Monday, 10th March, 2025

Anita Bourke (née McKenna)

John Lynch -
Anita Bourke (née McKenna)

The Death has occurred of Anita Bourke (nee McKenna) of Oghill, Culleens, Co. Sligo & formerly of Ederney, Co. Fermanagh.  Peacefully at the Mater Hospital, Dublin surrounded by her loving family.

Anita, beloved wife of Martin and loving mother of Néamh & Sadhbh.  Sadly missed by her devoted husband and daughters, parents Cassie & Josie McKenna, brothers Dessie, Brian & Niall, sisters Ann-Marie O’Driscoll & Sinead & her partner Colm, brothers-in-law Sean & Johnny & his wife Mary, sisters-in-law Linda, Teresa, Caroline Maheady, Aileen Rouse & Angela Hannon, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends & her work colleagues at Sligo University Hospital.

Rest In Peace

    Reposing at McGowan's Funeral Home, Ballina on Monday evening from 5pm until 7pm

Funeral will arrive to The Church Of the Holy Family, Kilglass on Tuesday for 12noon Requiem Mass followed by burial in St. Patricks Cemetery, Kilglass.

Anita’s funeral mass can be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/kilglass

House private to family and relations please.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the North West Hospice and the renal dialyses Unit at Sligo University Hospital C/o McGowan’s funeral home, Ballina or on line https://northwesthospice.ie/donations/

John Lynch -

Condolences

Kathleen Doherty ballyshannon

So so sorry to hear about Anita's passing...such a caring gentle person who will be greatly missed ....thinking of all her family at this very difficult time...god rest her....Kathleen

Marion Ryder

I am so sad to hear of Anita's untimely passing. She was a lovely lady and a great nurse. May she rest in the peace of heaven and may God help her family and loved ones in their grief. Marion Ryder Past Director of Nursing Sligo University hospital

Jude and Breege Mc Sharry

we are so sorry to hear of Anita,s passing such a lovely gentle lady and a much loved nurse May she rest in peace Jude and Breege

Mary and Barnes Murphy

Sincere sympathy to Martin and the Bourke family on the sad passing of Anita. May she rest in peace.

D. Gabel

I couldn’t believe when I learned today about Anita’s passing. I met Anita over the years at the renal clinic and remember her as a friendly, caring nurse. My condolences to Anita’s family, friends and colleagues. May she rest in peace.