Joan McDonnell, McHale Road, Castlebar

Details: Published: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 16:00

Joan McDonnell,

McHale Road, Castlebar (18^th September 2024) - retired staff member of the Connaught Telegraph, Castlebar, peacefully in the loving care of the staff in Cuan Chaitríona Nursing Home, Castlebar.

Pre-deceased by her parents Kathleen and Peter, her brother Greg and sisters Patsy (Rush) and Pauline (McCann).

Deeply regretted by her nephews Peter McCann, Peter McDonnell, Anthony Rush and Neil Rush, nieces Margaret Robinson and Cathy Rush, grandnephew Tiernan and grandnieces Caoimhe and Mairéad, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace

Joan will repose at Coady's Funeral Home, Castlebar, F23 XY63 on Friday, 20th September from 6pm with removal at 7:30pm to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11.30am.

Joan will be laid to rest afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below.

Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar 087 2364598 / 094 90 21231

Angela Mchale Mchale Road Castlebar 13 days 20 hours

deepest sympathy to all the McDonnell and McCann family on the sad passing of Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Austin & Teresa Quinn 13 days 21 hours

Sincere condolences to all the McDonnell family on the sad passing of Joan May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Denis and Geg Gilligan 13 days 22 hours

Our deepest condolences to the McDonnell and McCann families on the sad passing of Joan.RIP.

Denis and Geg Gilligan 14 days 3 hours

Our deepest condolences to the McDonnell and McCann families on the sad passing of Joan.

Frank & Mary O’Reilly, Ballyvary 14 days 3 hours

Sincere condolences to the McDonnell family, may Joan rest in peace.

Nora Kilcourse Castlebar 14 days 5 hours

Symphaty to all of Joan s family on the death of Joan, a lovely lady to deal with in the Connaught telegraph office may she rest in peace

Mary jordan knockthomas 14 days 7 hours

My sincere sympathies to all the extended family. I am so sorry to hear of Joan's passing R.I.P

Linda Nichol 14 days 8 hours

Sincere condolences to Peter, Marianne and all the family on your loss. May she rest in peace.

Mary Swift 14 days 8 hours

Sincere sympathy,so sorry to hear of Joan passing,may she rest in peace,.

Cyril and Christina Foy 14 days 8 hours

Sincere Sympathy to Peter and all the extended family on the passing of ur aunt Joan may she rest in peace

Michael Irwin 14 days 9 hours

Sincere condolences to the Mcdonnell and McCann families on the sad passing of Joan . A lovely kind lady. May Joan Rest in peace.

Sean O Reilly 14 days 9 hours

Sincere condolences to the extended family and friends of Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Helen &, Chris Summerville 14 days 20 hours

Rest In peace Joan. Always remembered

Padraic and Máire Glynn Railway Terrace Saleen Castlebar 14 days 21 hours

Sincere condolences to the extended family and friends of Joan. A lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Senator Paddy Burke 14 days 21 hours

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Donnell
And extended Mc Donnell families on the sad passing of Joan
May she rest in peace

Tereasa and Ger Lavelle Dereenmanish 14 days 21 hours

Our deepest sympathies to Peter and all of Joan’s relations on the sad passing of Joan May her soul rest in peace

Martha & Brendan Dunne & Famlily 14 days 22 hours

Deepest sympathy Margaret Michael Amy gregory. Peter marianne and family
On the passing of your dear aunt and grand aunt.
May she rest in eternal peace.

Tom and Patricia Cresham 15 days

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Joan she was such a lady condolences to all Joan’s family.

Jane McDonnell 15 days 3 hours

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Joan. Condolences to all her family and friends. May she rest in eternal peace

Heverin Family. 15 days 4 hours

Very sorry to hear the sad news of Joan’s Passing. Remembering her well from the Connaught Telegraph. Sincere Sympathy to all Joan’s Family. May she Rest in Peace now . From : The Heverin Family . Irish House. Castlebar .

