Mayo communities mourn passing of much-loved Liz McNicholas

The death of Elizabeth (Liz) McNicholas (née Hanbury), Kinturk, Ballyheane, Castlebar, and formerly of Rosbeg, Westport, has evoked a great sense of loss.

She died peacefully in Mayo University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Joe, her daughters Louise Hale (Bohola), Siobhan (Castlebar) and Alison (Castlebar), son Joe (Corofin, Co. Galway), her cherished grandchildren Dylan, Ryan, Lauren, Cathal, Ava, Claire, Rory and Dara, brothers Stephen (U.K) and Billy (Rosbeg), sisters Anne Briton (U.K) and Caroline Homer (U.K), daughter-in-law Anne (née McGrath) and Siobhan’s partner Kieran Redmond, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, family circle, neighbours and many friends.

Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

Liz was predeceased by her parents Tom (Rosbeg) and Margaret (née Taylor, (formerly of Lavally, Tuam), brothers Johnny (London) and Tommy (U.K), sister Margaret (U.K) and her son-in-law Cliff Hale.

Fond tributes are being paid to her on social media where she was described as 'a lovely lady' and 'such a kind person'.

Liz will repose in Ballyheane Community Centre, Ballyheane, on Tuesday from 6 p.m. with removal at 7.30 p.m. to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyheane, for reception and prayers at 7.45 p.m.

Funeral Mass and Service on Wednesday 1.30 p.m.

Afterwards Liz will be laid to rest in Ballyheane Cemetery.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.