Cathy Heskin

Cathy-Heskin
Ballyglass, The Neale, Co. Mayo (May 10th 2025)

Cathy passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in Boulder, Colorado.

Cathy is Predeceased by her father John. Survived by her heartbroken family.

Her mother Maura, sisters Annette, Yvonne, Patricia and Michelle, brother Oliver,

Brothers-in-law Mike, Pat and Donal. Her adored niece and nephews Michael, Shane,

Harry, Ella, Stephen and her godson James. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

Rest in Peace

Cathy will repose at the Crossroads Community Centre, Cong (F31PY97) on Friday 23rd May from 4 o’clock to 7 o’clock. Mass of the Resurrection on Saturday 24th May at 12 noon in

St. John The Baptist Church, The Neale followed by burial in The Neale Cemetery.

Please use online condolence page below as an option to offer your sympathies.

The family would like to thank you for your support and understanding at this sad time.

Live stream link; https://www.facebook.com/omalleylivestream/

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Kevin Bell Repatriation fund Cathy Heskin

https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/KevinBellCathyHeskin

Published On: May 13th, 2025

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Maureen Murphy
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Heskin family on the passing of Cathy. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Hugh Flanagan & Family Clonbur
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Annette her mom sisters brother & all Heskin & O Donnell families on your sad loss
May your sister rest in peace

Patricia nestor Ballyglass mayoabbey
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the heskin family and extended family and relatives. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Eileen ( Vahey) Jones.
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences on the very sad loss of Cathy , may she rest in peace,

Vahey family cornmarket
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympthy 2 the Heskin +Duddy families on your bereavement

Gerry & Myra Lynagh & family
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Trish,Pat and all the Heskin family on Cathy’s passing.May she Rest in Peace

Martin & Breeda Mc Donald (Partry)
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all Cathy’s family on her sad passing..May she rest in heavenly peace

Tom and Kay treacy Main Street Ballinrobe Co mayo.
4 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy goes to you all at this difficult time for you all. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Aisling Grimes
1 month ago

My sincere condolences to all the Heskin family on the very sad passing of Cathy, May She Rest in Peace

Lea&Tony Ryan Houndswood
1 month ago

We extend our condolence to Cathy’s mother & Sisters & brother Oliver on the loss of Cathy May her Gentle soul b with our God

Padraig Heneghan. Islandmore
1 month ago

My deepest condolences to the Heskin family. May She Rest In Peace.

Marie O Haire
1 month ago

I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to all the Heskin family. There are no words to offer enough comfort at this time. May Cathy rest in peace.

Maura Fitzsimons
1 month ago

So sad to hear this news. Cathy trained with me in the Regional in Galway in 1988. Very nice, fun loving person always. May she rest in peace.

Eugene O’Malley Terry Mullan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Heskin family and extended families on the sad passing of Cathy. May her kind and gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace

Paul and Josephine Keane and family killimor
1 month ago

Our deepest condolence to her family . May she rest in Peace

Tom and kathleen lynagh and family.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathies to Maura,Michelle,Donald,Yvonne,Patricia,Annette,pat,and to the Duddy family,Creagh Rd, on the death of Cathy.May she rest in peace.

Bridget and John Kenny ex ( MuH)
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Michelle and all the Heskin family on the sad passing of Cathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rip Cathy.

Maureen and Richard Molloy
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to Annette and family on the sad passing of your beautiful Cathy.
Deepest sympathies also to Cathy’s relatives and her wide circle of friends .
May she rest in peace .

Pat & Maura Kelly, Ballinrobe
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Cathy’s mother Maura ,Sisters & Brother & all the extended families. We are thinking of you all at this sad time.

Aiden & Majella Flatley, Foxford
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Annette & the Heskin family on the passing of Cathy.
May she Rest in Peace

Mary Geary
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all the Heskin family on the passing of Cathy. May her gentle soul rest in the arms of the angels.

