13/05/2026
The death has occurred of Nan Gillespie (née Canavan), Gortnaheltia, Glenhest, Newport, and formerly Lahardane, on 12th May, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Pat, parents William and Annie, and brother Tommy.
Nan will be sadly missed by her family, sons Patrick (UK) and Michael (Glenhest), daughter Angela (UK), son-in-law Noel, grandchildren Kieran, Niall and Áine, great-grandchild Fíadh, sisters Bridie Syron (Lahardane) and Mary Duffy (Chicago), brother Paddy (Lahardane), brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Nan will repose in St Dominick’s Funeral Home, Newport, on Thursday evening, 14th May, from 5:30pm to 7pm, with removal to St Joseph’s Church, Glenhest, for 7:45pm.
Requiem Mass for the repose of her soul on Friday afternoon at 2:30pm, with burial immediately afterwards in Annagh Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on the following link: ChurchTV Glenhest 🔗 https://www.churchtv.ie/?church=glenhest
The Gillespie family would like to thank you for your co-operation and consideration at this difficult time. You are invited to leave your message of sympathy for the family in the comments below.
All enquiries to Chambers Funeral Directors, Newport - (087) 7923914.