Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

Rachel O'Connor (née Garvin)

Ronan Flanagan -
Rachel O'Connor (née Garvin)

Rachel passed peacefully, with her loving family, in the Palliative Care Unit, Omagh.

 

Remains will repose at her residence for a walk-through wake on Thursday from 2pm to 8pm with house private at all other times.

 

Removal to St. Patrick's Church Belleek on Friday to arrive for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Dublin Rd. Cavan st 6pm. H12RF78.

 

Rachel will be sadly missed as the beloved wife of Seán and loving mother of daughters Sophie and Lauren and son Ros.

 

Devoted daughter of the late Frank and Eileen Garvin.

 

Deeply regretted by her brother Frank (Veronica), sisters Anne (John), Geraldine, Jenny, Felicity (Sean), nieces, nephews and the extended O'Connor family.

 

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Palliative Care Unit, Omagh c/o any family member or Peter Carty Funeral Director, Garrison.

 

The funeral mass can be viewed clicking the following link: Rachel

 

Service in the crematorium may be accessed via this link. Password for the link is Crem3F Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium - Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Tullymongan Upper, Cavan, Ireland

Ronan Flanagan -

Condolences

Anne McMahon

Deepest sympathy to all of Rachel’s family. A kind and talented lady who fought a long and hard battle. May she rest peacefully now. RIP Rachel

Maeve O Donovan

I would love to pass on my condolences to Rachel’s family! I knew Rachel through drama and only knew her for a short while but she was a joy to work with . I will always remember her beautiful smile and laugh,

Kevin & Veronica Gilmartin

Sincere sympathy to Sean and all the O’Connor family. Rest In Peace Rachel

Martina Cassidy Ballyshannon

Sincere condolences to Rachel's Husband Sean her precious kid's,siblings, extended family and friends..May she rest easy now..

Art Kavanagh

Heartbreaking. Passing of a truly beautiful lady

Theresa McHugh

Sincere condolences to Sean and family on the loss of Rachel and John .May they rest in peace.

Leo Freeburn

Deepest Sympathy to Sean,Sophie,Lauren ,Ross and all of the O'CONNOR And Garvin Families on the death of Rachel R.I.P

Gerry and Jane Mulrone

Thinking of Sean and family at this sad time Rachel was a wonderful lady always had a smile on her face every time you met her.May Rachel Rest In Peace x

Jude and Margaret Boyle

Our deepest sympathies to Sean and family, and to all the O'Connor and Garvin families. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mella Britton

Heartfelt sympathy to Sean and all the O Connor and Garvin families. Rachael was a true warrior - her smile and wonderful talent will never be forgotten. God Bless all.

John and Maureen Travers

So saddened at the death of Rachel. A truly amazing woman. Sincere sympathy to Sean, Sophie, Lauren, Ross and The extended family xx

Brendan&Teresa Rooney

We have lovely memories of Rachel who was such a beautiful down to earth la

Vera Johnston

Deepest sympathy to Sean & all da family at this very sad time..May Rachel’s gentle soul Rest in Peace. Vera & Joe Johnston(Pettigo)

Margaret Keiwn

Very sorry to hear of Rachel's passing - Sincere sympathy to Sean, Sophie, Lauren and Ros and to all her many friends. May her soul Rest iin Peace

Josephine &Freddy mc Donagh

Deepest sympathy to the o connor and garvin family on your sad loss thinking of you all Rip Rachel

Matt britton

Sincerest sympathies are with you all today - may god grant her rest

Fun

Rachel You gave us all so much love and laughter. You will be so missed. Rest in Peace

Martina and Gerry McGonigle

Deepest sympathy to the O Connor family on the death of Rachel may she rest in peace

Mary Torsney & Alan White

Our condolences to Sean, Sophie, Lauren, Ros, the O'Connor, Garvin families and Rachel's drama family in Ballyshannon at this very sad time. We have fond memories of a special lady & brilliant actress who fought a hard battle. May her gentle soul rest peacefully.

