Passing of much-loved Ballyhaunis woman

THE death has occurred of Marie Connell (née Flatley), late of Devlis, Ballyhaunis and Galway.

Predeceased by her husband Jim and son-in-law Martin, she is sadly missed by her loving family - Seamus (Dublin), Liam (Castlebar), Ann (Athenry) and Joan (Ballina), daughters-in-law Alice and Mary, son-in-law Peter, 14 grandchildren and three great-grandhildren, to whom sympathy is tendered.

News of her passing has evoked a huge sense of loss in the community where she was held in very high regard.

Her remains will be reposing at Donnellan's Funeral Home, Clare Street, Ballyhaunis, on Friday evening from 5 p.m. with removal at 7 p.m. to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyhaunis.

Requiem Mass takes place on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.