The death has occurred of traditional singer and dance caller Anne Keane, Pound Hill, Millstreet Town, Millstreet, Cork / Fermoy, Cork
Passed away peacefully at her residence on July 22nd 2019, daughter of the late Maeve and Michael Keane (Fermoy) and beloved sister of Dermot, Susan, Brendan, Olive, Leo, Viv (Maevita) and Ruben.
Sadly missed by her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, grandniece, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.
“Leaba I measc na Naomh go raibh aici”
A Regular in Castleisland and Scart
Anne was a regular and most loyal supporter of the Patrick O’Keeffe Traditional Music Festival in Castleisland since its founding in 1993 and, more recently, of the Handed Down series of lectures and concerts in Scartaglin.
Among those paying tribute was singer Tim Dennehy who wrote:
“So sad to hear this. Anne was a good friend, great dancer and set dance teacher and was a warm, generous, lovely person. May her rest be peaceful.”
Funeral Arrangements
Anne reposed in Tarrant’s Funeral Home, Millstreet on Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm followed by removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Millstreet Town.
Her requiem mass is on this Thursday morning at 10am followed by cremation to Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork.
No flowers by request please. Donations, if desired, to the Mercy Foundation, Cork.
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