Monday, 10th March, 2025

Ella Bates (neé Mc Carthy)

John Lynch -
Ella Bates (neé Mc Carthy)

Peacefully at North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo on 3rd May, 2022.

Predeceased by her loving Husband Joe. Beloved sister of Carmel O’Driscoll and the late Anthony.

Deeply regretted by her sister, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, great grandniece, great grandnephew, her wonderful neighbours, relatives and her many friends.

Remains reposing in St. Peter & Pauls Church, Dromard on Friday evening from 6:30 pm to 7:30pm, Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 o’clock, followed by private cremation.

Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/dromard/

House Private Please

There will be a Mass for Ella in Kilcrohane at a later date.

No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to North West Hospice, c/o Gerard Clarke & Sons, Funeral Directors, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo.

Please note reposing is walk through only,  please observe social distancing, mask wearing and no handshaking.

John Lynch -

Condolences

Betty & Pius

RIP Dear Ella. We’ll miss your warm smile, your wisdom, and your lovely kindness. Rest easy now with your Joe.

Geraldine Kiely

RiP Ella my condolences to to Ella's family and friends.

Maureen Mc Gowan Hynes Dromore west

Ahh Lord have Mercy on dear Ella. Such a beautiful lady inside and out. A pure Lady. Just got to know Ella a year before Covid and Enjoyed her Company and her Dear husband Joe. Covid took me away from helping out with u both but i enjoyed my time very much with u both. May u rest happy together as you are strsight into Heaven dear Ella.

Chris McGinty

RIP Dear Ella, we had many conversations about your ipad and motorhome adventures i was so glad to have helped you and joe through your technical issues and delighted to have met you both over the years may your genital soul rest in peace.

Sally and Gerry Boland

A wonderful joyful lady. She will be greatly missed by many. Back in the arms of her beloved Joe. May she RIP.

Marilyn Nealon & Family

our deepest sympathy on ellas passing

Gerard Clarke

I was a young man who knew Ella when she lived in Amersham Bucks England. A fun loving lady and a great joy to have known. I had touched base with her during covid and was hoping to see her again in the summer. God rest her soul, such a wise and kind lady.