John Yates
Formerly of Enniskillen and Belfast.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of John Yates.
John died very peacefully in the kind care of the staff at St. Enda’s Ward, Galway University Hospital. Most beloved and loving husband of Mary (Flynn) and adored father of Alison and Killian.
John was predeceased by his late wife Françoise and his parents John and May.
John will be deeply missed by Mary, Alison and Killian, by his sister Valerie, his sister-in-law Monique, his brothers-in-law Paul and Gerard and Gerard’s wife Vivienne, nieces, nephews and cousins in Ireland, France and the UK, and all who knew him, particularly his Irish Wheelchair Association carers and friends.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal
Funeral Arrangements:
Tuesday, 7th October 2025
John will lie in repose at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91 V1K8) from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30p.m.
Wednesday, 8th October 2025
A Funeral Service will be celebrated for John at St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Lombard Street, Galway on arrival at 1p.m.
Following the Service, John will be laid to rest in Bohermore cemetery.
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Family flowers only. Donations if desired in memory of John to The Irish Wheelchair Association Tuam Branch.
Book of Condolence: If you would like to leave a message of sympathy for the family, please find the online Book of Condolence below.
Thank you for your thoughtfulness at this time.
Parking and entrance to the funeral parlour:
Fr. Burke Park entrance to the funeral parlour is closed at present for ground works.
Street parking possibility on Fr. Griffin Road, The Claddagh, Sea Road, Henry Street and can be scarce on Munster Avenue.