Dorothy (Dorrie) Caviston

DOROTHY-1

Woodview Court, Killala and formerly of Carrowkeel, Kincon – peacefully, at the Mayo Hospice.

Predeceased by her son Christopher, and her brothers Vincent, Michael and Gerard.

Sadly missed by her son Michael Durkin, daughters Cathriona (Gardiner) and Paula Durkin, brother Kevin; grandchildren Olivia, James, John Paul, Dylan, Casey, Oran and Eddie, neighbours, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Lynn’s Funeral Home, Killala, on Saturday evening from 5pm to 7pm.

Mass on Sunday morning at 11:30 in St. Patrick’s Church, Killala, followed by burial in Killala cemetery.

Messages of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below.

The funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/Killala.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Mayo Hospice.

Published On: February 28th, 2025

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Bonnie and family
3 months ago

Sincere condolences too Dorothy’s family so sorry to hear poor Dorothy passed away, a lovely woman one of the best !! may her gentle soul rest in peace x

Sheila Molloy
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to all Dorothy’s family on her sad death. May her soul rest in God’s peace

Sylvie & Deirdre Golden
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Dorothy’s Family on her sad passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, may she Rest in Peace.

Patricia McLaughlin
4 months ago

I am saddened to hear of Dorothy’s passing. Sincere sympathy to Cathriona, Paula, Michael, her grandchildren and all extended family and friends.
A lovely lady, may she rest in peace.

Martin & Madeline McGuire
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Dorrie’s family and her brother Kevin on her sad death may she rest in peace.

Kathleen and Padraig Barrett
4 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Michael Cathriona and Paula grandchildren extended family and friends of your lovely mother grandmother sister a lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in peace

Caroline and Rick Cook and family
4 months ago

What a lovely friendly lady.
Sorry for your loss.
May she rest in peace.

Dan & Mary Gilvarry
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Dorrie’s family and her brother Kevin on her passing. May she rest in peace.

Angela and Sean Lavelle,Bonniconlon
4 months ago

Sincere condolences on the death of Dorothy to all her family and friends May she rest in the eternal comfort of Christ,Amen.

Michael and Mary Carey
4 months ago

Condolences to all the family on the death of Dorrie, a lovely friendly lady, always stopped for chat when I met her on killala Greenway. Loved her history and often called to our house to discuss past events with Mick. RIP.

Brian Mooney
4 months ago

Condolences to all on the passing of Dorrie. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Carol Commons
4 months ago

Condolences to all the family. RIP

Patricia Quinn
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to you all on the death of your mother and grandmother, Dorrie. Thinking especially of you Cathríona, Tom, Dylan and Casey. May Dorrie rest in peace.

John & Lynette Regan
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family. May she rest in peace 🙏

Joe Loughney & Denise Mahady
4 months ago

Sympathy to Michael, Cathriona, Paula and Kevin on the passing of Dorrie. May she RIP

Padraic & Mary Maughan
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Durkin and Caviston familys on the passing of Doherty, may she rest in peace.

Noone families Killala
4 months ago

Condolences to all the families, rest in peace Dorry

Sean and Mary Gilvarry
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Kevin and all Dorothy’s family on her recent death. May she rest in peace.

Tony, Josephine & Antoinette Hoban
4 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to all of Dorrie’s family & friends. May she rest in peace.

Tony & Edith Mullen
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Durkin Family on the passing of your mother Dorothy
May her kind & gentle soul rest in peace

Margaret Kelly. Lahardane
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy and condolences to all Dorrie’s family on her sad passing.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Chris Irwin/Teresa McGinty
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Dori, may she rest in peace.

Michael Carmel McAndrew
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathies to all the family on the passing of Dorothy. May she Rest in Peace.

Michael and Ann Regan, Enaghbeg
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Dorries family on her sad passing. May she rest in peace

Doreen Connor Lacken
4 months ago

Sincere condolence to all of Dorries Family on her sad passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Christina and Kevin Dooher
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael,Cathriona, Paula, grandchildren, brother Kevin and extended families on the sad passing of Dorrie. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Pauline O’Grady
4 months ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of Dorethy. May she rest in peace 🙏

Cathryn Johnston
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Cathriona, Michael, Paula and all of the family, Dorie has now been reunited with Christopher and all gone before her.
With heartfelt sympathy from Cathryn, Paul and Oisìn Johnston (Headford)

Ann Ruane Castlebar
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathy Cathriona &famil &extended family on the passing of your dear mum.May the special and treasured memories comfort you on the difficult days ahead!!May your dear mum Rest in Peace 🙏