Francis & Breege Irwin & Family, Glenhest 15 days 4 hours

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Michael, Amy, Gregory, Peter, Bridie and all the McDonnell family on the passing of Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Dot and Blackie Gavin 15 days 4 hours

Sincere Sympathy to all of Joan's family on her sad passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Annie Killeen 15 days 5 hours

Deepest sympathy to Peter, Marianne and family and extended families on the passing of your Aunt Joan. May her soul rest in peace

Kathleen Mulroy and family, 15 days 6 hours

Deepest sympathy to Margaret and all Joan's family on her sad passing,may her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Aidan & Mary Brett 15 days 8 hours

Another of the old Connaught staff gone . A real Castlebar girl gon to her reward . Rest in peace Joan .

Tommy O Boyle Ross Castlebar. 15 days 8 hours

Sincere condolences to all the extended family of Joan on her sad passing. She was a lovely lady.
May her gentle soul RIP.

Mary Staunton - Ballyglass 15 days 8 hours

Deepest sympathy to Joan's family
I worked with her in the late 60's in the Connaught Telegraph
a lovely lady
May she rest in peace.

Billy & Irene Bourke, (Cowman), Breaffy, 15 days 9 hours

Sincere sympathy to all Joan's relations on her passing, have fond memories of her when growing up on "The Road". Rest in Peace Joan.

Phyl & Tony Durkan 15 days 10 hours

Deepest sympathy to all Joan's Nieces &; Nephews on the death of your beloved Aunt. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Theresa McCormack, Glenhest 15 days 14 hours

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Michael, Amy, Gregory, Peter, Bridie and extended McDonnell families on the passing of Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Ann McHugh, Newtown, Castlebar 15 days 17 hours

Sincere Condolences to Peter, Margaret & Pete and all Joan’s nephews, nieces & extended family on the sad passing of your lovely Aunt Joan, Fond Memories. May Joan’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Sharon Flynn, Castlebar. 15 days 19 hours

Sincere sympathy to Pete, Margaret and all Joan’s extended family on her passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Máirtín Ó Maicín, Balla 15 days 19 hours

So sad to hear of the passing of Joan. As mentioned by so many before me she was some lady. Condolences to her nephews and nieces. Go raibh leaba I measc na naomh aici.

John and Patsy Jordan, Ballynew 15 days 20 hours

Sincere condolences to the nephews, nieces and relatives on the sad passing of Joan. An esteemed work colleague over a long number of years. A lot of laughs Agus Craig along the way. Rest in peace Joan.

Teresa Quinn Kilkenny Cross 15 days 22 hours

Condolence to Margaret and the McDonnell families on the death of your Aunt Joan .May her gentle soul rest in peace

John and Nora King Hollyhill 16 days 1 hour

Deepest sympathy to Margaret Pete and Peter and all Joan's Nieces and Nephews on the sad passing of Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eamon and Kathleen Courell. 16 days 1 hour

Sincere sympathy to the McDonnell family on the death of Joan. May she rest in peace.

Padraic & Mary Lyons 16 days 1 hour

Deepest sympathy to all of Joan's family on her sad passing. A lovely lady. R.I.P.

Martin and Mary Murphy ,Sandwich, Massachusetts 16 days 1 hour

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and Pete on the passing of Joan.
Fond memories of a lovely lady. RIP.

Alan & Irene Carson 16 days 2 hours

Deepest sympathy Margaret Michael
Amy Gregory Peter Marianne & Family
On the passing of your dear Aunt and grand aunt. May she rest in eternal peace.

Irene & Alan carson 16 days 2 hours

Deepest sympathy Margaret Michael Amy gregory. Peter marianne and family
On the passing of your dear aunt and grand aunt.
May she rest in eternal peace.

Ecy Redmond, Springfield Tce 16 days 3 hours

Deeply saddened by the passing of a very dear friend and work colleague for many years in the Connaught Telegraph Joan was such a kind and caring person. May her gentle soul now rest in eternal peace. Sincere sympathy to all her relations.

Johnny Mee and family 16 days 3 hours

Joan was a wonderful person, sincere, honest and kind. I was privileged to be her workmate and friend for over 50 years. We will all miss her dearly, a wonderful person. Sincere sympathy to her relatives.

