RIP: Tributes paid to the late Josephine Hall
Josephine played an active and valued role for many years in both her club, Moy Davitts, and the wider LGFA community.
Tributes have been pouring in following the passing of Josephine Hall (née Lawless) of Ballyvary, Castlebar, who died peacefully on Thursday, June 4, surrounded by her loving family while in the care of the staff at The Galway Clinic.
Josephine is predeceased by her parents, Tony and Bridie Lawless of Castlebar.
Among the organisations to pay tribute was Mayo LGFA, where she played an active and valued role for many years through both her club, Moy Davitts, and the wider LGFA community.
In a heartfelt tribute, Mayo LGFA wrote of Josephine’s time as a former Club Executive member, Treasurer, and Senior Team FLO, where she gave many years of dedicated service to her club.
“A former Club Executive member, Treasurer, and Senior Team FLO, Josephine, gave many years of dedicated service to her club and was a familiar and valued presence in the wider Mayo LGFA community. What a legacy she has left to us all,” they wrote.
Moy Davitts GAA Club also paid tribute to Josephine, the mother of senior players Sandra and Tracey Hall, highlighting her unwavering support and commitment to the club throughout the years.
“Josephine was a past member of our Club Executive, serving as Treasurer and Senior Team FLO for many years. She was a tremendous supporter of our club, hardly ever missing a match, and if she did, regular score updates were sent to her phone,” the club said.
As a mark of respect, both the Senior Ladies fixture against Knockmore LGFA and the Junior Ladies game against Aghamore LGFA, scheduled for last weekend, were postponed.
Josephine was also remembered fondly by the community of Carramore National School, where she worked as a Special Needs Assistant.
“Josephine was our treasured SNA, a role in which she touched so many lives with her kindness, patience and understanding. She will always be remembered for her boundless energy, her quick wit and her great sense of humour,” the school said.
The school community spoke of the lasting impact Josephine had on colleagues, pupils and families, noting that she would be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
“Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences are with her family and friends at this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace,” the tribute concluded.
Josephine will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband PJ, son Kieran, daughters Nicola, Sandra & Tracey, sisters Pauline (McEllin) & Geraldine (Doherty), brothers Danny, Tony & Kieran, daughter in law Sandy, sons in law Sean & David, grandchildren Jack, Caoimhe, Bethany & Jamie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, family and friends and the staff and pupils of Carramore National School.
Josephine reposed at Coady’s Funeral Home, Castlebar, on Saturday, June 6. Her Funeral Mass took place on Sunday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Joseph’s Church, Bohola, followed by burial in Bohola Cemetery.
May she rest in peace.