William (Willie) Rafter

Peacefully, after a short illness at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his son Garreth. Husband of Patricia, beloved father of Annette (McDonald), William and Connor, his partner Patricia. Willie will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, sons, partner, sister Belinda (U.K.), son-in-law Ken, grandchildren Katelyn, Kaighla, Jack, Tori, Holly, Rían, Reilla and Clara, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, niece, relatives and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo, F91YR61 on Monday 15th January from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral will arrive to the Star of the Sea Church, Ransboro on Tuesday 16th January at 12:00pm for requiem mass followed by burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scardan, Strandhill Road, Sligo.

House Private Please.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust), Sligo care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You can leave a message of condolence for Willie’s family below.

Condolences

Breege Brennan Ohanlon

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Willie.my sincere deepest sympathy too u Patricia and siblings. Rest in peace Breege Ohanlon Brennan

Albert ettie higgins carrowroe

Deepest sympathy in our thoughts and prayers

Matt Finn Charlestown

Sincere sympathy Conor and family on the sad passing of your father may he Rest in Peace

Aidan Toal

God bless Willie and bless all the family at this sad time.

Frank Lynott

Sorry to hear of my good friend passing, Willie and I had many pints and laughter in Hargadon Bros, my condolences to Patricia and his sons and daughter, and to all the Rafter family, he will be missed, May He R.I.P

Bernadette Kiernan

Deepest sympathy to all the family Bernie Kiernan and all the Kiernan family in Spain

Eunan mccormack

Condolences to all willies family , so sad to hear of his death may he rest in the arms of the angles RIP Willie

Paul Egan

It is with deepest sympathy, I read of the passing of Willie. Always a gentle giant. Condolences to Patricia and extended family .

Jacinta Gormley

My sincere condolences to Annette Ken Katelyn Jack Holly and the extended family on the sad passing of your Dad and granddad . May he rest in peace.

Eamon & Anne Scanlon

Deepest Sympathies to all Willies Family and Friends at this Very Sad Time for You All. May Willies Soul Rest in Peace.

Mary Mc Connell

Sincere sympathy to Willie's family RIP

Marc Mac Sharry TD & Family

Sincere sympathy to all the Rafter family. May Willie’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Sharon Benson

Sincere sympathy to Annette & the Rafter Family on the passing of your Father, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Charlotte and family (Henry)

Our thoughts and sympathy are with you Patrica and family on the death of your beloved partner

Pat Hallinan castleconnor ballina

Condolences to Connor and the Rafter family on the death of your dad.May his soul rest in peace.

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