The Late Mary Murphy, née O’Connor, Adriville, Scartaglin, Co. Kerry

The late and great Alzheimer’s Tea Day fundraiser, Mary Murphy (right) pictured at her home in Adriville, Scartaglen with her 2003 Tea Day volunteers. Included are, front: Sheila O’Brien (left) and Kathleen Murphy. Back from left: Ann Marie O’Connor, Patricia Murphy, Rita McCarthy, Mary O’Connor, Sheila McGuire and Moira O’Connor. © Photograph: John Reidy 8-5-2003

The death has taken place of Mary Murphy, nee O’Connor, better known as ‘Mary O’ of Adriville, Scartaglen, Co.Kerry.

She passed away peacefully at home on July 10^th. 2023, in her 100th year.

Predeceased by her husband Sonny, sisters: Joan McCarthy and Peg Hogan, son-in-law Michael O’Connor and daughter-in-law Mary Murphy.

Mary O will be sadly missed by her loving family: Michael, Peggy Quirke, Abbeyfeale; Eileen Keating, Castlemaine; Kathleen O’Connor, Castleisland; Mary in Templeglantine; Ned in Ballyheigue and Joan Moloney, Asdee, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, brother Ned and sister Ellen McCarthy, Kilcummin, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.

May she rest in peace.

Mary O’s Funeral Arrangements

Reposing in Daly’s Funeral Home, Scartaglen on Tuesday from 6pm until 8pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Scartaglen at 12 noon. Burial in Scartaglen Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Castleisland Day Care Centre. House for family and friends only please.

Date Published: Monday, July 10th. 2023. Date of Death: Monday, July 10th.2023

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