John & Geraldine Hyland. Ballinrobe
1 month ago

Our sympathy to you all at this sad and difficult time on the passing of Cathy R I P

David and Breege O Connor
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Heskin family on the passing of Cathy ,may she rest in peace

Mary Collins
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Heskin family and all of Cathy’s extended family neighbors and her wide circle of friends on the sad loss of Cathy. I met Cathy in Boston through her best friend Anne Marie Gilmartin in the early 90s and again in Seattle some years later. Great memories of her and great times we all had together. May Cathy rest in peace. Gone too soon but such great memories of her left behind.
Mary Collins Boston and Claremorris Co Mayo

Fiona Vahey Cornmarket
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Heskin family on the untimely passing of Cathy. May she Rest In Peace.

Mary McHugh The Neale
1 month ago

To Maura, Michelle and all the Heskin family.
Please accept my most sincere condolences on the untimely passing of Cathy. May her soul rest in peace. Cathy was a very good nurse and had a lovely bedside manner. My thoughts and prayers are with you during and may your fond memories of Cathy sustain you during the difficult days and weeks ahead.

Richard and Catherine Higgins
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Maura and family on Cathy’s untimely death. May she rest in peace.

John Burke st Anthony’s curraghmore ballinrobe
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to maura and family on the sudden death of your beautiful daughter Cathy and also to the daddy family may Cathy now rest in heavenly peace

Conor and Regina Conroy, Creevagh, Cong
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Maura and Family

Louis and Mary Burke Brickens, Claremorris.
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Maura, Annette, Yvonne, Patricia, Michelle ,Oliver and extended family on the sudden passing of Cathy. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary & Jimmy Lavin
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Heskin family on the passing of Cathy we are thinking of you all at this difficult time . Rest in peace Cathy .

Mags (forde) & Des Flanagan..
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Maura , Annette, Yvonne, trish , michelle , oliver and all the Heskin family, on the untimely passing of Cathy , Cathy had a heart of gold and a beautiful smile, that would light any room , May Cathy rest in peace 🙏 💔….

Gerard @ Monica Murphy Shrule
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Heskin family and extended families on the passing of Cathy. May she rest in peace.

Michael and Margaret O’Connor
1 month ago

Condolences to Maura & the Heskin family and the Duddy families on the death of Cathy , may she rest in peace 🙏

Owen Roe & Maria O Neill
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Heskin family on the passing of Cathy may her gentle soul rest in peace

Paraic and Anne Marie Maye. New York
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Maura and family on the passing of Cathy

Joe Josephine Tiernan
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to Maura &Heskin family on the death of Cathy RIP

Bernie Joyce, Islandeady,
1 month ago

Thinking of you Patricia and family at this very sad time – may Cathy rest in peace.

Dan Kathleen Shaughnessy a family Glencorrib
1 month ago

Maura and family our sincere sympathy on the sudden death of your lovely daughter
we are thinking and praying for you all at this very sad time , Cathy rest in Heavenly Peace,

Gerry and Marie Murphy
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to you Maura and to your lovely family/ Annette,Yvonne,Patricia,Michelle and Oliver on your huge loss with the unexpected passing of your beautiful Cathy .

Breda Hyland
1 month ago

So sorry Michelle to hear of the untimely death of your sister Cathy
Condolences to your family also
Thinking of you at this difficult time
R.I.P. Cathy

Angela Mitchell
1 month ago

My sincere condolences to the Heskin Family and Cathy’s friends on her passing. Such a shock to read the sad news , have such lovely memories of nursing in galway class of 88-91 . Cathy was in my class , a beautiful and vibrant person taken too soon . May Cathy’s kind and gentle soul RIP . 🙏

Heneghan butchers ballinrobe
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the heskin family on the passing of cathy .May she rest in peace

Nicola O’ Neill
1 month ago

Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time. RIP Cathy 🙏

Jackie(Ryan) and Seamus Slattery Claremorris
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Trisha,Michelle,and all the Heskin family on the untimely passing of Cathy, may your many great memories help you all at this most difficult time💕

Paul Mary greally
1 month ago

Condolences to the heskin family may Cathy rest in peace

Cathy farragher. Ballinrobe
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all the Heskin family on the sudden passing of Cathy. may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Anna Keogh.
1 month ago

My condolences to Cathy’s family and friends. I got a shock when I saw her photo, gone too soon. She was one of my classmates in the Regional Hospital, 1988.

