Meike Blackwell, Ross House, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo and formerly of Chicago, USA and Detmold, Germany

Details: Published: Friday, 18 March 2022 21:28

Meike Blackwell,

Ross House, Kilmeena, Westport, Co. Mayo and formerly of Chicago, USA and Detmold, Germany (died 18th March 2022) - peacefully after a long illness surrounded by family and friends.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Major Joseph Blackwell.

Survived by her sister Karin (Hamburg, Germany), she will be sadly missed by her loving son Alex Blackwell and daughter Kirstin MacDonagh, stepchildren Chris Blackwell, Aileen Blackwell and Edie Cummings, and grandson Cormac MacDonagh, partners, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, beloved extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Funeral Service will take place on Monday (March 21st) at 2:00pm in The Holy Trinity Church, Westport with the funeral proceeding to Lakelands Crematorium for Cremation Service at 6:00pm.

Meike's Cremation Service will be live streamed at 6:00pm on www.lakelandscrematorium.ie using the password LFH.

No flowers by request. Donations if desired to Pieta House c/o McGing Funeral Directors, Westport.

Those who wish to express their condolences, may do so via the condolence link below. Mass cards or condolences can be forwarded to McGing’s Funeral Home, Westport.

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Christine West 4 days 20 hours

My mother’s family The Shiels worked in Ross house in the 1920’s. She loved it there, and told us many story’s as we were growing up. I was lucky enough to meet Meike a couple of times. A lovely woman.

Michael McGann 1 year 6 months

Our deepest condolences to Kirstin, Cormac and Alex. We have very happy memories of meeting Meike on several occasions and our thinking of you all in these days and weeks. Lots of love, Michael McGann and family, Melbourne

Tracy and Neil O'Donnell kilmeena 1 year 6 months

So sorry to hear of Meike's passing. May she rest in Peace.

Carmel Higgins 1 year 6 months

Sincere Condolences to Kirstin, Cormac and Alex as well as Extended family on the passing of Mrs. Blackwell. May she rest in peace.

Carol Donegan 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences kirstin on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace .

P.J .Sammin Louisburgh. 1 year 6 months

So Sorry to hear ofMrs.Blackwells Passing .Eyernal Rest to Her Souland I wish Her Eternal Peace A most pleasant Lady to visit and chat with.

Liam & Patricia Gibbons, Carrabawn, Westport 1 year 6 months

Deepest Sympathy to Kirstin & the Blackwell family on the Sad passing of your Mother.
May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Paddy and Jennifer Keane and family, Ardkeen 1 year 6 months

Our deepest sympathies to the Blackwell family. Thinking of all of ye.

Adrian & Suznne Cawley 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kirstin & family on the passing of your mam . May she rest in peace.

Tom and Kathy Ryder, Kilmeena 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kristen, Alex and Meike’s extended family on her passing. May she rest in peace.

Sean Langan Margaret Jennings Aughagower 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Kirstin and all the Blackwell family on the passing of your mom lovely lady may her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Mervyn and Ann Bourke 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirstin, Alex and families on your sad loss.

Margaret & PJ Campbell, Tonragee 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to the Blackwell Family on the death of Meike. I have happy memories of visiting Ross House with my Mum and the hospitality was second to none. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

JARLATH CUNNANE 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirsten and Alex and extended family on the loss of Meike, may she rest in peace

Nicholas and Pauline O Kelly 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kirstin,Alex and all the Blackwell family on the passing of Meike.A very pleasant lady.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Irene Ryder 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kirsten Alex and families also all extended Blackwell families on the passing of Meike May she rest in peace

Joe and Karen Dyra 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Alex, Kirsten and the extended Blackwell family on the death of Meike. May she rest in peace.

Paul and Carmel Fitzgerald 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirsten, Alex, Cormac , Pete and the Blackwell family on your sad loss.

Annette Mc Donnell, Newport 1 year 6 months

My sincere sympathy to Kristen and family.
May her gentle soul rest in peace .

Pat and Ann Doherty, Cuilmore, Newport 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirsten, Alex & Family on the passing of your mum, May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat jordan castlebar 1 year 6 months

My sincere sympathy to Kirstin and all the Blackwell family at this very sad time . Rest in peace Meike

Kathleen O Toole Clare Island and Castlebar 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirstin and family on the death of ur Mother may she rest in peace

Mary O Malley and John O Malley GORTAWARLA Newport. 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences and sympathy to Alex, Kirstin her sister karin extended family and friends .May Meike rest in peace.

Colette and Chris McGowan Knappagh 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kristen and extended family on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Matt Gordon, Crossmolina 1 year 6 months

To Kirsten and the extended Blackwell family, my deepest condolences on your bereavement. May Meike rest peacefully.

