RIP: 'Founding' Galway GAA club member dies
He has left a lasting legacy on the club
John Carton, whose death last Thursday was felt all around not just the Claregalway area but in Galway GAA circles too, was behind the establishment of the ladies’ team in Claregalway and was also a selector for them for a period of time.
In a beautiful statement remembering John’s life, they paid homage to a man they would remember fondly: "Our sympathies are with the Carton family on the passing of Johnny.
"Johnny was one of the founding members of our ladies’ club in Claregalway.
"He was a selector with the first Ladies Féile team to represent Claregalway, working alongside Mick O’Connell, Mike Kirwan and Patricia Newell. He is remembered fondly for his committed and friendly approach during his years with the ladies’ club.
"Following his arrival from his beloved Tuam, he played junior football with the club for a number of years.
"May he rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
His RIP.ie notice reads: “Formerly, Tuam. Peacefully, at U.H.Galway, surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his parents. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his loving wife Anne, his daughter Sarah, his son Jonathan, sons-in-law Joe and Alex and his adored grandchildren Tadhg and Caolán, the extended Carton and Henderson families, neighbours and friends.
“May John's kind, gentle and generous soul rest in peace. Reposing at Sioraíocht in the grounds of the Assumption and St.James Church, Claregalway (H91YH05) on Sunday evening the 18th of October from 4pm removal at 6pm to his home.
“Requiem Mass on Monday morning the 19th of October at 11am in the Assumption and St.James Church, Claregalway (H91YH05) burial afterwards in Renville Cemetery, Oranmore.Funeral Mass will be live streamed at www.churchtv.ie/claregalway and broadcast on parish radio.”