Islandeady community mourns passing of Margaret Gavin

THE death has occurred of Margaret Gavin (née Ryan), Leitir, Islandeady, Castlebar, and late of Ballinstleva, Clogher, Westport.

News of her passing has evoked a huge sense of loss in the community.

Predeceased by her infant daughter Catherine, she is deeply regretted by her husband Martin, sons John (Belcarra), James (Westport) and Martin (Leitir), daughters Noreen Staunton (Cogaula, Westport), Eileen Corcoran (Ballinstleva), Mary Hanbury (Mountgordon, Castlebar), Teresa Garrivan (Belclare, Westport), Anne Gallagher (Ballinlough, Westport), Pauline Sloan (Stanstead, England), Margaret Holland (Pairc na Coille, Westport), Joan Kenny (Cois Abhainn, Castlebar), sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Sympathy is tendered to the bereaved family on their loss.

Her remains will be reposing at St. Aidan's Room, adjoining Islandeady Church, on Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. with removal at 8 p.m. to the church.

Requiem Mass takes place on at 12 noon on Tuesday in St. Patrick's Church, Islandeady, with the funeral proceeding to Kilmaclasser Cemetery.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.