Phil and Frank Chambers. Newport 1 year 6 months

Our sincere sympathies to Kirstin, Alex, Daria, and all the family on Meike's very sad passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
May She rest in peace.
Amen.

Cathal and Celine Murray Newport 1 year 6 months

Our sincere condolences to Alex and Kirstin and extended Blackwell family on the passing of Meike. May she rest in peace.

Michael & Catherine Duggan & family, Currane, Achill 1 year 6 months

Our sincere condolences to Kirstin Alex & extended family on the death of your mother.May she Rest in peace. Amen

Michael & Celia Walsh & the Walsh family, Glenhest 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kirstin, Alex and all the Blackwell family on the sad passing of Meike, may she rest in peace.

Jackie Eileen and the Higgins family. Kilmeena 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kristin Alex Cormac and all the extended Blackwell families on the passing of Meike. Rest in peace. Mike.

P.J. & Jackie McDermott, Westport. 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Kirstin, Alex and the extended family on the sad passing of your mother Meike. May her soul rest in peace eternally.

John &Mary McGreal 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Kirstin &extended family on the death of your Mother. May her soul rest in peace

Patricia Sammon 1 year 6 months

My sincere condolences to Kirsten, Alex and Cormac and extended families on the passing of your mother/grandmother, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne & John Nevin 1 year 6 months

Our deepest sympathy to all the blackwell family. May her gentle soul Rest in peace.

Charles & Marie keane & family cuilmore newport. 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kirsten, Cormac,Alex ,Daria ,pete,and extended Blackwell families on the loss of Meike.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Tommie Joe Gannon 1 year 6 months

Sincere symphathy to Kirstin, Alex and families. May Meike rest in peace.

Carol Scott, Aghalusky, Castlebar. 1 year 6 months

Kirstin, I’m very sorry to hear of the death of your mother, sincere sympathy to you, Alex and Cormac, and all her family and friends. I have fond memories of meeting your Mom when you first came to live in Ireland. May she Rest In Peace.

Padraic and Gemma O'Malley 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kirstin Cormac, Alex, Daria and the exended Blackwell family on the loss of Meike. May she rest in peace.

Mary Ginnelly and family Rosturk, Mulranny 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Kirstin and Alex and extended family on the sad passing of Meike. We had the pleasure of her company on many occasions down through the years. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Christy cawley and family knockrooskey Westport 1 year 6 months

Sincere Sympathy To The Blackwell Family on the death of Meike May she rest in peace

Chris and Lorna Harper 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to all the Blackwell family . Rest in peace Meike

Tony & Una Quinn, Newport 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to the family at this sad time. May she Rest In Peace.

Mary Gavin & family 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kirstin Alex & extended family on the death of your dear mum a gentle Lady RIP Mieke

Denis and Sheila Sheridan. Knappagh 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirstin and Alex on the passing of your mother. RIP.

Al and Maureen Salmon 1 year 6 months

Sincere Condolences to Kirsten and all the Blackwell family on the passing of Meike.RIP.

Helen Griffin and family ,Gortawarla 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to kirstin, alex, chris, aileen and edie on the loss of Meike, i worked for her for many years, such a lovely lady who will be missed .thinking of you all at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Kitty&padraic Needham, louisburgh 1 year 6 months

Kirsten and family, sorry to hear of the sad passing of your mother, may she rest in peace.

Mary (Needham) & Sean Mc loughlin, louisburgh. 1 year 6 months

Condolences kirsten, cormac and all the black well family, may ur mother rest in peace

Margaret Gallagher & Russell Poole 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Alex, Kirstin and all the Blackwell family on the passing of Meike. She was a kind and lovely lady.

Kasha n joe Scahill 1 year 6 months

Our deepest sympathy to kerstin n Alex n families on the passing of ur dear mum r I p out thought s are with u at this sad time

Charles O'Malley and Mary O'Malley Graham (Westport) 1 year 6 months

Sincerest condolences to Kirstin, Alex and all your family on the death of your mother. May she rest in peace.

THOMAS EARNOR. GLENISLAND 1 year 6 months

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE BLACKWELL FAMILY AND TO CHRIS BLACKWELL.

Belinda Ginnelly & Colm Geraghty and family Murrivaugh ,Mulranny 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirstin, Alex and extended family on the sad passing of Meike. A lovely gentle lady. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May she rest peacefully.

Ann & Tommy Forrestal, Glenhest 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Kristin, Alex, Cormac on the loss of your dear Mum & granny, & to all Meikes extended family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Mary Munroe Westport Beekeepers 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Alex, Kirsten & all your family on the passing of your mother. May Meike rest in peace.

