RIP: 'True lady' sparks sadness upon passing in Mayo town upon death

She was predeceased by her husband Paddy in January 2023. Paddy and Angela were a popular couple who were much to the fore in the life of the Logboy region down through the years.

They were people of the land and took a keen interest in so many matters relating to the farming scene. They shared a great love for music and dancing and enjoyed many wonderful nights at session and music lounges around the local ‘three counties’ areas of Mayo, Roscommon and Galway.

It was little wonder that members of the family, especially Ann-Marie and David, have been so actively involved in the music scene over many years. The family have long ties with the GAA with strong loyalties to Mayo and also to Eastern Gaels and Ballyhaunis Ladies GAA Club where the family ties still remain strong.

As a Roscommon woman she enjoyed the friendly rivalry of all genuine supporters who share in the peaks and valleys of the two counties and move on to the next season as the best of friends. Angela was imbued with a warm and welcoming nature and callers to the family home were always welcomed with the best of hospitality.

She was a great neighbour and friend and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. The staff at the Paediatric Unit in Castlebar were among those joining in the tributes to Angela.

“She was a lady who loved chats and who was sociable, kind and considerate. She was always so proud and most happy while being surrounded by her musically talented family and grandchildren and delighted with the sing-song.

“She was cared for so eloquently by her family and the memories made will live on forever and help get you through the hard days ahead.” Luke Murray, in extending condolences, said: “Angela was a wonderful help to me while compiling the Fortieth year history of Eastern Gaels.

“Her kitchen was always a place of welcome and knowledge.”

Reposing was at Donnellan’s Funeral Home and interment took place in Tulrahan cemetery following the funeral Mass celebrated by Fr Brendan McGuinness in St Mary’s Church, Logboy.

Angela, who was predeceased by her husband Paddy, her sister Mary and her daughter-in-law Joelyn, will be sadly missed by her daughters Anne-Marie, Therese and Lorraine, her sons Patrick and David, her sisters Kathleen, Bernadette and Cora, sister-in-law Peggy, grandchildren, daughterin-law, sons-in-law, brothers-inlaw, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends