Carmel Dunlea nee O’Donnell

Carmel-Dunlea

Gortskeddia, Crossmolina, Co Mayo and formerly of Mill Brae, Stranorlar, Co Donegal – in the loving care of Craddock House Nursing Home, Naas.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Pat and daughter Paula.

Sadly missed by her children Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil and Patricia, daughters-in-law Niamh and Anita, sons-in-law Frank, Eoin and Fergus, grandchildren Róisín, Aidan, Diarmuid, Orla, Anna, Laura, Matthew, Iggy, Isis, Éanna, Brendan, Tom and Liam, her sister Alice, extended family and wide circle of friends.

R.I.P.

Reposing at her home (F26 WY68) on Wednesday, 11th June from 5pm until 8pm.

Removal to St Tiernan’s Church, Crossmolina on Thursday, 12th June for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.

Burial afterwards in Crossmolina Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/crossmolina

Family flowers only.

Published On: June 10th, 2025

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P. J. and Patricia Hughes and Family Crossmolina.
10 hours ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Dunlea O’Donnell and extended families on passing of a lovely lady Carmel. May she rest in peace amen

Sandra Small ( Ruane) Philadelphia,
11 hours ago

Deepest condolences to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil and Patrica, on the passing of your wonderful mother, Have many a happy memory of both your parents in Gortskeddia over the years, may she rest in peace

PC & Una Judge. Kilmurry.
1 day ago

Sincere sympathy to The Dunlea family on the sad passing of your mother Carmel. May her memory be a blessing and her gentle soul rest in peace.

Adrian and Fiona Conway
1 day ago

Sincere Condolences to Neil and all the Dunlea family. May Carmel Rest in Peace

Mary O’Kelly and family, Ballinrobe
1 day ago

Deepest sympathies to the Dunlea family on the passing of Carmel. Fond memories of a lovely lady.

Pat & Celina Hegarty.
1 day ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dunlea family on the death of Carmel.
May Carmels gently soul rest in peace.

Mary Teresa Regan nee Flynn
1 day ago

Sincere sympathy on Carmels death may she be at peace. Sorry I could not join you but my prayers are with you and I hope your memories will sustain you all. May she be at peace.

Kevin Martin
1 day ago

My deep condolences to all the Dunlea family on the passing of Carmel. I have many great memories of calling to the house to meet Barry and having conversations with Carmel. She was very engaging company along with Pat. May she rest in peace now.

Siobhan Gough
1 day ago

Sincere condolences to all Carmel’s family. May she rest in peace

Brendan & Evelyn Foley and Family Crossmolina
1 day ago

Deepest sympathy and Sincere Condolences to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil and Patricia, and the Dunlea Family on the sad passing of your Mother Carmel. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Harte Bofeenaun
1 day ago

Deppest sympathy to the Dunlea family on the death of your mother Carmel May she rest in peace

Mags (Connor) McCaffrey Ballina.
1 day ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil and you Patricia and all the extended families on the sad passing of your dear mother and grandmother. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Liam and Patricia Tonry
1 day ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dunlea family

Carmel Stadler
2 days ago

Condolences to the Dunlea Family on the passing of your Mother Carmel.
May she rest in Peace.

Mairead Maughan & Family
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil, Patricia and extended family on the passing of Carmel. May she rest in peace.

Maureen Moyles
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Dunlea family on the passing of your mother Carmel. A lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Helen Carolan Keane, Blacksod
2 days ago

My condolences to Barry and all family, relatives, friends and neighbours. May she rest in peace

Michael & Mary Lynn Knockalegan
2 days ago

Condolences to the Dunlea family on the passing of Carmel May her gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏🙏

Sheila Barrett, Mullinmore Street, Crossmolina
2 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Dunlea family on your sad loss. May Carmel rest in peace

Noelle Flaherty
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil & Patricia on the passing of your mother. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Des & Carmel McGuinn
2 days ago

Sincer Sympathy to Mary,Barry,Colette,Neil and Patricia and extended family on the sad passing off your dear mum Carmel.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
May Carmels gentle soul rest in peace with with her beloved husband Pat and daughter Paula.

Judith Bailey (Padden)
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Dunlea family on the passing of your dear mother. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Declan Lynn rathbane crossmolina
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dunlea family on the death of Carmel,may she rest in peace.

