COMMUNITY NOTES: NORTH MAYO - WESTERN PEOPLE (MARCH 24 EDITION)
The passing of Mary Boland, Currabaggan, Knockmore was met with a great sense of sadness and loss in the community.
Mary went to her eternal reward on Friday, March 13, surrounded by her beloved family, following a year long illness which she bore with great courage and acceptance. The huge crowds that passed her remains in Clarkes Funeral Home on the Saturday evening and again attended her 11am concelebrated Mass on the Sunday spoke volumes for the high regard that both she and her family were held in the community.
During the homily, she was remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who touched many people’s lives in so many ways. A great Christian person who would reach out to anyone in need, a person who was dedicated to her church and weekly Mass and involved with many organisations in the parish. Tributes were also paid to her husband Brendan and family for their dedicated care, love and support given to Mary during her final illness.
For over 30 years Mary was on the staff of the ‘Junction’ in Ballina where she was held in high esteem by her colleagues and patrons alike.
The high regard she too was held by her employers was evident with the day closure of their business and their full attendance of staff at her Requiem Mass.
Members of Knockmore GAA Club formed a Guard of Honour as a mark of respect for both she and her family and for their support down the years as her remains were brought to the church. Following Mass Mary was taken to her final resting place in Ballinahaglish Cemetery.