Eamonn Og Gallagher Phoenix Players

Deepest sympathies to Sean and family on Rachel's untimely passing. Knew her for many years through drama. She was a wonderful generous and supremely talented woman. May she rest in peace

Pauline mc tiernan

sincere sympathy to Sean and family on the passing of Rachel and your dad thinking of both families in our prayers may they rest in peace Pauline and terry mc tiernan Sligo

Michelle Kelly, Co, Clare

Deepest sympathies to all of Rachel’s family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Geraldine Harte (Markievicz House)

Deepest sympathy to Sophie and your family and extended families on the very sad passing of your Mum. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. May she Rest in Peace.

Noel & Kathleen melly

Deepest sympathy to Sean and and all the O'connor may Rachel rest in peace

Faustin Regina and Roisin

Sincere condolences to Sean Sophie, Lauren and Ros on the passing of your beautiful wife and mother.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean Rita Rooney

Sympathy to O’Connor Family on the passing of Rachel. May she rest in peace

Dorothy and Gerard Mawn

Sincere sympathy to Sean,Sophie,Lauren,Ros and all the O'Connor Family on the death of Rachel- a very talented and always smiling lady. Rachael rests at peace

Gallagher family Roscor Belleek

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sean,Sophia, Lauren and Ross and extended family on the death of Rachel. May Rachel rest in peace.

Martin Carney

Never met Rachel but had the privilege of seeing her give a tour de force during the year in Athlone as Margaret. Such a loss to her family and the communities she served with distinction. Condolences to her family . May she rest in peace

sean mc cormack

It was with the deepest regret I read of the death of Rachel and extend sincerest sympathy to the extended O'Connor family at this sad time May Rachel rest in peace..

Seán & Margaret O'Rourke

Sincere sympathy to Seán and family on your loss. May Rachel Rest in Peace

Mary Gallagher

Deepest sympathy to Sean , Sophie, Lauren , Ross and extended OConnor and Garvin families on the death of Rachel , a beautiful, talented , kind and inspirational lady. Rest in peace Rachel

Maryrose Carr

I was just so shocked and saddened to hear of the sad passing of the very beautiful and talented Rachel. A stunning woman and a great actress who lit up the stage with her captivating performances. Her strong enegmatic personality held any room spellbound. My sincere condolences to her husband Sean, daughters Sophie and Lauren and son Ros. To all get extended family, friends and neighbours I offer my heartfelt sympathy. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin & Marina Dolan Ballyshannon

Our sincere condolences to Sean and family on their sad loss. May Rachel rest in eternal peace.

Sean & Mary Campbell, Belleek.

Sean, we were so saddened to hear of Rachel's passing. Our deepest condolences to you, Sophie, Lauren, Ros and your extended family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days and may you gain some small comfort knowing that she is in a better place and is watching over you all. May Rachel Rest in Peace.

Seamus Corry

Deepest sympathy to Sean and Rachel's family . I have great memories of meeting Rachel as our drama paths crossed many times over the years. She was always smiling always supportive and always ready for a bit of fun . My sympathy to to all her friends in Ballyshannon drama group a tough time for everyone

James & Berni Canny

So sad to hear of Rachel's passing. She will be missed by all who knew her. Sincere sympathy to Sean & all her family.

Drew and Elspeth Vaughan

Sincerest and deepest sympathy on your bereavement.May her gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

John and Eleanor Rooney

Sincere sympathies to Sean and family on the sad passing of Rachel. She was a lovely friendly lady and a wonderful actor. May she Rest in Peace

Shane Coughlan

Sincere sympathy to the o connor and Garvin family on the death of Rachel may she rest in peace

Patricia Miller Sheerin, Jim Sheerin

Deepest sympathy to Sean and family rip

Michael and Vivienne mc cabe, ballyshannon.

Deepest condolences to Sean and family at the sad passing of Rachel. A wonderful lady. May she rest in peace.

Steve and Donna Garvey, Clyhore, Ballyshannon

Sincere condolences to all of Rachel's family. May she Rest in Peace.

Pauline Cook ( nee Keown)

Very sad to hear about Rachel. Thinking of Sean and all the family at this time. Rest in peace Rachel.

Frances & Manus Daly

Heartfelt condolences to Sean, Sophie, Lauren, Ros and all the O'Connor and Garvin family.You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. RIP Rachel.

