The death has occurred of Mary Horan, née O’Rourke, Goulane, Scartaglen, Co. Kerry
Peacefully, on December 6th 2023, surrounded by her loving family in the excellent care of the staff in the Clonfert Ward, University Hospital Kerry.
Predeceased by her husband Jerry, son Derry and brother Michael. Loving mother of Andy, Sheila Curtin, Batty, Kay Reidy, Anne, Denis, Marie O’Halloran and Dawn.
Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family, brother Seamus in the USA and sister Peggy Kerrisk, sons-in-law Richie and Michael, Dawn’s partner David, daughters-in-law Elizabeth, Eilish and Helen, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Joan and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends. May she rest in peace.
A Baker of Renown
A baker of wide renown, Mary crafted more than just apple tarts and she travelling across the Sliabh Luachra area selling them far and wide.
She also had a love of farming. Her warm heart, extended beyond the oven, forming a family bond she held dear and she will always be remembered for her love and generosity to all who came through her door. May God be good to her.
Mary’s Funeral Arrangements
Reposing in Daly’s Funeral Home, Scartaglen, on Friday evening from 6pm until 8pm.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Scartaglen at 12 noon. Burial in Scartaglen Cemetery. Requiem Mass will be live streamed on https://musicrowstudios.com/
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