Michael and Mary Carney ( Gardiner Ratheskin)Thornhill Kiltimagh
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Caviston family on the sad passing of Dorothy. Thinking and praying fr you all at this sad time. RIP Dorothy 🙏

Noel and Teresa Connor Lacken
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durkin Family on the passing of Dorrie. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Helen Bourke and Sheila Clarke
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the family .RIP

Paddy&Terry Lavin & Family lacken
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Caviston family and extended families on the passing of Dorothy R I P

Breege Loughney Hoban
4 months ago

Dorothy and all the Caviston Family were neghbours and friends, all our lives. Dorathy would visit Mum on a regular basis and they had great chats. If Dorothy wanted any advise she would go to her. Dorathy was very intelligent as all her family were. May her kind and gentle soul rest with her son and famly in peace

Noel &Nancy Ryan
4 months ago

Condolences to all DorothyFamily on the passing of Dorothy may her kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Carmel Breslin
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durkin and Caviston families on the sad passing of Dorrie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann Forde
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Cathorina, Michael, and Paula on the sad passing of your Mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Joe & Mary Murray & Family Killala
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Durkin & Caviston families on the sad passing of Dorrie. May she Rest in Peace.

Josephine Lynn and family
4 months ago

Deepest condolences to Michael Cathriona Paula and extended family.may Dorrie rest in peace.🙏

Valerie & Gerard Adams & family
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy is extended to you Cathriona, Michael,Paula and all your families on the sad passing of your mother .May her gentle soul rest in peace.Amen

Paddy & Annie O’Hora Killala
4 months ago

Condolences to Michael, Cathriona, Paula and extended family on the passing of Dorrie. Killala’s best talker is now reunited with her son Christopher. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Margaret. BRIAN.LACKEN&Family
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael. and all the Family on the sad passing of your Mum. May she rest in peace

Geraldine,Joe and Shannon Cummins
4 months ago

Condolences to Cathriona,Michael,Paula Kevin and grandchildren on the sad passing of Dorrie.She was a lovely lady and we will miss our chats and her visits.We had many a laugh.May Dorrie’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Val&Anne Ferguson
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durkin&Caviston families on Dorrie’s passing may she rest in peace

Betty & Joe Finnerty
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Caviston & Durkin families.
May she rest in peace.

Martina Spellman
4 months ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Durken family on the sad passing of Dorothy may her gentle soul rest in peace

Tommy Gallagher
4 months ago

Condolences to the Durkin and caviston family on the passing of Dorothy May she rest in peace.

Mary Healy Culleens
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Cathriona and Paula. Also all Dorrie’s grandchildren, neighbours and friends. Dorrie was a neighbour in Kincon and came from a lovely family and she loved to talk about our lives there and all the local history. May she rest in peace now with Christopher. Her suffering is over.

Babs devers ,Rebecca & amie.
4 months ago

So sorry to hear about dorrie.a luvly lady.may she rest in peace.

Gerry & Nuala Kelly
4 months ago

Deepest sympathies to the Caviston family on the passing of Dorrie. May she rest in peace.

Drex Corp
4 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Michael, Catriona, Paula and extended families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏
From all the staff at Drex.

Eamonn langan and family
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Dorothy family on her passing

Breege Kilbane and family
4 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Catriona, Michael Paula and the extended Durcan and Casiston families on the death of your Mum and our lovely neighbours. She will be missed around the place. Rest In peace Dorrie 🙏

Noel & Teresa flannelly sa
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the caviston & extended families on the passing of dorrie may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Daragh & Alison Quinnn
4 months ago

Our heartfelt condolences to Michael, Paula, Cathriona, Kevin and the extended Caviston and Durkin families on the passing of Dorothy.
She was one of life’s characters.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Muredach Mullen & Family Ardnaree
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of your Mum. May she rest in peace .

Gerry nd Rinnie Higgins
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durkin & Caviston families on the passing of Dorrie may her soul rest in peace

Kitty McNulty and family
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Cathriona, Paula and all the Durkin and Caviston families on the sad passing of Dorrie. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

John & Sally Duffy
4 months ago

Condolences to All of Dorothy’s Family & extended Families, may she Rest in Peace.

Anne & Chris Murphy
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Cathriona, Paula, Kevin, grandchildren & all the extended family on the death of Dorrie.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Martha langdon and family
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Cathriona, Paula and extended family on the sad passing of Dorrie, she was a lovely person. May she rest in peace.

Martina Farrell
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Cathriona, Michael, Paula and all Dorrie’s family. She was a lovely lady, always a smile and a word on the Greenway. May she rest in peace with Christopher.

