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Ellen (Josie) Richardson

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Derrywash, Castlebar and formerly of Knockmoyleen, Ballyheane, Co. Mayo, (11th July 2026)  peacefully at home, in her 101st year.

Predeceased by her husband John, brothers John, Michael and Paddy and sisters Ann and Bridie.

Sadly missed by her sons Michael, John and George, daughter Ann, sister Teresa (Basquill), daughter-in-law Joanne, Georges partner Louise, grandchildren, great – grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends, including her carers Dayna, Patricia, Jackie and Corina.

May she rest in peace.

Josie will repose in Ballyheane Community Centre on Monday (13th July) from 5.30- 7pm.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m in St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyheane with burial afterwards in Ballyheane Cemetery.

Requiem mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchtv.ie/ballyheane

Family flowers only, donations if desired to; Palliative Care

https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below.

Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar 087 2364598 / 094 90 21231

 

Published On: July 12th, 2026

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Regina Carmichael Belcarra
3 weeks ago

Sincere And Heartfelt Condolences To Teresa And All Of Josies’ Family And Friends. May She Rest In The Peace She Deserves.

TJ and Bennie McCarrick
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Mick, Joanne and extended families on the passing of yer mum. May she rest in peace.

Joanne Byrne
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mick, Joanne and all the Richardson family on the passing of Josie. May she rest in peace.

Seamus and Margaret Conboy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael and all the Richardson family on the passing of their mum. May she rest in peace.

Hugh and Stasia Carney and Family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Richardson family on the death of Ellen.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Noreen Fahy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mick, Joanne and all the Richardson family on Josie’s passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Jimmy&Marie Heneghan, Cloonkeen, Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Michael, John, George, Ann and the extended Richerdson family on the passing of Josie, a lovely woman, May her Gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy Lyons Holywell Ballyhaunis
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael and the Richardson family on the passing of your mother.
May she rest in peace

Ruairi Caulfield.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Michael and to all the Richardson family on your loss. Such a fine age, May Josie rest in Peace.

Catherine and Pat Fitzgibbon mount Gordon, Castlebar.
4 weeks ago

It is with great sadness that we read of (Ellen’s) Josie’s passing, our sympathy goes especially to her sister Teresa Basquill, all the Richardson and King families. She was a dedicated mother, Grandmother, great grandmother, from what I have heard. Josie was beautiful, strong of body and mind. Helpful full of energy to the end, she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Josie, your work is done here on earth, be at peace with all those gone before you, your earthly family will miss you greatly. We will be thinking and praying for all your family at this difficult time in your lives.

John and Dell Murphy lecarrow
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mick, Joanne and all the extended Richardson family on the sad passing of Josie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Margaret and Tom Burke (Doherty) Co, Galway.
4 weeks ago

Sending sincere sympathy to the Richardson family and extended families on your sad loss of Josie. Thinking of you at this sad time. May she be welcomed in to heaven by a chorus of Angels, and may God walk with you on your path of grief. Lady of knock pray for her. May she rest in peace.

Tom Moylett
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the Richardson family on the passing of Ellen. May she rest in peace.

Pat Reilly Curraghmore Bofeenaun
4 weeks ago

My Deepest Sympathy to John and all the Richardson Family on the sad Passing of Ellen.
May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Bernie and Tommy Concannon
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Richardson family on the sad passing of Ellen. May she Rest in Peace

Cllr. Michael Kilcoyne
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie’s daughter Ann, sons Michael, John and George and her sister Teresa and all the Richardson family and friends on the passing of Josie at the wonderful age of 101.
May she rest in peace.

Eugene/Patricia Mc Nicholas
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Richardson and extended families on the sad passing of Ellen.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Mike and Cait Webb. Main Street. Ballyhaunis.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Richardson family on the death of their beloved mother and grandmother.
Condolences also to her sister, extended family, neighbours and friends on their loss.
May she rest in peace.

