Obituary for Tommy Canning of Ireland | March 16, 1948 - October 7, 2021 | Funeral Times

The death has taken place October 7th 2021 at Altnagelvin Hospital of Tommy Canning 25 St Marys Drive, Strabane and formerly of Ballindrait.  Beloved husband of Helena, much loved father of Michelle, Thomas, Karen-Anne, Stephen and Kevin and brother of Kathleen, Patricia, Gertrude, Gemma, Maria, Joseph, Dominic, Liam and the late Annette.  Funeral leaving his home on Saturday (October 9th) at 9.25a.m. for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Melmount at 10a.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and family circle.  Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.  Donations in lieu of flowers please to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane.  In accordance with current restrictions (re: Coronavirus) the house will be private to family only please. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam  http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html

Tommy wrote Canning’s Compilation in 2012 and later "Canning's Compilation 2nd Edition"  Tommy Canning was a 2 times winner of ACF National mail ladder and technically achieved ACF GM status by 2 norms, according to ACF Players' Representative, GM Alex Moiseyev.