Miriam Ryan

Condolences to Rachael’s family at this sad time , may she rest in peace

Emer McShea and Brendan Hoey

Deepest sympathies to Sean, Sophie, Lauren and Ros at this sad time. Also to Rachel's wider families and circle of friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers Rachel will be a hard act to follow

Peter McCallig Claremorris Drama Festival

Deepest sympathy to Rachel's Husband Sean, Children and extended family. She is a huge loss to her Family and the wider Amateur Drama Family. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Damien Gallagher

Sincere Condolences

Rachael Cullivan Cavan Drama Festival

On behalf of the Cavan Drama Festival Committee I offer Seán and family our heartfelt sympathies on your very great loss. The world of drama was so lucky to have Rachel share her talent but sadly for all too short a time. Suaimhneas síoraí da hanam.

MARY J EGAN

Deepest sympathy to Rahel's husband Sean, her children, family and friends. I knew Rachel through drama and not only was she talented but was a beautiful lady inside and out.God comfort her family and many friends. The bed of heaven to her

Margaret & John Campbell. Camlin

Deepest sympathy to Sean, O Connor and Garvin family on the very sad loss of Rachel. May she Rest in Peace.

John Vaughan

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of Rachel, she was a beautiful lady.

Ali Damati

sincere sympathy to Sean and family on the passing of Rachel and your dad thinking of both families in our prayers may they rest in peace

Ian & Kathleen McDaid

Sincerest condolences to Sean and families on Rachel's passing . She was a wonderful person . May she rest in peace.

Tom & Marie Byrne,Leixlip

Deepest sympathy to Sean and all the O'Connor family. Rachel was a talented actress and director but also an engaging and empathetic lady. She will me badly missed. May she rest in peace.

Sarah O'Malley Daly

Deepest sympathy to Sean and family ..May Rachel Rest In Peace. O’Malley Daly family.

Sean Mc Ginley and Marie Mullen

So sad to hear of Rachel’s passing. What a loss. Our hearts go out to you Sean Sophie Lauren and Ros.

P.J. and Nora OBrien. Lattone Road Cashel

Sincere sympathy to Sean and family on the occassion of Rachel's untimely death and to all the Garvin and O'Connor families May Rachel's soul rest in peace

Margaret Timoney

Sincere condolences on the loss of a beautiful and extremely talented lady, it was an honour to have known you, dear Rachel. RIP

Jimmy Coleman Phoenix Players Tubbercurry

Sincere sympathy to Rachels Family What a lovely to have know , Rest in peace Rachel in the apron stage up above Jimmy Coleman Phoenix Players Tubbercurry

Mick Roisin Johnson

Sincerest condolences to both the O Connor and Garvin families especially Geraldine. It seems like a light has gone out of your lives, some people can fit more living into a shorter life. Rest in peace Rachel

Maria and Phil Regan

Deepest sympathy and love to Sean, Sophie, Lauren, Ros and extended family in the passing of a beautiful, talented lady. We knew her at the Ballyshannon Drama Festivals and the plays - always friendly and always dynamic on stage. May you Rest in Peace Rachel. xx

Susan Deacon

So very sorry to hear the news. My deepest condolences to Sean and family. May Rachel rest in Peace.

Patrick O'Gormley, Lowery House, Lowerybane

Deepest sympathy with Sean, His family and the extended O'Connor family on Rachel's death, May She Rest in Peace

Carmel & Christopher Harris

With deepest sympathy to Sean & family on the loss of dear Rachael and your dad John. May they Rest in Peace. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Seamus and Maureen Connolly, Dunmuckrim

Sincere condolences to all of Rachel's family and friends, she was a lovely person, may she rest in peace.

John and Eileen Duffy

Our deepest sympathy to Sean.Sophie. Lauren, Ros and all the O'Connor and Garvin families. Rachel was a very talented lady and a living wife and mother. She will be so missed.RIP gentle soul.

Raymond mc Gough

I’m broken hearted at Rachel’s passing deepest sympathy to all the family rest in peace Ray

maureenmcdermott

So Sorry to hear of Rachel passing May she rest in Peace my deepest sympathy to Sean and her children and both families.Rachel was a lovely friendly girl.