Laurence Gardiner and family
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Dorrie’s family and friends on her passing, May she rest in heavenly peace.

Francie & Geraldine Walsh& Family
4 months ago

Condolences to Michael, Cathriona, Paula and extended family on the passing of Dorrie. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Claire and Francie Murphy, Carrowmore Lacken
4 months ago

So sorry Cathriona to hear of your mum’s passing. Sincere sympathy to you, Michael and Paula and all the grandchildren and extended family. May Dorrie rest in peace 🙏

Anita & Leo Gough
4 months ago

Sympathy to you all at this sad time , Dorrie was a lovely lady , always had time for a chat , thoughts are with you all, May Dorrie Rest in Peace

Bridie McAndrew
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy on Dorothy’s death. We had many chats down through the years. She was so knowledgeable on local history and enjoyed sharing it when we met on Greenway which she loved.

Martin and Kathĺeen Gardiner
4 months ago

We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to all the Caviston and Durcan families .
Dorrie was a next door neighbour of mine. We went to the same school together. She and her family were lovely people . May she rest in peace.

Ann Regan, kilfine/Beleek .
4 months ago

My sincere sympathy to all Dorothy’s family. We got to know Dorothy very well on the many visits to Beleek Lodge.May she rest in peace.

Breege Donnelly
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Cathorina, Michael, and Paula on the sad passing of your Mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Tess Hillier, Killala
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to you all, rest in peace Dorothy

Anne and Patsy Walsh
4 months ago

Condolences to all the durken family may she rip

Sr Nancy Clarke
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you Michael, Cathríona, Paula, Kevin and grandchildren on the death of Dorrie. Condolences to her relatives, in-laws, neighbours and many friends. May her good works go with her. Rest in peace Dorrie.

Maura Gavin
4 months ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Michael, Caitriona, Paula and extended family. Dorrie was an wonderful lady, a dedicated Mother and a pleasure to have known. May she rest in peace reunited with her beloved Christopher.

Kevin & Phil Walsh.
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Durkin and Caviston families on the sad passing of Dorrie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Breege Newcombe,
4 months ago

Sincere condolence to all the Caviston family on the sad passing of your beloved Dorothy. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eneas Kearney
4 months ago

Sincere Condolences to Michael, Cathriona, Paula and the extended family on the passing of Dorothy, may She Rest in Peace.

Noel & Marina (Moyles) Judge
4 months ago

Sending our deepest condolences to Michael, Cathriona, Paula, Kevin, all the grandchildren & all those who morn Dorries loss. May her gentle soul rest in the peace of heaven with Christopher.

Stadler’s Ballycastle
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to u all on the sad passing of Dorrie may her kind and gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Bridie McAndrew Kearns, Knock.
4 months ago

Sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing,
Condolences to all her family and friends.

Breda&Sean..
4 months ago

Dorothy forever in our hearts..A true lady..May your gentle soul Rest in peace 🙏 ..

Pat & Sarah McHale
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Caviston family on the sad passing of Dorrie. May her gentle soul rest in peace Amen. Our thoughts & prayers are with ye at this sad time.

Kevin & Breege McAndrew Palmerstown
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Dorrie. She was a lovely lady and great for the chats..Thinking of you all. May she Rest in Peace

Maura and Tom Horkan
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Dorries family and friends, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Farrell and family, Chapel Lane
4 months ago

To Cathriona, Michael, Paula and extended family. Deepest sympathy to you all. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. May Dorothy rest in eternal peace

Martin Mc ginty
4 months ago

So sorry condolences to the family and friends of Dorothy may her beautiful soul rest in peace

Ailish Munnelly
4 months ago

Deepest condolences to Michael, Cathriona, Paula and All extended Caviston and Durkin family. Rest in Peace Dorrie. You will be missed in Killala.

Margaret Gillespie
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Cathriona, Michael and Paula, brother Kevin, Grandchildren and extended family.May you draw comfort and strength from the knowledge that Dorrie was a life force seldom matched, a true friend who wished the best for everyone with no tolerance for gossip and a great spirit of generosity.Her interest in local history and spirituality ran deeply but her love of family and the pride she felt in her children was her true joy in life.
Till we meet again

Dorrie was my friend from our beginning in Mount Palmer school we often discussed the misery of that experience. I salute you for the honourable, descent and generous friend you have been. I will miss you and the fun we’ve shared…. Till we meet again love

Gillian ( Carroll) and Anthony Gardiner and family Kilfian
4 months ago

Deepest condolences to Cathriona , Michael, Paula and families on the sad passing of Dorrie , she was a lovely lady and a great character. May she rest in peace .