Anne Duffy, Westport 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kristin and Alex on the death of your mother Meike. A lovely lady

Jim & Dolores Cameron 1 year 6 months

Sincere Sympathy to Kirstin and Alex on the passing of your Mam's, May she rest in peace.

Joe Gibbons 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirstin and Alex on the death of your mum . May she rest in peace.

Hugh & Noreen Feehan, Rossow 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirstin and Alex on the death of your mother Meike. May she Rest in Peace.

Padraic & Patsey Baynes, Derrygorman, Westport 1 year 6 months

We offer our deepest sympathy to Alex, Kirsten & all your family on the passing of your mother. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Dave ketterick 1 year 6 months

To kirstin & extended family. Very sorry to hear of Meike passing.may she rest in peace

Conor & Carol O Malley 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathies to Alex , Kirsten and all of the family on the passing of your dear mum. May she rest in peace.

Mary Dignam (nee Brady) and family Rossow and London 1 year 6 months

Condolences to the Blackwell, MacDonagh and extended families on your very sad loss, I only met Mrs. Blackwell once in Kilmeena church at the funeral of my brother. She asked to be introduced to me by her kind neighbour Gerard Gannon and offered me her sincere sympathy which was very much appreciated. May she rest in eternal peace.

Paddy O Grady , Mike , Mary Slattery & Family ,Kilmeena 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirsten, Cormac, Alex , Dariia and the extended family on Meike’s passing . RIP . Such a great lady . Always a pleasure to meet .Thinking of ye at this sad time .

John and Tina Mulchrone kilmeena 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Alex kirstin and family on the passing of Meike may she rest in peace

Michael and Brigid Farrell. 1 year 6 months

Sympathy to all the Family on the Death of your Mum, Rest In Peace,

The Mulloy Family Kilmeena 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathies to to Kirstin, Alex, and all the Blackwell Family on the death of Meike.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
May she rest in peace.

Séamus & Carol O'Connell, Deerpark East, Westport 1 year 6 months

Sincere Condolences to Kirstin, Alex and all the family. We are sorry for your loss.

Pearse & Celia Staunton. 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirsten & Family on the death of your mother Meike.may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Willie & Mary Sammon and family .Ross, Kilmeena 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympaties to Alex Kirstin Daria Cormack and extended family members on Meike,s passing. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace keep you all in 9ur prayers at this sad time

Eileen and liz Moran Streamstown westport 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Kirstin and the Blackwell family on your sad loss

Desmond and Bennie Scahill Mayo Abbey 1 year 6 months

Alex, sincere condolences on the passing of your mother Meike, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy Quinn and family 1 year 6 months

Regret Meikes passing She was a beautiful lady Always a pleasure to meet her May she rest in peace

Nicholas & Denise Duffy 1 year 6 months

Our sincerest condolences to all of Meike's family on her passing. May she rest in peace.

Padraic & Maureen O'Malley & family, Barrack Hill, Newport 1 year 6 months

Deepest Sympathises to Kirsten, Alex & all family on the passing of your mum. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Chris Maureen Keane and family Pearse Tce 1 year 6 months

Kirstin our deepest sympathy to you and Alex on the sad loss of your mam may she rest in peace

Kathleen Staunton 1 year 6 months

Sorry Kirsten and Alex and Darren on the passing of Mrs Blackwell. RIP

Brigid / Gérard Kilroy, 1 year 6 months

Sencere Sympathy to Kristin and Family, On the Passing of your Mum .R I P.

Tom Cadden 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Kirstin and Alex on the loss of their mother. May she rest in peace.

Francis and Angela Gavin. 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy on your loss. May she rest in peace.

Bobby and Antoinette Hanrahan 1 year 6 months

Our Deepest Sympathy to Kirsten Alex and all The Family on Meike’s passing. We have the fondest memories of her, she was a great Lady!

Cormac, Bernie Loftus and family 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirsten, Alex and all family members on the passing of Meika. May she rest in perfect peace

The Henehan family, The Mall 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy and condolences

Mary and Walter Cox Clooneen 1 year 6 months

Sincerest sympathies to the extended Blackwell family on the sad death of Meike. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all on this sad occasion. May she rest in peace.

Christy & Kathleen Loftus, Newport 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kirstin, Alex and extended families on your sad loss. May Meike rest in peace.

Oliver and Bridie Corcoran carrowmore newport 1 year 6 months

My deepest condolences to Kristin,Alex and family on the passing of Meike,May she rest in peace

Maria (Ketterick) Carey & Family Castlebar 1 year 6 months

Dear Kirsten and Alex , I am so sorry to hear of your dear mum’s passing. Fond memories of her many visits to you Kirsten at the Quay Cottage in times past . Thinking of you both and your extended families at this very sad time .

