Passing of former Castlebar business-woman

THE death has occurred of Mary Howley, Spencer Court, Castlebar, and late of Curradrish, Foxford.

The deceased was a former business-woman in the county town and ran a successful women's fashion outlet at Ellison Street for many years.

A courteous and affable personality, she was held in very high regard in the community.

Deepest sympathy is extended to her sisters Aggie (McGuinness), Kay (Maloney) and Joan (Buckley), brothers Martin, Noel and Michael, brothers-in-law Pat and Michael, sisters-in-law Beatrice and Martina, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home, Castlebar, this evening (Sunday) from 5 to 7 p.m.

Removal takes place on Monday at 10 a.m. to The Church of The Holy Rosary, Castlebar, for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., followed by burial in the New Cemetery.