Ben and Mary Dorrian

Very saddened to hear of Rachel's untimely passing. Our deepest sympathy to you Sean, Sophie, Lauren, Ros and your extended family. May Rachel rest in peace

Sean Gallagher

Sending my thoughts and wishes to you Sean and family, and to all the family connections on the sad passing of Rachel. What a loss she will be to you all, and the wider community, especially the Balllyshannon Drama Group and all lovers of amateur drama everywhere.

Winifred Mc Nulty

Our sincere sympathy to all Rachel's family. She was an inspiring talented and generous person may she rest in peace.

pauric & philomena mcgoldrick

Deepest Sympathy to Sean and all the Family on the Passing of Rachel R I P.

Alvina Keown

Deepest sympathy Sean, Sophie,Lauren,Ros & extended families on the loss of your beloved Rachel..May she rest in peace.

John McDwyer

Heartbroken by this news. Such a beautiful person to leave us. Sincere condolences to Sean and family.

Finola Tracey

Sincere sympathy to Sean and your family on the passing of Rachel RIP.Thinking and keeping you all in my prayers at this sad and most difficult time.

Mags & Martin Farrell Mountbellew

I have been privileged to call Rachael a fridnd since I first met her in Gormanston all those years ago. We have laughed together and cried together and once we performed together! She made a huge impact on all who knew her. She will be sadly missed as will her amazing talent. Heartfelt sympathy to Sean, Sophie,Lauren,Ross and her extended family on her untimely passing. Rest in peace Rachael a ghrà- you'll be sadly missed,

Linda Clyne

Sean, Sophie, Lauren, Ross and entire O'Connor/Garvin families.. there really are no words that we can leave to ease the pain you are all feeling but please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rachel was a wonderful person inside and out. Her beautiful smile and her laugh were so memorable. She will be missed by so many of us especially within our Abbey Arts Centre family. Rachel lit up the theatre when she walked across the stage thanks for so many great moments over the last few years ×× GBNF

Chris & Trisha McGuinness, Ballyshannon

Sincere condolences to Sean and all the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. Rachel was such a lovely, warm and friendly lady. May she Rest in Peace.

Majella and Patrick Feely garrison

Sincere sympathy to sean and family on the death of Rachel may her soul rest in peace

John and Janella Fitzmaurice, Mountbellew

Sincerest condolences to Sean, Sophie, Lauren and Ros, at this most difficult time. Rachel brought the best out of everyone she met. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

brendan fox

Sincere sympathy to Sean and family on the sad passing of Rachel, may she rest in peace in the arms of her Angels.

Anne kelly

Very saddened to hear this, condolences to all her family,rest in peace Rachael.

Billy,Sadie,William & Julie

Heartfelt sympathy to Sean and family on the sad passing of Rachel .She will be sadly missed and may God give you all comfort during this sad time May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Michael & Mai Mc Gowan.Kinlough

Deepest Sympathy to Sean and all the O'Connor family on the sad passing of Rachel.May she rest in peace.

Niamh Gethin

So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved mum Rachel, to Sophie and all the O'Connor family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May she rest in peace

Miriam & Charlie Gillespie

So saddened to hear of the passing of a most wonderful lady, condolences to Sean, Sophie, Lauren and Ros and to the extended O’Connor and Garvin families. Rest in peace.

Brendan & Geraldine, James & Caitlin Campbell

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Rachel RIP

Maureen

Sincere sympathy to Sean and his family on the sad and untimely death of Rachel, also to the entire O’Connor and Garvin families especially Ann.. May Rachel rest in eternal peace

Michael McCabe

Sincere condolences to the family of Rachel O Connor. I had the privilege of working with Rachel in July and saw that she was an extraordinary talented actor, and a beautiful human being. I send my Buddhist prayers, thoughts and love to her family and friends. May Rachel rest eternally to quote John O’ Donoghue,’ in the ground of being’. with love, prayers and sincere condolences

Irene Quinn

So very sorry Sean on Rachel's passing Condolences to all the family RIP Rachel

HSE Services Sligo staff

Sincere condolences to Sophie and the O'Connor family on the very sad loss of your mother Rachel. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time. May Rachel Rest in Peace.

Margaret Healy (Markievicz House)

Deepest sympathy Sophie on your mother's passing and to all the O'Connor family on your sad loss. May Rachel's gentle soul rest in peace.