Rita (Margaret) Gillen (née Gillen)

Peacefully at Nazareth Nursing Home, Sligo surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Willie, daughter Constance, brothers David, Dermot and sister Jo (McGonigle). Rita, loving mother of Michael, Andrew, Evelyn and Aisling. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, son-in-law Jan, grandchildren Julie, Noah and Mia, brother Don and sister Mona (McElroy), nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at her home ‘Sea Crest’ Rosses Point, Co. Sligo F91 Y2C7 on Monday 1st January from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Funeral will arrive to St. Columba’s Church Rosses Point on Tuesday 2nd January at 12:00pm for requiem mass, followed by burial in St. Columba’s Cemetery, Rosses Point.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The R.N.L.I. Sligo Bay, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for Rita’s family below.

Condolences

Sr Margaret Morris

I send you all, especially Evelyn, sympathy and promise of prayers. A special memory of Rita is her laughter and friendship. With Jo now, may she rest in peace.

Damian Henry

What a beautiful lady Rita ❤️ Sorry to hear the passing of your mum our fond memories will live on forever in our hearts Our prayers and condolences to all the Gillen family Damian Henry

W. Clarke & Sons Butchers, Sligo

Deepest sympathy to the Gillen family on the passing of Rita.

Peter & Margaret Gillen, Oxnard, California

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Rita, may she rest in peace

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