Friday 2 January 2026

Derek Gannon

Cedar Drive, Sligo

Suddenly at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his loving father Terry Gannon.

Dearly loved partner of Mary, stepfather of Kelly, adored son of May and brother of Noelle, Caroline, Lorraine and Alan.

Sadly missed by his loving partner and his family, brothers-in-law Tony and Paul, sister-in-law Andrea, uncles John Joe and Patsy, nieces Zoe, Allie and Mia, nephews Zak and Adam,

Relatives, neighbours and many friends. Rest in Peace.

Reposing at the family home at 13 Cedar Drive, Sligo F91R273 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm on Tuesday January 6th. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11.30am on Wednesday January 7th in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo.

Funeral mass livestreamed at https://sligocathedral.ie/live-feed-from-cathedral

Burial follows in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo.

Family home private outside of reposing times.

Condolence messages can be placed at www.feehilys.ie, on rip.ie or by traditional manner.

All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 071/9159999.

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6 messages

Deborah Brosnan

F92V2R4

Submitted 2 January 2026

So Sorry to hear this devastating news. Derek was a genuine lovely, funny man and will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him in Cedar Drive. RIP Derek from Debs and Con Brosnan.

Toby carty

Scardenmore

Submitted 3 January 2026

Sincere condolences to hear of the passing of Derek our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time

Mickey & Kathleen Duignan

Singleton 2330

Submitted 6 January 2026

To May & Family, Sincere Condolences on the sudden passing of Derek. May he RIP.

Pejoe Gannon, Maureen and family

1 Bower Close, Romford, Essex

Submitted 7 January 2026

Sending our deepest condolences to May and all the Gannon family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time and, keeping you in Our thoughts and prayers. We are always here for you x May God grant you comfort in your sorrow, courage in the days ahead, and loving arms to hold you when the road feels heavy. May gentle memories bring peace to your hearts, and may you feel the strength of family and friends around you. May the light of heaven shine upon your loved one, and may God rest Derek in ethernal peace. Love from Pejoe, Maureen and Family xxxxxxxx

Maria and Angela Gannon

37 Cambridge Road, Seven Kings, Ilford IG3 8LX

Submitted 7 January 2026

Sending deepest sympathies to May and all the family at this sad time. Words fail to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. May the love and memories you shared bring you comfort. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, may Derek rest in peace.

Mary Gohery ( Duignan)

Australia

Submitted 9 January 2026

Sincere condolences To Mai and all the Gannon family On the sad passing of Derrick May his gentle soul rest in peace Mary Tony Gohery (Duignan) Australia

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