Padraic and Mary Finnerty, 16 days 4 hours

Condolences to all the Mc Donnell Family on the passing of Joan. Joan was a lovely kind lady , always had a smile and friendly word, may she rest in peace in the company of her family .RIP

Mike Byrne, Ballyhaunis. 16 days 4 hours

Deepest sympathy to all Joan's family and her many friends on her passing. A wonderful lady who was always pleasant. A most sincere and genuine lady. May Joan rest in eternal peace.

Maureen Geraghty. Castlebar 16 days 5 hours

Sincere sympathy to the McDonnell family on the loss of Josn. A lovely lady. Rest in peace Joan.

Jim and Dolores Cameron Westport 16 days 5 hours

Sincere Sympathy to Margaret and all of Joan's nieces and nephews on Joan's passing May she rest in peace in God's loving care R.I.P

Michael and Nora Hoban, Westport Rd, Castlebar 16 days 6 hours

Deepest sympathy to Margaret and extended McDonnell family on the death of Joan, a dear Aunt and beautiful lady. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Patricia Tommy & family Hurst 16 days 7 hours

Sincere sympathy to the McDonnell Family on the passing of Joan, May her gentle soul rest in peace

Brendan and Maura McNicholas Rosslee Castlebar 16 days 8 hours

Sincere sympathy to Pete, Margaret, Peter and the extended McDonnell families on the death of Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Michael & Helen MacHale, Hollybrook House, Castlebar 16 days 8 hours

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Joan. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Philomena Reilly, Glenisland 16 days 9 hours

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and the McDonnell Family, and to all of Joan's extended Family. May she rest in peace.

Brid Earls & family 16 days 9 hours

Sincere condolences to Margaret and all of Joan’s family on her sad passing. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

John Dunne 16 days 9 hours

Sincere .Sympathy to the McDonnell Family on the passing of Joan.May she rest in peace

Beverley Flynn 16 days 9 hours

Deepest condolences to Pete Margaret and all the extended McDonnell family. May Joan’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Sally Corcoran lakeshore drive 16 days 9 hours

Sincerest condolances to Mc Donnell family ..lovely Lady ..rip

Catherine (Bohan), Anne and Richard Gillespie. 16 days 9 hours

We are saddened to hear of Joans passing. She was a big part of our lives growing up , as we were always in and out of the Connaught Telegraph. Our condolences to Margaret, Peter and all her nieces and nephews. Rest in peace, Joan.

Elizabeth Murphy 16 days 10 hours

Condolences to Margaret and all the Family on Joan’s passing. She was a lady. Rest in Peace Joan.

Al McDonnell 16 days 10 hours

Sincere sympathy to the McDonnell and extended families on the sad passing of Joan.
May she Rest in Peace.

Gerry Lane 16 days 10 hours

Sincere condolences to all her family.
May Joan rest in peace

Caroline King Curragh 16 days 10 hours

Heartfelt condolences to all Joan's nephews,nieces and extended families. Had the pleasure of regular chats when Joan & Sèan in the welcome inn. A true lady, and kind. Rest in peace Joan

Neesa Patten 16 days 11 hours

Sincere sympathy to all of Joan’s relatives. May she rest in everlasting peace.

Pat and Marian Halligan 16 days 11 hours

Sincere sympathy to Joan's nieces and nephews on her sad passing. May she rest on peace.

Julie tolster 16 days 11 hours

My Condolences to Joan's family on her passing. Fond memories of her .May she rest in peace.

Anna Mcgough 16 days 15 hours

Sincere sympathy to all of Joans family. Rest in peace Joan.

Marion McHugh Rowland.Barna Village,Galway.(Cappagh,Pontoon rd) 16 days 19 hours

Sincere sympathy to dear Margaret & all Joan's family on her passing. She was a lovely kind lady...always a smile on her beautiful face. My the light of heaven shine brightly on her . Marion & family.

Jack and Maisie Loftus: 16 days 19 hours

Sympathy to her family and relatives. Joan was such a lovely lady and a great member of the Connaught Telegraph. May she rest in peace and will be missed by all who knew her especially from the Road.