Noel quinn
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Richardson and King family’s on the sad passing of Ellen.
May she rest in peace 🙏

Martin and Josie Cunnane Ballyhaunis.
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mick, Joanne and extended Richardson family on the passing of Josie,May she rest in peace.

Kenneth Conway, Mountdaisy
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Richardson family on the death of Josie.
May she rest in peace 🙏

Bernie Bridie Waldron and Family Cave
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mick, Joanne and extended Richardson Family on the death of Josie. May she Rest In Peace.

Michael and Jacinta Flynn
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the family.
May Josie rest in peace.

Mary Callaghan (Madden) Bohola
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Richardson family . May her Gentle soul Rest in Peace. Special mention to Aiden and Darragh who used to spend time in my house years ago

Noreen Fahy
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mick, Joanne and extended Richardson family on the passing of your mother. May your her gentle soul rest in peace.

Patrick Mugan Gallows Hill Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Richardson family on the sad passing of Ellen, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary & Gerry O Boyle Ballyhaunis
4 weeks ago

Our condolences to Michael Joanne and family on the passing of your Mother.
May she rest in peace

Brendan & Julie Chambers
4 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathies to all the Richardson family on the passing of Josie. Our prayers are with you all.

John and Caroline Doherty Cloonkeen and Manchester
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Richardson family. May her gentle soul rest in peace ❤️🙏🏻

Michael & Rosaleen Kelly, Ballyhaunis
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael and the extended Richardson family on the passing of your mum, may she rest in peace🙏

Michael & Ann Murray Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to John and the extended Richardson family on the passing of your mother. May She Rest in Peace.

Dominic & Geraldine Murphy
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael, Joanne & all the Richardson family on the passing of your Mother, May she rest in Peace 🙏

Michael Doherty, Cloonkeen (Manchester).
4 weeks ago

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Michael, John, George and Ann and also to her sister Teresa and all the extended families on your sad loss of Josie. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Josie was a true lady. Always helpful and friendly and always with a smile and never without a kind word to everyone that passed by. I have lovely memories of her growing up. Now safely home with all her departed loved ones. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Tommy finn belcarra
4 weeks ago

Sorry to all the family on the sad loss of your mother and grandmother. Knew John years back. Rip 🙏 🙏🙏

Sheena Mc Crudden
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Richardson Family on the Passing of Josie….May She Rest In Peace 🙏

Johnny kilkenny
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Richardson family on the death of their mother.

Homeland Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John, George and Richardson Family on the death of Ellen. May Ellen rest in peace.

Patricia and Tom Staunton
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Richardson family,also her sister Teresa on Josie’s death.May she rest in peace

Elizabeth and Damien Hanley (Doherty), Ballaghaderreen.
4 weeks ago

Its our deepest sympathy that we extend condolence to Michael, George, John and Ann and also her sister Teresa and all who morn her great loss. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. We remember Josie with fondness. Such a lovely lady. She was always so nice to us as kids growing up. We always remember her beautiful garden and her flowers. She was a wonderful woman. May she now enjoy peace, tranquility and happiness she truly deserves. May Josie now rest peacefully .

Gabriel and Bridie Morley
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Michael, Joanne and the extended Richardson family on the passing of your mam Josie. May she rest in peace.

Seamus & Christina Conroy Ballyheane
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all Josie’s family, her sister Teresa, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Mike and Myra Walsh Drimaderra
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mick and Joann and Richardson Family on the death of your mother whom you always spoke about so admirably. May she rest in peace.

MARTIN AND MICHELLE GARRETT ERREW CROSSMOLINA
4 weeks ago

Derpest sympathy to Sons George ,John and Michael, daughter Ann and extended Richardson family on the passing of Josie, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Val and Ann Roache Islandeady
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Richardson family on the passing Josie, may she rest in peace.

Martin & Eileen O’ Brien
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Michael, John, George, Ann & extended family on the passing of Josie. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Concepta Moran, Islandeady
4 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to the Richardson family (Derrywash & Ballyhaunis) on the loss of your mother & grandmother.
May she RIP.