Patrick Boyle Castlebar.
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Dunlea and the ODonnell families on the death of Carmel, May her gentle soul rest in peace,

Tommy and Bridie Reidy
2 days ago

Sincere sympathies to the Dunlea and oDonnell families on the sad passing of Carmel,a lovely lady with a beautiful soprano voice. May she now rest in eternal peace.

Frances Foody (Gallagher)
2 days ago

Deepest sympathies to the Dunlea family on the passing of your mum. May she Rest In Peace.

Aileen and Sean Gough
2 days ago

Our sincere condolences to all the family on Carmels passing. She was a lovely singer and will be greatly missed by all her choral friends. Rest in peace

Michael & Sinead ODonnell
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil, Patricia, her sister Alice, and all of her extended family. God Bless you all and may Carmel’s gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Mary Syron Crossmolina
2 days ago

My sincere condolence to the Dunliea Family on the sad passing of your Dear mother Carmel. May her Soul Rest In Peace in Heaven amen 🙏

Sheila Garrett & Family
2 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Dunlea Family on the Passing of your Mum May she rest in Peace

John Gardiner
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dunlea family and extended families on Carmel’s passing. May she Rest In Peace

Miko and Marie Munnelly
2 days ago

Sincere Condolence to the Dunlee Family. May Carmel Rest in Peace.

Brendan Farrell and Lisa Carey.
2 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil and Patricia on the passing of your mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Breege & Brendan Cafferty,Ballina
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Carmels family & the extended Dunlea and O’Donnell families on their sad loss, Rip

Cathal & Carmel Prior
2 days ago

We offer our sincere sympathy to the Dunlea and O Donnell families on passing of of the lovely lady Carmel. May she rest in peace

Teresa Muldowney
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil & Patricia on the sad passing of your lovely Mum Carmel. Reunited with her beloved Pat & daughter Paul. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Thomas and Anne Connor
2 days ago

Sincere Sympathy

Pat and Mary Moffatt
2 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Dunlea family on the sad passing of Carmel. May she rest in peace.

Anna Tolan
2 days ago

My deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil, Patricia, grandchildren, sister Alice and extended family on the passing of Carmel.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
May her gen

Rodney Marsh and Jenny Connor Crossmolina
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dunlea family on death of Carmel, may she rest in peace

Carmel & Eugene Rochfordmo
2 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary,Barry, Collette,Neil & Patricia on the very sad death of your precious Mam.
Dear Lord grant her the light of Heaven

Daragh & Alison Quinn
2 days ago

Our heartfelt condolences to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil, Patricia and the extended Dunlea family on the passing of Carmel. May she rest in peace.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Samara Flanagan
2 days ago

Sincere condolences to all Carmel’s family on her passing. I am truly sorry. She was an absolute Lady. May she Rest In Peace.

Tenie, Patrick & Ann Marie Gallagher, Gortnahurra
2 days ago

Our sincere condolences to Mary, Barry, Neil, Colette and Patricia on the passing of your beloved mother Carmel, may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Michael & Breege Mulhern Cuilagurrain
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Pat and all the family on the sad passing of Carmel. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Thomas & Mary Jordan
2 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil, Patricia and extended Dunlea Families on the sudden passing of Carmel. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Mary and Jackie Caden.
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Dunlea family on the sad passing of your mum Carmel. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Peter and Maureen Munnelly, Rathbane, Crossmolina.
2 days ago

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Dunlea family and extended family on the death of Carmel. Have known Carmel for many years, a lovely person always so friendly. May her soul rest in the peace of heaven Amen.

James and Mag Munnelly
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Dunlea family on the sad passing of Carmel. May she rest in peace.

Lorraine Barr
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Dunlea family on the passing of Carmel. May she be at rest .

Eamon, TOP Oil
2 days ago

Sympathies to the Dunlea family.

raymond caden
2 days ago

Deepest sympthay to the Dunlea family on the passing
of your mother, may she rest in peace
r.i.p

Martin McNicholas, knockatemple, Ballyvary
2 days ago

Sincere sympathies to the Dunlea family on the passing of your mother Carmel.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Roisin Mullen Crossmolina
2 days ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil and Patricia on the death of Carmel. Many happy memories of our long lasting friendship with Pat and Carmel. Rest in peace my friend

Peter and Mary Cawley
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dunlea family on death of Carmel, may she rest in peace

John and Mary Boland.
2 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Dunlea Family on the death of Carmel.May her gentle soul rest in peace

Rita Fox
2 days ago

My sincere sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil and Patricia. I have fond memories of her at the Bridge Club. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Bernard & Mary Syron & Family
2 days ago

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved mother.

