Rita Towey née Higgins,

Ashland House, Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon - June 8th, 2023 - peacefully in her 88th year, with her family by her side in the loving care of Eithne and all the staff of Oakwood Nursing Home, Ballaghaderreen

Pre-deceased by her husband Andrew and daughter Ann.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her son John, daughters Mary and Susan Allen (Dublin), grandchildren Andrew, Tori, Amy and Katie, sister Delia Keogh (Birmingham), son-in-law Ken, sister-in-law Winnie Higgins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May She Rest in Peace.

Rita will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Tuesday evening from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock.

Removal from the Funeral Home on Wednesday morning to St. Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o’clock with the funeral proceeding to Kilcolman Cemetery.

House private and family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Rita can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland https://alzheimer.ie/

Rita’s Mass will be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking this link https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors

Alan & Bernie Lynch, Castlemore
Our deepest condolences to John and all the Towey family on the passing of your mum, May she rest in peace
Breege and John Naughton. Tibohine.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time. Rita was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.
John and Kathleen Hartigan
Our sympathy to the Towey family on.the loss of your mum . She was a lovely lady . RIP
Eileen and Michael Crehan
Sincere condolesnes Mary John and Susan on the sad loss of your dear mum Rita rip.
A lovely lady.

Marie Mahon,
Condolence to Mary, Susan and John on the sad passing of your mother, Rita. She was always such a lovely friendly lady to meet. Condolence also to the extended family.
Martha and Barry Coyne
Deepest sympathy, Susan, to you and all your family. Thinking of you at this time.
Angela Ryan
Very sorry to hear of Rita's passing. A lovely lady who always liked the chat. May she rest in peace. Condolance to her family.
Mary n Gerry Casey
Deepest sympathy to Mary Susan and John on the sad passing of your mother. May she rest in peace. A lovely lady, we always had a chat when we would meet in Duffys.
Bernie Duffy and Family Ballaghaderreen
Sincere sympathy to the Towey Family on the sad loss of your beloved mother Rita may she rest in peace
Michael and Maureen Mulligan
Deepest Sympathy to the Towey family on the passing of Rita, May she rest in Peace
Michael Scally
My deepest sympathy to Rita`s family on her sad passing.She was a lovely lady to meet over the years and will be sadly missed by her many friends. May her gentle Soul gain everlasting Peace
Dermot & Margaret Neilan
Sincere sympathy to all the family.
John & Gerardine O’Mahony
Sincere sympathy to John and the Towey family on the death of your Mother. May she rest in peace
Connie Gallagher Duffy and Michael Duffy
Condolence to Mary Susan and John on the death of your mother, she was such a great family friend back in the day. Condolence also to the extended Towey and Higgins family. Mary you were so good Rita. May she rest in peace.
Bernadette Reid O'Hara, Gurteen
Sincere sympathy to Mary, Susan, John and extended Towey and Higgins families on the death of Rita.
May she rest in Peace.

John and Mary Coleman, Castlerea Road.
Deepest sympathy to the Towey family on the death of Rita. May she Rest in Peace.
Lily mcgovern
Condolence to the Towey family Rita was a lovely Lady May her soul R.I.P
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