Sr. Attracta Shiels,
 
late of the Convents of Mercy Collooney, Swinford and Ballysadare and formerly of Corhober, Ballymote, Co. Sligo - peacefully, at Abbey Haven Nursing Home, Boyle, Co. Roscommon on 13th July, 2024.
 
Reunited in her Heavenly Home with her parents, Michael and Ellen, her sisters, Sr. Kathleen and Sr. Josephine and the deceased members of the Sisters of Mercy, Western Province.
 
Rest In Peace.
 
Deeply regretted and fondly remembered by her sisters Bridie (Berreen) Derroon, Nancy (Walker) Scotland, and Rose (Rouse) Ballina, her brothers Michael (Corhober) and Paddy (U.S.A.), brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, the Sisters of Mercy (Western Province), relatives, and many friends.
 
Sister Attracta will repose at the Perry Funeral Home, Ballymote (F56 TK20) on Monday, 15th July from 5pm to 6.30pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymote - to arrive at 7pm.
 
Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Columba's cemetery, Ballymote.
 
“I can do all things in Him who strengthens me”
 
The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the Ballymote Parish website https://ballymoteparish.org/webcam/.
 
A message of condolence for the family, can be left in the condolence section below.
Maureen Williams Swinford
Sincere condolences to Sr Attracta's family and sisters of the Western Province on her passing .Lovely lady who I met many times over the years .May her gentle soul rest in peace
Eithne (Mc Donagh) Larkin
Sincere sympathy on the passing of Sr Attracta, many memories from my boarding school days in Swinford, may she rest in peace
Mary Jones
My sincere condolences to all the family of Sr Attracta. Fond memories from school days and excellent maths teacher.
Nuala O'Donnell Johnson
Sincere sympathy to the Shiels family & the Sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr. Attracta. Fond memories of her from my school days. May she rest in peace.
Mary carr
Deepest sympathy to all Sr Atractas family
May her gentle soul rest in peace
She was such a beautiful person kind ,gentle and always supportive
A great loss to this world

John, Mary Gallagher, Swinford
Sincere sympathy to the Shiel family and the Sisters of Mercy Congregation on the sad passing of Sr. Attracta, may she RIP.
Mary higgins
Past pupil from dublin sr attracta was an incredible woman and teacher incredible patience for new boarders . My sympathy to her family and her convent she has had and will alys have a special place in our memory
Joe and Ann duffy kilmovee
To the sheils sorry for yer loss.
Gay and Helen Boland
Sincere sympathy to you Rose and the Shield family on the passing of your sister Attracta may she rest in peace 🙏
Catherine Lafferty
Sincere sympathy to the Shiel family and the Mercy Sisters on the passing of Sr. Attracta. She taught me Maths and Chemistry for leaving Cert in Swinford.
She was an excellent teacher.
May she rest in peace.

Margaret Comer
I would not have passed Maths in Leaving Cert without Sr Attracta God Rest her
Pat O’Connor Swinford
Sincere condolences and sympathy to the Sisters of Mercy and the Shiels family friends and neighbours on the passing of Sr Attracta RIP.She will be fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of meeting her in this life.
Anne Fleming Enniscrone
Deepest sympathy to Rose, the Shiels family and the Sisters of Mercy on the death of Sr. Attracta. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Jude and Breege Mc Sharry
Sincere sympathy to you Rose and extended families on the passing of you dear sister Sr Attracta may she rest in peace
Anne past pupil Swinford
Rest in Peace Sr Attracta. Condolences to all her family
Mary Coleman, Knock ( ex Swinford P.S.)
I wish to send condolences to Sr. Attracta's family and Mercy Sisters. May she rest in peace.
Irene Caulfield - Ballaghaderreen
Sincere sympathies and condolences to the family and the Sisters of Mercy (Western Province) on the passing of Sister Attracta. May she rest in peace.
A past pupil Swinford Secondary School
Rest in eternal peace Sr Attracta
Sympathy to the family & Sisters of Mercy Community

Sr Cecelia Newell
Condolences and prayers to Sr Attracta's community and family

Patricia and Martin Kelly Coolcronan, Foxford
Sincere condolences to her sisters and her brothers, the extended Shiels family and the Sisters of Mercy (Western Province) on the passing of Sister Attracta. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
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