John & Maureen Cremins 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to the Blackwell family on the passing of Meike may she rest in peace.

Gus Gavin, Westport 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Blackwell family. May she rest in peace.

Cllr John O’Malley Carraholly Westport 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Alex, Kirstin and all the family on the death of your mother Meike, May she rest in peace.

Eamonn & Mary Hamilton 1 year 6 months

Deepest Sympathy to Alex, Kirsten & all your family on the passing of your mother. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Patrick Dorothy and Padraig Gavin Clynish Island 1 year 6 months

Sincere Sympathy to Alex, Kirstin and families on the death of Meike. May she rest in peace.

Kevin Kathleen & Sean Barrett Kilmeena 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Kirstin and all the family on the death off your Mum RIp Meike

Michael and Pauline quinn aughagower 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to the family

John and Anne Campbell 1 year 6 months

Sincere Sympathy to Alex, Kirstan and families on the death of Meike. May Meike rest in peace.

Tommy and Ann Hughes Derradda Newport 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to Kirstin,Alex and all the Blackwell family and friends on the sad passing of Meike, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kay Coe, Westport. 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to Alex and Kirsten on Meike's death. May she rest in peace.

O' Malley Clan local committee. 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Alex, Kirstin, Chris, Aileen, Edie, Karin, Cormac and all extended family on the passing of Meike. She will be greatly missed at the Clan Rallies. She was a great support to the clan for many years. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Mary Jane O' Malley and family, Main St. Newport. 1 year 6 months

Sincerest sympathy to Alex, Kirstin, Karin, Chris, Aileen, Edie, Cormac and all the extended family on the passing of Meike. She was a wonderful friend. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Ann ODonnell. Rosturk Mulranny 1 year 6 months

Alex Kirsten and all family members. Your Mam was a lovely lady and always enjoyed her presence chats and debates
May she rest in eternal peace .
Deepest sympathy to you all
John.Ann. kathryn. & Shaun

Michael Dyra Kilbride Newport 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to all the family on Meike’s passing.

John and Margo Gibbons Newport 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Meike’s,May she Rest in Peace .

Michael & Clare O Sullivan, Slaugar Hill, Westport. 1 year 6 months

We are very sorry to hear of Meike's Passing, she will be greatly missed by us and her friends in Mayo Historical & Archaeological Society.

Joanna and Robin Spencer 1 year 6 months

On behalf of the FitzGerald Frazer family formerly of Melcomb Cottage Newport Mayo we send our deep condolences. We all remember with much fondness the great hospitality of the Blackwell family. Meike was a wonderful and unforgettable hostess.

Tony Deffely 1 year 6 months

My deepest condolences at your sad loss. May she rest in peace.

Louise (Rodgers) Killeen 1 year 6 months

Kristen, I am so sorry to read of Meike's long illness and her passing. She was such a beautiful, gentle lady. I loved to see her coming into Style Council on Bridge Street.
My thoughts and condolences are with you and all your family, may Meike rest in peace.

Pat & Maura Mulchrone 1 year 6 months

Our deepest sympathy to all. May she rest in peace

Michael and John gannon kilmeena 1 year 6 months

So sorry to hear of meike passing she was a lovly person and will be sadly missed

michael / noreen Gavin 1 year 6 months

deepest sympathy to Kirstin and Alex on the death of your mum ,such a lovely lady .rip.

Kathleen gannon kilmeena 1 year 6 months

Sympathy to kirstin Alex and family on the passing of there lovly mother may meike rest in peace xx

John Griffin and family.. 1 year 6 months

Sincere sympathy to the family of Meike Blackwell on her passing. May she rest in peace.

Liam Carroll Liscarney Westport 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to the family May meike rest in peace..

Kevin Rowley 1 year 6 months

Deepest sympathy to Alex and all the Blackwell family on your mothers passing.

Willie and Teresa Bourke 1 year 6 months

So sorry to hear of Meikes passing.
Deepest sympathies to all her family.
Rest in Peace Meike.

John and Sadie Moran The Boulevard Westport 1 year 6 months

Kristin and family we were so sorry to hear Meikes Passing . A lovely lady at all times .. God comfort you all at this sad time ......................

Michael and Mary Keane gortawarla Newport and rossow Newport 1 year 6 months

Sincere condolences to the Blackwell family at this their time of great loss

Charlie & Genie Keating, Cloghan, Westport 1 year 6 months

Kirstin, Alex and families, we are so sorry to hear of Meike's passing. May she rest in peace

Chris and Bríd Smith 1 year 6 months

So sorry to hear of Meike’s death. Our deepest sympathy to Kirstin Alex and all the family .

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