Beloved Teacher and Mother, Margaret Duggan, Passes Away in Galway
Margaret Duggan, a respected teacher and devoted mother, passed away peacefully on , at Galway University Hospital, following a long illness. She was surrounded by her family, a testament to the love and connection that defined her life.
Born to Denis and Maureen Cunniffe (Liswilliam, Dysart, Co Roscommon), Margaret is remembered as a woman of dignity and courage, qualities she demonstrated throughout her recent health challenges.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication as a mother to Sinéad, Fiona, Ruth, Sarah, and Seán, and as a cherished wife to her husband, Padraig. Her loss is deeply felt by her sisters, Denise, Joanne, Fiona, and Maura, as well as her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and mother-in-law, Ann Lohan. She is also survived by her aunts, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of extended family, colleagues, neighbours, and friends.
Details regarding funeral arrangements have been announced. Margaret will repose at Dignity Funeral Care, located on the grounds of Portumna Retirement Village, on , from to . A funeral cortege will then proceed to St. Brigid’s Church in Portumna on , arriving at for Requiem Mass at .
Following the Mass, Margaret will be laid to rest in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Portumna. For those unable to attend in person, the Requiem Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/portumna.
The family has requested that their home remain private on the morning of the funeral, , to allow for private moments of reflection.
Messages of sympathy and support can be left for the family on the condolence page, where they will be able to read and find comfort in the outpouring of kindness in due course.
A poignant sentiment shared with the announcement reads: “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, but always held so dear.”
Margaret Duggan’s passing marks a significant loss for the Portumna community and all who knew her. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her profession, and the positive impact she had on the lives of those around her.
