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Bridget (Betty) Knapp (née Kelly)

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Muingelly, Ballycastle, Co. Mayo and Woodside, Queens, New York – peacefully, with her family in Ballycastle, in her 82nd year.

Predeceased by her husband Gerry (New York), her parents Peter and Mary and her brother Michael (Cork).

Sadly missed by her brother Paddy Kelly, her sisters-in-law Maureen and Christina, her nephews and nieces, cousins and many friends in Ireland. Also her stepfamily and her many friends in the USA.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at Lynn’s Funeral Home, Killala on Tuesday, 25th of August from 6pm to 7pm with removal afterwards to St. Brigid’s Church.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, the 26th at 12pm with burial afterwards in Ballycastle cemetery.

Donations if you wish to Mayo Roscommon Hospice or the Irish Cancer Society.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Ballycastle Co. Mayo Facebook Page.

Published On: August 25th, 2026

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Phil and Sally Williams and Family -St Sebastian Woodside
2 weeks ago

It is with deep love that we pray our goodbyes to Betty. Phil, PJ, Laura, Dana and I are greatly saddened by her loss, but we are also comforted in knowing that she is now with Jesus. Betty was such a beautiful soul; she was our friend on the journey and companion in ministry. You could feel the Lord‘s presence within her and the warm welcome she offered. When she entered a room, the room was filled with her joy and laughter. God bless you, Betty and Godspeed on your journey home. May you know that our love and prayers are always with you.

Katie and Mike McSweeney, Woodside
2 weeks ago

So sad to learn about the passing of our neighbor and dear friend Betty. We will miss your big smile and great stories. Your warm and comforting presence touched the lives of so many of us in the community. Our condolences to the Knapp and Kelly families. May you rest in peace Betty.

Eileen Jackson, Woodside, Queens, NY
2 weeks ago

Betty will surely be missed in our community. She offered great comfort to me during my husband’s funeral mass.

I will miss her laugh.

Rest in Peace my friend, Eileen

Thomas Forde, London & Ballycastle (Mayo)
3 weeks ago

Belated sympathy to you Paddy, Maureen and
all the Kelly and Knapp families on the passing
of Betty. Condolence also to all of Betty’s friends
both in Ireland and the USA.
May Betty’s soul rest in peace.

Raquel Yango
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Kelly family.
May you rest in eternal peace Betty. We will miss your presence here at St Sebastian’s church in Woodside, NY.

Breege and John Rodgers
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympaties to Paddy and all the Kelly family on the death of Bridget.
Breege and John Rodgers Corrnamona

Karen and Gennaro Massaro
3 weeks ago

Rest in Peace Betty. You are reunited with your Gerry. Our condolences to the Kelly family.

President of The Mayo Society of New York Maureen Gibbons Geoghegan
3 weeks ago

My deepest condolences on behalf of the Mayo Society of New York and myself.

We thank Betty for her many years of dedication and service to the Mayo Society. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this very difficult time.

Sincerely,
Maureen Gibbons Geoghegan
President
The Mayo Society of New York

Jack and Marie McLoughlin, Lacken
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Paddy and family on the passing of your sister Bridget. May she Rest in Peace.

Tony & Michelle Deane,Glenamoy
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family on the passing of Betty rest in peace 🙏

Noreen Lydon O’Donoghue (Past President of The Mayo Society of NY)
3 weeks ago

Sending my sincere condolences to the family of Betty, she was a long time member of the Mayo Society of NY and a dear friend. May she rest in peace.🙏🙏🙏.

Mary Lydon & Mike Regan (NYC)
3 weeks ago

So sad to hear of the passing of Betty, a truly kind and wonderful lady who was always so good to me during my years as President of the Mayo Society of New York.

Betty always had a big smile for everyone she met and showed her kindness and generosity through her work and partnership over the years with St. Sebastian’s Church and the annual Our Lady of Knock trip to East Durham.

Betty will be missed by all who knew her. RIP, Betty.

Mary Lydon & Mike Regan (NYC)

Liam and Breda O Toole.
3 weeks ago

Deepest symphathy to Paddy Maureen and the Kelly family on the passing of Bridget. May she Rest in peace.

Cecil&Mary Jackson,Ballycastle
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Paddy, Maureen & Kelly Family on the passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Jim & Teresa Breslin
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Paddy & Maureen & the Kelly Families on the passing of Bridget, may she Rest In Peace

John and Mary McHale Ballina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Paddy, Maureen, and all the Kelly family, and extended families, on the passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Ailish Kilbane and family, Woodview
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Noel and all the Kelly families on the death of your Aunt. May she rest in peace 🙏

Pat & Chrissie Tighe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Paddy, Maureen and all Bridget’s extended family and friends. May she rest in eternal peace.

John & Martina O’Donnell, Essex.
3 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathies to Paddy, Maureen, Christina and the Extended Kelly family at this sad time. Rest In Peace.

Micheál & Breeda Walsh, Doonfeeney
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Kelly and extend families on the passing of Bridget. May her soul rest in peace.

