Elizabeth (Josie) Collman nee Connolly

formerly of Station Road, Swinford, County Mayo; Meelick, Swinford and Riverdale, Raharney, Mullingar, County Westmeath (in her 88th year) – suddenly on the 27^th of January 2026.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Colin, her son Russell, brothers Christopher, Paddy and James.

Sadly missed by her son Peter, deeply regretted by her cherished grandchildren Hayden and Lily, sisters Agnes and Rita, daughter-in-law Sabina, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and good friends and neighbours.

May Her Kind and Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Reposing in Boland’s Funeral Home, Swinford (F12K122) this Friday evening from 4pm to 6pm with removal to St Lukes Church, Meelick to arrive at 6.30pm.

Funeral Mass this Saturday, 31^st January at 12 noon followed by burial in Meelick Cemetery.

House private, family flowers only please.

If you wish to leave a message of condolence for the family, please click on the “Condolence “link below.

Published On: January 29^th, 2026

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The Gateway Hotel, Swinford.

1 month ago

The Management and Staff of The Gateway Hotel extend our condolences to Peter and his family, to Agnes and Rita and to all the Collman and Connolly Families on the sad passing of Josie. May she now Rest in Eternal Peace.

Michael and Mary Quinn and family.

1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all Josie’s family on your sad loss. Josie was a lovely lady. May God grant eternal rest.

Gerry Mc Loughlin ,Callow Foxford.

1 month ago

Rip Josie,my sympathy to you all.

Tom/Mary Killilea

1 month ago

Condolences to the Collman family on the sad passing of Josie a very friemdly lady.loved to chat.
May she rest in peace

Seamus and Carmel Golden

1 month ago

Condolences to Josies family on her passing… A lovely lady may she rest in peace

Andy Madden Swinford

1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Collman and the Connolly family on the Death of Josie. May she rest in peace

Marie &Matt Duggan Swinford

1 month ago

We Offer Our Sincere Sympathy to all Josie’s Family at this Sad Time. Sorry to Learn of Her Sudden Passing. May She Rest in Peace.

Ann Kirrane, Swinford.

1 month ago

Sincere condolance to all her family. A Beautiful Lady, had only recently gotten to know her. May she Rest in Peace.

Joe and Maureen Williams

1 month ago

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

Tommy Josie Maloney & Family

1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to Peter, Hayden, Lily, Sabina, Agnes, Rita & all the extended Collman & Connelly Family on the sad passing of Josie. A lovely Lady.
May Josies kind & gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Barbara and Jim Fogarty

1 month ago

Our condolences to all who mourn Josie – a friendly and chatty neighbour when she lived in Newcastle.
May she rest in peace.

Tom & Eileen Kennedy, Swinford.

1 month ago

Our deepest condolences on the sudden passing of Josie. May she Rest In Peace.

Samantha & Dec Ruane (Meelick)

1 month ago

Condolences to Sabine and family

Maria Maloney, Bohola

1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Sabina, Hayden, Lily and all the Collman family on the passing of Elizabeth. May she rest in peace.

Rosalyn and Pat Kirby Ardhoome Meelick

1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy To Peter and Family on The Sad Loss of a Beloved Mother Grandmother and Sister
Josie was a Lovely Lady may she Rest in Peace.

Colleen Clarke and family, Bohola

1 month ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Sabina, Hayden and Lily and all the family on the sad loss of Josie. May she rest in peace.

Maureen and Thomas McNicholas Newcastle Meelick Swinford

1 month ago

Sincere Sympathy to Josie’s family may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace 🙏

Ann Dunleavy kilkelly

1 month ago

My deepest sympathy to Josephine family. I met Josie when I had a car accidents 2 yrs ago in hospital waiting for x-rays, a beautiful lady. May she rest in peace 🙏 😢 🪦 😌

Paul and Berni Connolly, Ballyvary

1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Sabina, Hayden, Lily and all the extended Collman family at this very sad time. May Josie rest in peace.

Bernard & Zane, Ballyvary

1 month ago

So sorry to hear this news. Our sincerest sympathy to Peter, Sabina, Hayden, Lilly and all Josie’s family and friends

Brendan and Bridie Tunney

1 month ago

Sincerest condolences to the Collman family on the sad death of Josie
She was quite a lady a good friend always in good humour and an absolute pleasure to work for
May she rest in peace

Bridie Ruane & family Meelick Swinford.

1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to Peter,Sabrina,Haydon, Lily and all the Coleman, Connolly families on the passing of Josie.
She was a lovely lady and a great neighbour when she lived in Meelick.l Loved all my cycles around Meelick with her,she even showed me a new route.
Missed her when she moved into Swinford.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers this very sad and difficult time.
May Josie’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin Canning, Ballyvary.

1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Sabina, Hayden and Lily, The Collman & Connolly family and extended family. May Elizabeth rest in peace.

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