Paddy and Kieran McNulty, Rathowen, Killala
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Caviston family, and to the extended families on the sad passing of Dorothy.
May her gentle soul rest in Eternal Peace with her family members who have gone before her.

Nicola Blendell
4 months ago

My sincere sympathy to Michael, Catriona & Paula & family members on the sad passing of your mother. Dorrie always had time for a chat and a kind word to everyone. May she rest in peace with her beloved son Christopher.

Martin & Siobhán Higgins and family.
4 months ago

Sincerest sympathies to Kevin, Michael, Cathriona, Paula and families on the sad passing of Dorothy. May she Rest in Peace.

Mary Langan Amana Estate Ballina
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of your Mum. May she rest in peace .

Stanley and Rose Duncan ballbrooney killala
4 months ago

Our deepest condolences to Michael , catriona , Paula and the extended family on the passing of Dorothy May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏

John and kathleen Munnelly Ross s
4 months ago

SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO DORIE FAMILY ON HER SAD PASSING SUCH A LOVELY LADY WE WILL MISS YOUR VISITS AND LAUGHTER MAY YOUR GENTLE SOLE REST IN PEACE RIP DORIE

Tom and Mary Ruddy & Family
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael, Catriona , Paula and extended family members on the sad passing of Dorrie. May she rest in peace.

Bridget Sean Gaughan Ballycastle
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Dorothy family on her passing

David and Paula Alexander
4 months ago

Sincere Condolences to Michael, Cathriona, Paula and the extended family on the passing of Dorothy, may She Rest in Peace.

Margaret Bolton
4 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Catriona, Michael and Paula on the very sad loss of your Mum. May Dorothy rest in peace.

Fintan and Anne Nealon and family, Ross
4 months ago

Our deepest Sympathy to all of Dorothy’s family on her passing. May her Soul RIP 🙏.

Maria and Pat Bilbow
4 months ago

So sorry to hear of Dorothy’s passing, it was alway a pleasure to meet and talk to her in our walks. A genuinely lovely lady rest in peace you will be sadly missed .

James and staff at Molloys pharmacy Garden Street
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Caviston family and extended families on the sad passing of Dorothy. Thinking of you all during these difficult days ahead. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy Murphy & Mary O’Donnell
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Dorrie’s family. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Mary Lynn and Liam Lynn. Ballygowan
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Catriona Paula and Michael, brother Kevin and extended family on the very sad passing of Dorothy may her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace thinking of ye at this sad time x

Martin and Madge Lynn, Meelick
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Dorries family, neighbours and friends. She will be missed by all of us who met her often on the Greenway. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Terry Reilly
4 months ago

So sorry to learn of Dorrie’s passing. A great woman who loved her local history and did much to promote it. Condolences to her family connections and wide circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in peace. RIP.

James and Marian Flannery
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Cathriona and family on the passing of your mother Dorothy may she rest in peace

Mary Jordan Goodman
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Catriona Paula and Michael and extended family on the very sad passing of Dorothy may her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace thinking of ye at this sad time x

Geraldine o dowd
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family so sorry to hear about Dorrie a lady may she rest in peace

Marie Mc Creanor
4 months ago

My deepest sympathy to Dorrie Son daughters Brother kevin family friends 🧡 Cannot believe you have gone to your eternal rest with your son and brothers 🙏 I will miss the chats and the cups of tea and all you great stories the visits to see Kevin Hope you got a good seat in heaven Miss you Dorrie until we meet again rest in peace 🙏

Ian Holmes
4 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Dorries family. Many fond childhood memories of Dorrie growing up in woodview court. May she rest in peace.

Paula McCafferty
4 months ago

So sorry to hear this. Sincere condolences to Catriona and all the family. She was a very good friend to me, I’ll miss our long chats. With her beloved Christopher now.
May her heavenly soul rest in peace 🙏

Anne McGarry
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, Catherine and Paula on your Mammy’s death. We were in hospital together when our babies were born and have known Dorothy since that. Any time we met we’d have a right auld chat about everything in general and nothing in particular!! Dorothy was a great talker and a local historian and very interesting to listen to. May she rest in peace.

Annette Maughan
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Dorries family, neighbours and friends. She will be missed by all of us who met her often on the Greenway. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

JJ & Geraldine Dixon Woodview CT
4 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to Dorries family & extended families @ this sad difficult time , May Dorrie rest in peace x

Paddy and Kim jordan killala
4 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the family r.i.p dorrie

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