Martin Lyons and Mary Caulfield Lyons
4 weeks ago

Rip Josie Condolences to all the family relatives and friends

Paddy Murphy, Parkboy Ballyheane
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Richardson Family on the passing of Josie. May she rest in peace.

Tommy and Christina Cox
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Jack, Michael, George and Ann on the passing of their Mom. May her soul rest in heavenly peace.

Tommie & Eileen Lynch
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mick, Joanne & family & all the extended Richardson Family, neighbours & friends on the passing of Josie. May she Rest In Peace.

Margaret and Seamus Barrett Breaffy
4 weeks ago

Deepest Condolences to Louise, George and all Richardson family on the passing of Josie.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Brophy Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences and sympathy to Jack, Michael, George, Ann and their extended in-laws and family relatives. Josie was a true character and told it the way it was with a smile. May her gentle soul rest in peace forever.

Phil and Billie Hester – Agloragh
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mick, Joanne and the Richardson family on the sad passing of your mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace xx

Valerie joyce
4 weeks ago

May Josie rest in eternal peace🕊️

Billy and Josie Skeffington Ballyheane
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Richardson family, her sister Teresa and the extended families on the passing of Josie. May her soul rest in peace .

Michael and Ann Plunkett, Ballyhaunis
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael, Joanne and extended Richardson families on the sad passing of Ellen. Rest in peace Ellen 🙏 🕊

Owen and Carmel OMalley Islandeady.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, John, George and Ann and the extended Richardson families
on the passing of Ellen.
May her soul rest in peace.

Maeve Jennings
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Sinead, Tresa, Mary and all the Basquille and Richardson family. May she RIP

Flavia and Seamus Culliney
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mick,Joanne and family on the death of your Mam.May she rest in peace

Padraic mc hale
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Richardson families on the death of Josie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne Carroll Quigley
4 weeks ago

Josie was a lovely fun lady and great neighbour. Deepest condolences to John, George, Michael, Anne, and Teresa. & all the family. May she Rest easy.

Michael McAlpine, Lisanaponra, Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Richardson family on the passing of Josie.
May she Rest in Peace

Kevin & Joan McNamara, Knockbrack
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mick, Joanne and extended Richardson family on the death of Ellen. R.I.P.

Doris Dolan, Bekan
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Micheal and the extended Family on the passing of your Mum,
May she rest in Peace 🙏

Kathleen and Gerald Conway mountdaisy
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathyto the Richardson family on the death of josie. A wonderful lady a life well lived may she rest in peace

Michael & Sheila Lynch, Ross, Castlebar.
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of the Richardson family and extended families on your sad loss.
May Josie rest in heavenly peace

Sean Skeffington
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Richardson family on the sad passing of Josie.
May she rest in peace

Ann Marie Deegan
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all Josie’s family at this sad time. May she RIP 🙏

Sean and Maureen Burke.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to the Richardson family on the passing of your Mam, Josie, also to her sister Teresa and the extended families.
God grant her soul eternal rest.

Una McNicholas &family
4 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Micheal, John, George & Ann on your Mams passing. a lovely lady.
|May she rest in peace

Mary McNicholas & Family, Ballyheane
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Richardson family on the sad loss of Josie. May she Rest in Peace

Michael Irwin
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolence to all the Richardson families on the sad passing of your Mam. Always a lovely kind lady. Rest in peace Josie.

Dermot Henry crossard
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Richardson’s family on the death of your Mum.
May she rest in peace.

Bridy Leonard crossard
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy Michael and family on the death of your Mum. May she rest in peace.

Patsy Duffy & family Derrywash
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Richardson family on the death of Josie. May Josie rest in peace

Ann mc monagle. Nee Ansbro
4 weeks ago

RIP josie. condolences to the Richardson family. remembered by. Ann mc monagle. nee Ansbro. nice childhood memories.

Mary and Seamus Mulrennan Ballyhaunis.
4 weeks ago

Deepest Condolences to Michael, John, George, Ann, daughter in law Joanne and extended members of the Richardson family on the passing of Ellen. May Ellen Rest in Eternal Peace.

