formerly of Eyrecourt, Co. Galway and Birkenhead, Merseyside, England.
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Raymond passed peacefully from this life on 28th January 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family, after a long illness borne with dignity and strength.
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Predeceased by his father John (Jack) and mother Helen (Nelly), his brothers Bernard, Sean, Noel and Eugene and sister Maura.
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Raymond was a devoted husband and best friend to his heartbroken wife Mary Teresa, much loved father to Cormac, Ciaran and Sinéad, treasured grandad to Adam, Finn and Eden and father-in-law to Farrah, Paul and Ciaran’s partner Geri.
Raymond will be deeply missed by his sister Joan (Bennett), brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews, members of the extended Chapman and Forde families, his neighbours and many friends.
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Raymond will repose in Dignity Funeral Care, Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Loughrea Wednesday, 31st January, from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral cortege will arrive at St Dympna's Church, Kilnadeema on Thursday, 1st February, at 11.45am for Requiem Mass for Raymond at 12noon.
Burial will take place immediately after Mass in the adjoining cemetery.
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House Private by request on Thursday morning.
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Family Flowers only. If you would like to make a donation in Raymond's memory, please donate to Western Alzheimer's or Family Carers Ireland, whose support to the family was invaluable, using either of the following links:
Western Alzheimers or Family Carers Ireland
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If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family, please do so using the link below.
In time the family will get to read all of your messages and get comfort from them.
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"God doesn't give the hardest battles to his toughest soldiers
He creates the toughest soldiers through life's hardest battles"
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Rest in Peace Raymond