Doreen Noel and Teresa Connor Lacken
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolence to Paddy Maureen and all the Kelly on the passing of Bridget. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Keith and Clare Scanlon
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to the Kelly family and extended family on the sad passing of Bridget, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Martina Jackson
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Paddy, Maureen and all the Kelly family and extended families on the passing of Bridget. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy& Nora Beattie (Regan) Quay rd
3 weeks ago

Our heartfelt condolences to Paddy & Maureen Kelly on the passing of your beloved Mother & Mother in law, extended families.
.May Bridget rest in eternal peace 🙏🙏🙏

John Paul And Teresa Garvin Ballina
3 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy To Paddy And Maureen And The Family And Extended Family. May Her Kind And Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Helen Ward
3 weeks ago

Betty rest in peace. we will miss you

Norrie Mc Hale ( Sr).
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Paddy, Maureen, Noel and Louise and the extended family on the passing of Betty. May her gentle soul rest in peace. It must be so special for her to die at home surrounded by her family. God comfort you all at this sad time.

Anne & Chris Murphy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Paddy, Maureen, Christina & all the Kelly & extended families on the death of Bridget..
May she rest in peace.

Elizabeth O’Donnell & Vincent Healy
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Paddy, Maureen and all the family on the passing of Betty. May she rest in peace.

Carol Gilmartin
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to you Paddy & Maureen and to Noel and all the Kelly family on the passing of Bridget.
May she rest in peace.

Dermot McMorrow/Kathleen Noone
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Paddy and Maureen and all the family on the death of Bridget.
May she rest in peace

Geraldine & Michael Dunican Sea Road
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Paddy, Maureen, Christina and all the Kelly families on the sad passing of Betty.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Martin and Kathleen Boyle
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Paddy, Maureen and family on the sad loss of Bridget. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Leonor Ramos
3 weeks ago

I met her once at the gathering at St Sebastian Parish Center. It seems that we had known each other for a long time, she’s full of laughter and wisdom. You will be missed Betty. Rest in peace🙏🙏🙏

Mary Gilvarry, Belderrig
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Paddy, Maureen and family on the sad passing of Betty. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Peter Sweeney
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Kelly family on the passing of Bridget.May she Rest in Peace.

Frank Connor & Family Buckinghamshire U.K.
3 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Paddy, Maureen, Christina and the Extended Kelly family at this sad time the Passing of Bridget, May She Rest In Peace.

Maureen and Kevin Noone,Kilfian.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Paddy ,Maureen and family on the death of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Michael and Bridie Tomas
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Kelly family on the passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Seamus Mc Nulty
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to the Knapp and Kelly Families on the passing of Bridget. May her gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏

Paddy & Una Forde
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Paddy, Maureen and all Bridget’s family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Kevin and Samantha mc Donnell
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Paddy and Maureen and family on the passing of Bridget
May she rest in peace

Earley Family, The Glebe
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Paddy, Maureen and family on the recent passing of your much loved Bridget (RIP). We have very fond memories of her from her youth and from her visits in recent years. What you did for Bridget is truly admirable. May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Sean & Ailish Mc Donnell
3 weeks ago

Sympathy to you Noel, Louise and The Kelly Family on the death of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Padraic & Mary Maughan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Paddy and the Kelly family and extended families on the passing of Betty may she rest in peace.

Sr Nancy Clarke
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Betty’s brother, Paddy, sisters -in-law Maureen and Christina, nieces and nephews, especially Noel and Louise, on the death of your beloved Betty. Condolences to her cousins,, many friends and neighbours in USA and Ireland. May she rest in eternal peace.

Aiden, Gillian Grier & family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Kelly family. May Betty rest in peace

Paddy/Terry Lavin / Family Lacken
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Paddy and all Kelly family and extended families on the passing of Betty R I P

Gerry , Valerie Ciara Orla & James Adams
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy is extend to the Kelly family on the passing of Bridget.may her Gentle soul rest in peace

Billy& Mary Heffron, Moygownagh
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy on the death of Bridget to Paddy and Maureen, Noel and Louise and extended Kelly family.

Pat &Margaret mc Lean
3 weeks ago

Sympathy to Paddy, Maureen and extended family on Bridgets passing ..May she rest in peace ..

Mary McNamee
3 weeks ago

With sincere sympathy to Paddy, Maureen and all the family on the death of Bridget.
Rest in Peace.

Kieren & Fidelma O’ Shea
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to all the Kelly family. To Noel Louise & family, she will have been very happy to spend her final weeks at home in Ballycastle, surrounded by you all!

Angela (Nealon) Connon
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Paddy and Maureen
her nephews nieces and their spouses
but especially to Noel and Louise who allowed
Betty live out her final days in peace and comfort.

Charlie & Margaret Doherty Kilmaine Mayo
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to the Knapp and Kelly families on the passing of Bridget. May she rest in peace.

Steven healy&Family Ballycastle
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the kelly family’s. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

John Burke
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Paddy and all the Kelly and extended family. May Bridget rest in peace

JJ, Kerri and Alfie Clifford, Ballycastle
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences and sympathies to Paddy and Maureen, Christina, extended family, neighbours and friends on the passing of Bridget, may her kind and gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace

James Walsh and family. Lacken and ballina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Paddy extended family and friends on the passing of Bridget. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

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