A doting Co Donegal grandad’s wish for his grandson was fulfilled – days after he died suddenly in Spain.
Businessman Terry Ponsonby passed away suddenly in Spain last week.
The popular chip shop owner left a huge void in the lives of the many people who lived him in his hometown of Letterkenny and much further beyond.
But none more so than in that of his beloved grandson Terry Junior.
Before his death, Terry, who owned the hugely-popular Friar’s Rest, had been organising to have a stunning yellow Mustang car turn up to surprise Terry Jnr on his communion day.
And thanks to the amazing work of local charity The Bear Run 74, Terry’s dream was realised despite his tragic passing.
The Bear Run 74 has raised literally hundreds of thousands of euro for various charities thanks to their amazing car runs which features many amazing high-end cars.
But a spokesperson for the charity said organising and delivering Terry’s dream for his grandson was the most emotional they have done to date.
“Telling this young man that it was a surprise from his late grandad wasn’t easy,” said the spokesperson.
Funeral Details:
Wake will take place at his home, F93 H3F8, on Sunday and Monday from 12pm to 10pm, with the Rosary each evening at 9pm.
The funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 11am in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, followed by burial at Leck Cemetery.
As a mark of respect, the café will be closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, and will reopen as normal on Wednesday.
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