She was always a pleasure to meet—gracious, warm, and full of kindness. A true Donegal lady, she carried herself with quiet dignity and a gentle spirit that touched all who knew her.

We hope that the many cherished memories you hold of her will bring you comfort during this difficult time.
May she rest in peace.

Miko, Kathleen, And Gallagher family, Gortnahurra
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Dunlea family and O’Donnell family on the passing of Carmel. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace Amen.

Marie, Martin, Conor, Cian and Mary Gilvarry
2 days ago

Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time as you bring Carmel home… may she now rest in peace united with Pat and Paula again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we will keep you in our prayers.

Jack and Noreen Leighton
2 days ago

Condolences to all of Carmel’s family and friends. She sang in the Church Choir for years and had a beautiful voice. We also cleaned the church in a group together when we were young and volunteering. Rest in peace Carmel.

Leo & Mary Ryan
2 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Dunlee family on the passing of your mother. She was a lovely Lady. May she rest in peace.

Margaret Sheehan Ballina St
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother she was one lovely lady rest in peace Carmel

The McAndrew family Bradford
2 days ago

May she rest in peace

Angela Timoney
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil and Patricia and all the extended family on the sad passing of your mother. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Jimmy and Stella Caden
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy Mary all your siblings extended family on the sad passing of your beloved Carmel. Rest in Peace.

Maureen Mc Guinness & Family
2 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to All of Carmel,s Family Extended Families Relatives and Friends May She Rest In Peace With The Lord

Sid & Valerie (Jackson) Greer
3 days ago

We are sorry to hear of Carmel’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil, Patricia & extended families at this very sad time.
Rest in peace Carmel

Kay Hopkins
3 days ago

Me deepest sympathy to Mary, Barry, Neil, Colette and Patricia on the sad loss of your mam. Rest in peace Carmel.

JJ & Marie Noone- McLoughlin
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to Mary , Barry ,Colette ,Neil and Patricia on the sad passing of your mum Carmel . To all extended family and friends deepest sympathies.may her gentle soul Rest In Peace

Kitty Cleary Enniscoe
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dunlea family on the sad passing of Carmel. May she rest in peace.

Breege Mcandrew Crossmolina
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the family relatives and friend’s of Carmel. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Mary Maughan ,Belmullet
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Dunlea family on the passing on Carmel. May the Lord grant her eternal rest and peace

Ellie and Michael Gallagher.
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Patricia and all the Dunlea families on the sad passing of your dear Mum. Carmel was a lovely friendly lady, may she rest in peace.

Pearl King.
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Dunlea Family and extended Family on the sad passing of your dear Mum Carmel. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary (Naughton) & Mícheál Mulhern
3 days ago

We are so sorry to hear of Carmel’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Colette, Mary, Barry, Neil, Patricia and the extended family at this very sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Moran Kinlough Co Leitrim and formerly Knockglass Crossmolina.
3 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Dunlea Family on the passing of Carmel .
May She Rest In Peace.

Patrick&Mary Gallagher&Family Cloonoragh.
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Dunlea family on the sad passing of Carmel. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Patrick & Bridie Hegarty, Ballina St.
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Carmel’s family on her passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Nuala & Dave Matthews
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad loss of your dear Mother Carmel. She was very helpful to me when I joined the choir and enjoyed our weekly get together at The Rocks ‘Roses’ cancer survivors choir in Rock Rose House, Castlebar. Rest in Peace Carmel.

Christina and Tommy Flynn
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on the death of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Marie Conway Lynch late if Gortskeddia
3 days ago

Condolences to the Dunlea family May your Mom Rest in Peace

Billy & Mary Sweeney
3 days ago

Our deepest condolences to the Dunlea family and extended families on the sad passing of your mother and grandmother Carmel. A lovely lady. May she Rest In Peace.

Mary Lynn, Rathbane, Crossmolina.
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to you Mary, Barry,
Colette, Neil and Patricia, grandchildren and extended family on the sad passing of your beloved mother Carmel.
Fond memories of Carmel, a lovely lady.
Reunited with her beloved husband Pat.
May her gentle and kind soul rest in peace with all who have gone before her.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Seamus & Caroline Jordan, Enniscoe
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Barry, Colette, Neil , Patricia, Anita and extended Dunlea family at this very sad and difficult time for you all. In our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Carmel

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