Mary Slowey (nee Gaffey)
Drumalee, Cavan Town, Co. Cavan.
Mary Slowey (nee Gaffey) died peacefully on Friday, December 26th 2025 (St. Stephen's Day) in the loving care of her family and the staff at Cavan General Hospital, in her 97th year.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Tommie; her son, Sean; and her infant daughter, Bernadette.
Sadly missed by her loving family: Robert (Madeline), Eilish (Pedro), Kathleen (Kevin), Tommey (Helene) and Gearóid (Mary), her adored grandchildren and great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, all her extended family and her many good friends and neighbours.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at her home in Drumalee (H12K281) on Wednesday (New Year's Eve) from 3pm until 8pm. Mary's remains will leave her home on Thursday at 12.40pm and will travel to the Cathedral of S.s Patrick and Felim, Cavan arriving for a Funeral Mass at 1 o'clock. Following mass the cortege will travel to St. Patrick's Cemetery, Drumalee , Belturbet for committal prayers and burial. Mary's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish website at www.cavantownparish.com/webcam.
House private to family at all other times please.
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