Anne Ludden Rahins. 16 days 20 hours

Sincere sympathy to Joan’s family and friends and neighbors may she rest in peace with all gone before her she was a lovely lady.🙏🙏🙏

Frank n Bernie Moran Jordan, Ballynew, Castlebar. 16 days 20 hours

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Pete, Peter extended Nephews and niece's on the passing of dear Joan a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in peace, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God's blessings.🙏🕯️

Margaret (O’Malley) & Padraig Doyle 16 days 20 hours

Sincere sympathy to Joan’s family at this sad time. Fond memories of our time working together in the Connaught Telegraph, and as neighbours on McHale Road. May she Rest in Peace

Anna Browne 16 days 20 hours

Sincere sympathy to Mags and Pete and theMcdonnell families on the death of Joan may she rest in peace.

Bree and Joe O Dea 16 days 21 hours

Sincere sympathy to Margaret,Pete and Peter and extended McDonnell family on the passing of Joan .Rip.
A truly lovely lady, always had a happy disposition and who was a pleasure to serve lunch on an almost daily basis for so many years in the Welcome Inn Hotel.

Gillian & Ronan Collins 16 days 21 hours

Deepest sympathy to Mags , Peter and all Joan’s family & Friends on her sad
passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace . ❤️

Anne Mulkeen 16 days 21 hours

Sincere sympathy too the Mc Donald family on the loss off Joan a lovely lady rest in eternal peace Joan xx

Martin and Helen Gaughan 16 days 21 hours

Sincere sympathy to all Joan’s family on her sad passing. May she rest in peace.

Mary Fahey Tighe,Main Street 16 days 21 hours

Sincere sympathy to all of Joan's nieces , nephews, extended family and friends.A lovely lady.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John ludden 16 days 22 hours

Sympathy to Peter, Marianne and family.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Christy and Christina Joyce. 16 days 22 hours

Sincere sympathy to Joan’s nephews and nieces to Peter and Margaret and extended family’s.Rest in peace Joan.

Michael & Mary Feeney 16 days 22 hours

Sincere sympathy to all Joan’s family on her passing - always a lady, may she rest in peace.

Dean & Eibhlin 16 days 22 hours

Sincere condolences to Margaret, Peter and extended McDonnell and Rush relatives, family and friends on the passing of Joan. May she rest in peace

Marie Rance 16 days 23 hours

Sincere sympathy to Joan’s nephews and nieces, particularly to Peter and Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John and liz gilligan 16 days 23 hours

Our deepest sympathy to all at this sad time may Joan rest in peace

Joanne Naughton Cuan Chaitriona 16 days 23 hours

My deepest sympathy to all of Joan’s family at this sad time. She was such a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Thomas Colgan 16 days 23 hours

Sympathy to Joan's relatives,nice lady.R.I.P.

Pat & Phill Naughton 16 days 23 hours

Deepest sympathy to all nephews and nieces and extended family'may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Olivia Mc Greal Mannion Breaffy 16 days 23 hours

Sincere sympathy to all of Joan's family lovely memories of her from Cavendish Lane a lovely person. Rest in peace Joan.

Tom and bridie O connor 16 days 23 hours

Deepest sympathy to all of joans family she was a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in peace

Michael neary.rathbawn. 17 days

Deepest sympathy to all of Joan's nieces and nephews and extended family.may she rest in peace.a lovely lady.

Padraig/Dorothy Flynn 17 days

Our Sincere Sympathy to all the Mc Donnell family

Pat & Bernie king , viewpoint castlebar 17 days

Sincere condolences to all Joans nieces and nephews and extended family on her sad passing, May her gentle soul Rest in peace

Patsy & Maureen Noone 17 days

So sorry to hear of the passing of Joan. Fond memories of her days in Connaught Telegraph no restrictions on visiting all departments. Deepest sympathy to her nephews and nieces. A lovely lady May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Darren Nolan Marian Row Castlebar 17 days

My Deepest Sympathy to Peter Margaret and Pete and the extended family on the death of Joan.
She was an absolute lady and I always enjoyed our little chats we had together when I would meet her in Tesco with Margaret
Rest in Peace Joan.xx

Kevin and Kathleen Guthrie Mchale rd. 17 days 1 hour

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to Joan’s nieces and nephews and all extended family and friends Joan was a lovely pleasant neighbour and one more of our old stock gone to her heavenly reward rest in peace Joan. 🙏

Nato Cafolla & James O'Malley 17 days 1 hour

We wish to express my deepest sympathies to Joan's nephews, nieces and extended family on her sad passing. May she Rest in Peace.