James Sammon Horsepark
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Richardson family on the passing of your mother R.I.P.

Susan Weeks
4 weeks ago

Dear George Jack Michael and Ann
So sorry to hear about your Mum she was one very special lady !
Thinking of you all Xxx

Donal Cannon & James Prendergast, Tourmakeady
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Richardson family on the passing of your mom, she was a lovely lady & was never short of a word. Rest in Peace Mrs. Richardson

Colm & Ann Basquille
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Richardson family of the sad passing of Josie. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Sean Gill /Angela Flanagan
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all involved may she rest in peace.

Jackie keane
4 weeks ago

God rest your beautiful soul
I Will miss our laugh and little chats R.i.p to a true lady.
Condolences to all the family xx

Kitty Morley
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Michael, Joanne and wider Richardson family

Marie Sweeney, Ballyhean
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Michael, John,George, and Ann, on the passing of your mum. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace,

Helen Durcan
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael, John George and Anne, and all the family and extended families on the sad passing of Josie. She was a great woman! May she rest peacefully with those gone before her . RIP .

Noelle Keegan. Ballyhaunis
4 weeks ago

My deepest condolences to Míchael Joanne and family, and extended family and friends. May your mam rest in eternal peace

Michael and Veronica Kelly Cloonkeen Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Richardson’s family, may Ellen’s gentle soul rest in peace 🙏 a great age 🙏

Liam and Patricia Cannon
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Michael, John, George, and Anne and extended family’s. On Josies passing. Josie was a lovely person always nice and friendly,
witty and In good spirits. May she rest in peace.

Paul Nyland
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael,John, George and extended families on the passing of Josie .May she rest in peace.

Caroline King Curragh
4 weeks ago

Heartfelt condolences to Michael, John, George, Ann, Teresa and all the extended family on the passing of your beloved Josie. Thoughts & prayers are with you all. May Josie rest in peace.

Mary moran ballyhaunis
4 weeks ago

So sorry for your loss your mother. Lord rest her soul, condolences to the family

Maura O Dowd.
4 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to all the family ,may she rest in peace.

Kevin and Carol McGing
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Richardson family on the sad passing of Josie.
May she rest in peace.

Martin &Marie McDonnell straide
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to John and all the Richardson family on Josies passing may she rest in peace

Tom and Breege Scahill
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Richardson family on the death of Josie.May Josie rest in peace.

Pat & Margaret Ryan
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael & Joanne & the extended Richardson family on the passing of Ellen. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary and Margaret Richardson
4 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Josie. May she rest in peace

Annstaunton Ballyhean
4 weeks ago

Condolences to John, Michael, George and Anne also her sister Theresa, may Josie rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏

Christy and Christina Joyce.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad loss of Josie May her soul rest in peace

Martin and Veronica Doherty ,Hollow Grove, Castlebar.
4 weeks ago

Our heartfelt sympathy to Michael, John, George and Ann and sister Teresa and all the family and extended families on your sad loss of Josie. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. May the Lord welcome Josie home and grant her eternal rest. Safely home with all her loved ones. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Patrick Cannon
4 weeks ago

May Josie rest in peace, she was a good and kind woman and she never did any one any harm.

John and Nora King Hollyhill
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ann,Michael,John, George and Josies sister Teresa and to all her grandchildren, and to all the extended Richardson Families on the sad passing of Josie.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Padraig & Josephine Dolan Errew
4 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Michael, John ,George & Ann & Sister Teresa & all the extended Richardson & King Families on the death of Josie. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Josie gentle soul rest in peace.

Madeline & mick nolan
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to all the Richardson family and the extended families , may she rest in peace .🙏

John and Margaret Naughton
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Richardson family and their extended families on the death of Josie.
May she Rest In Peace.

Timothy & Della (Dolan) O Boyle Aughagower
4 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Richardson & King Families on the death of Josie.May Josie gentle soul rest in peace.

Wayne & Rachael Tierney Derrywash
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family. May she rest in peace 🙏

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