Remembering Mary Duffy: Funeral Details and Live Streams
Beloved Westport Mother of 15, Mary Duffy, Passes Away at 89
Kilmeena, Co. Mayo – The close-knit community of kilmeena is mourning the loss of mary Duffy (nee O’haire), a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who passed away peacefully at her home on December 14th, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89.Born and raised in Clooneen, Mary was a pillar of the community, known for her warm smile, kind heart, and unwavering devotion to her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, remembered fondly by her 15 children, 39 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.“Mom was the heart of our family,” said her son, Peter. “She always put everyone else’s needs before her own and had a way of making everyone feel loved and special.”
Mary was predeceased by her husband, John Duffy, her parents, Mary and John Joe O’Haire, and her sister, Sheila mcdonnell. She is survived by her devoted children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her loving sister Margaret Keane, brothers Sean, Liam, and Vincent, sisters-in-law Catherine and Maureen O’Haire, May Corcoran & Christina Reidy, as well as a large extended family of nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.
Community Mourns Loss
Mary’s passing has left a void in the kilmeena community. Her warm presence and infectious laughter will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
“Mary was a true gem,” said a longtime neighbor. “She was always there to lend a helping hand and had a kind word for everyone. She will be sorely missed.”
Funeral Arrangements
Mary will repose at the Kilmeena Community Centre on Tuesday, December 17th, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Her funeral Mass will be held at St.Brendan’s Church, Kilmeena, on Wednesday, December 18th, at 11:00 am.
for those unable to attend in person, mary’s Funeral mass can be viewed online at www.churchtv.ie/Kilmeena or listened to on radio at 106.3FM (Kilmeena Radio).
A cremation service will take place at Shannon Crematorium on Thursday, December 19th, at 2:00 pm. The service will be live-streamed using the password MDM14 at https://shannoncrematorium.com/.
in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Palliative Care Services at www.hospice.ie/our-services/palliative-care-services or through McGing Funeral Directors, Westport.
mary Duffy’s life was a testament to the power of love, family, and community. Her memory will forever be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
“She Was the Heart of Our Family” – Community Mourns Passing of Beloved Westport Mother
Kilmeena, Co. mayo is mourning the loss of Mary Duffy (nee O’Haire),a beloved mother,grandmother,and great-grandmother who passed away peacefully at her home on December 14th at the age of 89.
born and raised in Clooneen,Mary was known for her warm smile,kind heart,and unwavering devotion to her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, remembered fondly by her 15 children, 39 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
“Mom was the heart of our family,” said her son, peter. “She always put everyone else’s needs before her own and had a way of making everyone feel loved and special.”
Mary was predeceased by her husband, John Duffy, her parents, Mary and John Joe O’Haire, and her sister, Sheila McDonnell. In addition to her children, she is survived by her loving sister Margaret Keane, brothers Sean, Liam, and Vincent, sisters-in-law Catherine and Maureen O’Haire, May Corcoran & Christina Reidy, as well as a large extended family of nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.
“Mary was a true gem,” said a longtime neighbor. “She was always there to lend a helping hand and had a kind word for everyone. She will be sorely missed.”
Mary will repose at the Kilmeena Community Center on Tuesday, December 17th, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Her funeral Mass will be held at St.Brendan’s church, Kilmeena, on Wednesday, December 18th, at 11:00 am. Those unable to attend in person can view the Mass online at www.churchtv.ie/Kilmeena or listen on radio at 106.3FM (Kilmeena Radio).
A cremation service will take place at Shannon Crematorium on Thursday, December 19th, at 2:00 pm. The service will be live-streamed using the password MDM14 at https://shannoncrematorium.com/.
in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Palliative Care Services at www.hospice.ie/our-services/palliative-care-services or through McGing Funeral Directors, Westport.