Maura (Walsh) Finnegan, Gencorrib.
1 month ago

So sorry to hear Cathy’s passing, remembering her kindness, joy & genuine good natured soul. Deepest sympathy to Cathy’s family.

John Craddock, Ballinrobe
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Heskin families on the passing of Cathy.
May she Rest in Peace

Sally and paddy warde
1 month ago

Sencere condolence to the heskin family on the sad passing of Kathy may she rest in peace

Kevin Gilrane
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to all the Heskin family. A nicer person you could not meet. RIP Cathy.

From all the staff at Corrib oil Ballinrobe
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Heskin family on the passing of Cathy may she rest in peace

Teresa Muldowney .sin
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Cathy’s mother, sisters & brother on her sad passing. Fond memories of meeting her,always smiling. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Liz King Ballinrobe
1 month ago

My deepest sympathies to all the Heskin family on the sudden passing of Cathy, May she rest in peace,

Michael & Perry O Dowd
1 month ago

Heartfelt sympathy to you Maura and all your family on the untimely passing of your much loved daughter & sister. May Cathy Rest in Peace.

Eddie and Nancy Garvey
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Heskin family.

Michael Ring
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Heskin family on the death of Cathy.
May she rest in peace.

Vincent and Ann Loftus
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Heskin family and extended families on the sad passing of Cathy .May her gentle soul rest in peace

Frank Donnelly lower James st claremorris
1 month ago

Sympathies to Maura and Heskin family on the sad passing of Cathy . May Cathy rest in peace

Kay, Mary-Jo and Teresa Gavin ( Australia)
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Maura, Annette, Yvonne, Patricia, Michelle and Oliver on the sudden passing of your beautiful daughter and sister Cathy. We all have very fond memories of her happy and gregarious personality. She was funny, laughed a lot and loved life. Thoughts and prayers to all the family at this very difficult time.
Rest In Peace Cathy❤️

Ann O’Shea Campbell
1 month ago

My heartfelt sympathies to all of Cathys family on the sad passing of Cathy . I was so lucky to have met Cathy… she lit up a room like no one else! She had such a zest for life I will never forget her great laugh and her great stories. Cathy made an impact on so many lives with her beautiful energetic personality. Rest easy dear Cathy you will be missed. xxoo

Johnny and Jocie Buckley
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to the Heskin family on the sad passing of Cathy, may she rest in peace. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

Michael John & Mari Mullin (kilmaine).
1 month ago

Deepest sympathies to Michelle,Donal and the Heskin family on the passing of Cathy. May she rest in peace.

Angela Murphy Neale Rd
1 month ago

Condolences to the Heskin family on your sad loss.
May Cathy now rest in peace

Audrey O Malley, Ellistronparks, kilmaine
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Heskin family, and extended family..
Cathy was such a lovely person, such sad news, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Regina Duggan
1 month ago

Deepest Condolences to all the family.
I worked with Cathy.
May she Rest in Peace.

David Conroy. Ardaun clonbur.
1 month ago

Condolences to all the family
Rest in peace. Cathy.

Paddy and Brid Mylotte Creevagh
1 month ago

Maura n Heskin Family. So sorry to learn of Cathy’s death May she rest in peace. Please accept our sincere sympathy on your great loss. Go n deana Diactrocaire birthing.

Annette o Brien
1 month ago

Maura please accept my sincerest sympathies to you and your family at this very sad occasion. Rest in peace Cathy.

Mary May Ballinamona, Lough Mask, The Neale.
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to you Maura and all your family and extended families on the very sad passing of your precious and lovely Cathy. May her kind, gentle soul rest in eternal peace with all her relatives gone before her.

