Beloved grandad makes grandson's communion dream a reality - days after tragic death
Popular chip shop owner Terry Ponsonby passed away suddenly in Spain last week
Terry Ponsonby Junior with the Yellow Mustang his late grandfather had booked for his communion.
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 loved him in his hometown of Letterkenny and much further beyond.
But none more so than in that of his beloved grandson Terry Junior.
The late Terence Ponsonby who passed away suddenly in Spain.
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.
Meanwhile, arrangements are still being made to bring beloved Terry's remains back from Spain for burial in his native Letterkenny.
Terry Ponsonby Junior with the Yellow Mustang his late grandfather had booked for his communion.
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