to the Griffin family on the passing of Francis.
May she rest in peace.

Bridie Shally. & family,Ballyglass
6 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Gerry,Mary and Annette and all the Griffin family on the passing of your Mum. May she rest in peace

Tommy Stenson, Swinford
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Annette & the Griffin family on the passing of Frances. May she Rest in Peace.

Austin and Aine Cunningham.Garrafrauns.
7 days ago

Our Sincere sympathy to all the Griffin Family. May Frances rest in peace.

Michael and Mary McTigue
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Gerry, Mary and Family, and extended Griffen Family on the death of Frances.
May she rest in peace.

Shane Adams
7 days ago

Thinking of Annette & all the Griffen family on the passing of your beloved mother.
She is now once again with her dear Kevin

Tommy Muldoon
7 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Griffin family on your sad loss. May Frances rest in eternal peace.

Gay Prendergast cpth Claremorris
7 days ago

Sincere sympathy to gerry,Annette And extended Family.Francis Was a Lady to deal with.back with kevin again .may she rest in peace

JOHN EVANS,GRALLAGH, BALLYVARY ,CASTLEBAR
7 days ago

Sympathising with all the Family and extended Family on the death of Frances. R.I.P.

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