Cathy (Hughes) & Brian Flannery & Family , Kilmaine
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Mrs. Heskin, Annette, Yvonne, Patricia, Michelle and Oliver on the sudden passing of Kathy. Many memories of good times at school… Heartbroken for your huge loss. Kathy was the loveliest person and I was lucky enough to call her a great friend❤️.. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Eileen Grimes
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Maura and family and extended family on the sad passing of Cathy. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat & Maura Kelly, Ballinrobe
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the Heskin & extended families on the untimely death of Cathy. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Ciarán Ryan , Lavace , The Neale
1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to Maura and the wider Heskin family on the sudden passing of Cathy . My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and sad time as a family . May Cathy Rest in Peace .

carmel kelly
1 month ago

my deepest sympathy to all the heskin family on the very sad passing of cathy . cathy was a complete lady , always bubbly and great fun , it was a joy to be in her company. she would light up every room she walked into. may cathy rest in peace.

Tony Cunnane
1 month ago

Very sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing.
Rest in peace.

Cllr Michael & Carmel Burke
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathies to the family and extended families on the untimely loss of Cathy .may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and anne waldron ballyhaunis
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Cathy’s family and friends on your terrible loss. May Cathy’s soul rest in eternal peace.

Maria Munnelly Crossmolina
1 month ago

Deepest condolences Michelle and all Cathy’s family may her gentle soul rest in peace

Edel Newcombe
1 month ago

Michelle, my deepest condolences to you, your family and to everyone who loved Cathy. I’m heartbroken for you all. May she rest in peace

Bernie Doherty- Eakins
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you, Michelle, your Mother& all the Heskin family on the sad & untimely passing of your dear Cathy. Fond memories of her visiting my sister Catriona,in our home in Swinford. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Caitriona Conroy
1 month ago

My heartfelt condolences to the Heskin family on Cathy’s untimely passing.;may her beautiful soul rest in peace.Thinking of and praying for you all at this time.Cathy was such a lovely kind person.

Sally and Seamus Kennedy
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to you Maura and all of the Heskin family on the passing of Cathy may she rest in peace.

Frank & Deirdre Jennings, Hollymount Village.
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to the extended Heskin Family on the passing of Cathy. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Caitriona McEvaddy.(Butler)
1 month ago

So sorry to hear this sad news that Cathy passed away, remember her well in school in the convent of mercy. May she rest in peace now, sincere sympathy.to all her family xx

Norann Cavanagh Roundfort
1 month ago

Heartfelt condolences to Maura, Trish, Annette, Yvonne, Michelle & Ollie on the sad untimely passing of your lovely Cathy. Thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. May Cathy’s gentle and loving soul rest in peace x

Kandi Kitich
1 month ago

Cathy was my bestie and I will never forget my dear, beautiful, bright as a sun, loving friend, I will miss her very much, we shared so many beautiful memories. Sincere condolences to all the family.

Susan and Brian Mallon
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all the family. Cathy was a lovely person.

Teresa Deane nee Barrett (Belmullet)
1 month ago

My deepest condolences to all Cathy’s family & many friends .
Rembering Cathy from our training years in UCHG as a kind and caring person with a vibrant personality. Rest in peace Cathy . You will be missed by so many .

Màureen and Pat Byrne
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Maura and all the family at this sad time on the death of Cathy. May she rest in peace.

Richard Hopkins, Ballyhaunis
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Cathy’s family. May Cathy rest in eternal peace.

Peter Jordan, Breaffy Castlebar and Killawalla Westport Mayo
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Cathy’s family on her untimely death. I retain fond memories of Cathy from our time together in Galway RTC in the late eighties. A lovely girl. Rest easy n Peace Cathy

Damien and Maria Ryan
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy to the extended Heskin family on the sad passing of Cathy .May her gentle soul rest in peace

Claire Hughes, The Neale
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all the family & friends of Cathy. My thoughts & prayers are with you all during this extremely devastating time. May Cathy’s gentle soul rest in peace xxx

Love Helena & Pat
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Maura, Trish, Annette, Yvonne, Michelle & Ollie on the sad passing of your beautiful daughter/sister Kathy.
You are in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.
May Kathy rest in peace.

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