Sean and Pauline Rice 17 days 2 hours

Farewell to an old work colleague and gentle lady. May she rest in peace. Sympathy to her nephews, nieces and other relatives.

Pat -Sandra mcmanamon Saleen Castlebar 17 days 2 hours

So sorry to hear of Joan passing rest peacefully another one from the road

James and Nora McHale Castlebar 17 days 2 hours

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and Pete,and Peter McCann and all Joan's nephews and Nieces.Joan was a lovely Lady. R.I.P. Joan.

Tom and Bernadette McDaniel 17 days 2 hours

Deepest sympathy to Joan's extended family. May her soul rest in peace

john & maura farragher 17 days 2 hours

sorry to hear of Joan,s passing may her soul rest in peace.

Christy & Ena Fitzgerald Castlebar 17 days 3 hours

We offer our deepest sympathy to Joan's nephews nieces and relatives on her sad death I have fond memories of her working in the Connaught Telegraph she was a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in peace

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Joan McDonnell, McHale Road, Castlebar

Thomas (Tom) Guilfoyle, Greenwood, Ballyhaunis

John Naughton, Slieverue, Breaffy, Ballina

Mary Walsh Faherty, Leeds and formerly of Mount Taffe, Largan, Co. Sligo

Elizabeth (Liz) McMahon (nèe Walsh) Acocks Green, Birmingham, England and formerly of Ballydaff, Taugheen, Claremorris

Nan Kelly (née O’Grady) Aiden Street, Kiltimagh and formerly of Quay Cottage, Westport

James Patrick McGuire, Rhyl, North Wales and formerly of Dooriel, Ballycroy

Dorothy Parke nee McGreal, Riverstown, Co. Sligo and formerly of Turlough, Castlebar, Co Mayo

Fr. Charles O’Connor, St. Mary's Road, Headford

Breda Mullen née Fitzhenry, Cong, Co. Mayo and formerly of Doughty Brown, Cornamona, Co. Galway

Joseph ‘Joe’ Lavelle, Manchester and formerly of Carne, Belmullet, Co. Mayo

Frank (Francis) Beirne, Terenure, Harolds Cross, Dublin and formerly of Loughglynn, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon

Mary Cullotty née Donohue, 15 Seaside, Belmullet, Co. Mayo and formerly of Ballinaboy, Barnatra

Paddy Gallagher, Ballymonean, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo

Eileen Canavan (née Keating), Baile an Dónnalláin, Spiddal, Co. Galway and formerly of Belmullet, Co. Mayo

Mary McDonnell, Pullathomas, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Margaret Mangan née Mullen, Cloghans Hill, Tuam, Co. Galway and late of Cloonthue, Tuam

Helen Brett née Byrne, Melbourne, Australia and formerly of Swinford, Co. Mayo

William Skeffington (Willie), Bellaghy, Charlestown and Levenshulme, Manchester

Terry McSharry, Carrowkeel, Chaffpool, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo and formerly of Kinlough, Co. Leitrim

David Hunt, Cloonlee, Knock, Co Mayo

Margaret Hudson nee Finn, Larganboy, Ballyhaunis

P.J. Kearney (better known as Joe), UK and formerly of Mount Gordon, Westport Road, Castlebar

John 'Jackie' Goonan, late of New York and formerly of Doohoma, Ballina, Co. Mayo

Patrick (Padraig) Warde, Kilnock, Brickens, Claremorris, Co. Mayo and New York, USA

Paddy (PJ) Gallagher, Brockley, London and formerly of Derrycorrib, Barnatra, Co. Mayo

Phyllis Conroy nee Ruane, London and formerly Ballina, Co Mayo

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