Eileen Ebbitt (nee Whyte)
Ricehill, Crossdoney, Co. Cavan.
Eileen Ebbitt (nee Whyte) died on Thursday 30th April 2026 in her 97th year, peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Joe, son William, daughter Doris (Fuller), brothers; Charlie, Tom, Cecil, Herbie and Reggie, sisters; Margaret and Evelyn. Dearly loved Mother of Joe (Margaret), son in law Wayne, adored grandmother of Louise (Darragh), Mark (Ellie), William (Heather), Craig, Adam (Tara) and great grandmother of Jack and Evie and lifelong friend, Kenneth North. Remembered with love by her son, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, partners and great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Resting at Lakelands Funeral home, Dublin Road, Cavan on Friday from 5.30 pm until 7.45 pm, concluding with prayers.
Funeral service in St. Fethlimidh`s Cathedral, Kilmore on Saturday at 2pm, followed by committal and burial in Kilmore Cathedral Parish Graveyard.
Family flowers only please. Family home strictly private please.
“A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold.”
The Family would like to express their sincere thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Cavan General Hospital especially Medical 1.
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