Helen Griffin née Burke

HELEN-GRIFFEN

Gortawarla, Newport – peacefully at Mayo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Tom & Nellie.

Sadly missed by her loving family, John, Lisa (Gareth), Patrick (Kirsty) and their Dad John, grandchildren Nina, Shauna, Thomas, Leon & Tommy, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours & friends.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McGing’s Funeral Home, Westport (F28 RX58) on Tuesday (December 02nd) from 2:30pm until 4:00pm.

THE PUBLIC QUEUE FOR ENTRY INTO THE FUNERAL HOME WILL NOW BE FROM THE SHOP STREET DIRECTION.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday, December 3rd at 1:30pm in St. Brendan’s Church, Kilmeena with the funeral proceeding to Myna Cemetery.

Helen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/Kilmeena  or on radio at 106.3FM (Kilmeena Radio).

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to The Mayo Hospice on the following link https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/or c/o McGing Funeral Directors.

Published On: December 1st, 2025

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Aisling Higgins
16 hours ago

I was so sorry to hear about your mum Lisa. My condolences to you and your family.

Seamus & Eileen Barrett
2 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Griffin family on the passing of Helen. May she Rest In Peace

Liam & Kitty Kelly
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to you John & family on the passing of Helen.
May she rest in peace.

Mary Cafferkey
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Griffin Family on the passing of Helen. May she rest in peace.

Noreen Higgins
2 days ago

John
Sanding sincere condolences to you and all your family.
May she rest in peace.
Noreen and Ed

Edward Calvey Keel/Westport
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin family on the passing of Helen. May she rest in peace.

Sean Kelly, Drummin
2 days ago

To John and family, so sorry to hear of Helen’ s death. May she rest in peace.

Ann & Seamus Geraghty, Clooneen, Kilmeena.
2 days ago

Deepest sympathies to the Griffen / Burke families on the passing of Helen. May She Rest In Eternal Peace. We offer our condolences to the extend families and friends.

Pj and breedge mc namara
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to John and family on the sad death of Helen may she rest in peace

Mary and Tony Mulroy
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the sad passing of Helen . May her gentle soul rest in peace

John&Elizabeth Beckett.Clogher.Westport
2 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to John&family.The Griffin family & extended family members on the sad passing of Helen.May she rest in peace

Majella & Dan O’Malley Buckfield
2 days ago

Sympathy to all the Griffin family on your sad loss. May Helen Rest in Eternal Peace.

Michael Noonan and Marion Joyce
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin family on the passing of Helen may she rest in peace

Joe, Nicky, Lochlann and Muirinn Mulchrone, Fahy
3 days ago

Condolences to all the family on Helen’s passing. May she rest in peace

Christy and Kathleen Loftus
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the death of Helen.

Noel & Veronica Heraty
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the Griffin Family on the sad passing of Helen. May she rest in peace

Helena n Tom Fahy n Family Westport n Kilmeena
3 days ago

Condolence to the Family Rest In peace 🙏

Kitty n John Foy n Family Aughagower
3 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Family n extended Family Rest in peace 🙏

Maureen Burke
3 days ago

Helen, our beautiful sister, you were one of a kind, a special lady, who loved your Family deeply, the Good Lord saw your suffering and pain, decided to take You with Him to his Heavenly Home, you are at peace now, so we are happy to let you go, sleep tight our darling sister, till we meet againxxxxx

Sean & Ita McNea (Hoban) Newport
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to John & the Griffin family on your sad loss of Helen, may she rest in peace

Honoria and Billy browne Newport
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Griffin family on the death of Helen may she rest in peace

Mary chambers
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Family on the sad passing of Helen RIP

Mary O’ Malley And Conall
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to John and family on the loss of Helen. May she rest in peace.

JP … O .. heanichán … Cbar
3 days ago

Sympathies and condolences too Griffin and burke family… Rest in peace Hellen … With the loved ones gone before you … Best bed in heaven… 🙏🙏➕

Dominick & Mary Theresa Geraghty, & Family.
3 days ago

Our sincere condolences to John, your family John, Lisa, Patrick, and extended family on the death of Helen.
May her gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏🏻

DJ Walshn,Glenhest
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to John & all the Griffin family on the sad passing of Helen.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom and Sharon Moran
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of Helen may she rest in peace

Gerry and Mary Hughes Breaffy Castlebar
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin and Burke families at this sad time. May Helen Rest in Peace.

Noel and Phil Hughes Roundfort Hollymount
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin and Burke families at this sad time. May Helen Rest in Peace.

Helen Geoffrey Rose &Family
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to John &families on the sad passing of Helen .May Helen’s gentle soul Rest in Peace .

Anthony ward Newport
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the griffin family’s and friends on your sad loss may she rest I peace

Oliver & Bernie Durkan,Aughagowla,Fahy.
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to John & all the Griffin family on the sad death of Helen.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Oliver And Bridie Corcoran.Westport road Newport
3 days ago

So sad to here of Helen’s passing. Our sympathy to all. A lovely lady.Rest in peace Helen

Patrick Chambers, Kilbride.
3 days ago

My sincere condolences to John & Griffin family on the sad passing of Helen. May Helen rest in peace.

David Holmes Tiernaur
3 days ago

Deepest smypathy to John and all the Griffin family on the passing of Helen , may she Rest in Peace .

Pat O Haire and family
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Griffin family on the passing of Helen. May she Rest in Peace.

EUGENE & ANN KEANE FAHY WESTPORT
3 days ago

SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE GRIFFIN AND BURKE FAMILY ON THE SAD PASSING OF HELEN. MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE.🙏

David Cafferkey Cashel Achill
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to all the family at this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Kathleen & Alan Leneghan Newport
3 days ago

Deepest Sympathies to John, Lisa, Patrick all the Griffin & Burke Families on the passing of Helen.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Helen Rest in Peace

Barry and Maura Rochford
3 days ago

So sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. She was a lovely neighbour . May she rest in peace .Condolences to all the family .

Teresa and John Kearns, Newport
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Lisa, John, Patrick and John on the passing of Helen. May she rest in peace.

Padraig & Tara McLoughlin and family, Shandrum
3 days ago

Condolences to all the Griffin family on the passing of Helen may she rest in peace.

Mary Geraghty (Costello) Newport & Castlebar
3 days ago

Deepest condolences on the untimely death of Helen

Brendan Bridie Joyce and family Drimurla Newport.
3 days ago

Our sincere sympathy to all the Griffin and Burke family members at this sad time May Helen’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Sean and Mary Joyce Cortoon Newport
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin family on the passing of Helen may her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Paddy and Eileen (Kelly) Kearney
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on your loss. God rest her

Austin Connolly and family
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to John and all the Griffin family on Helen’s very sad passing. May she rest in peace.

The Higgins Family kilmeena
3 days ago

Condolence to Lisa Johnny and Pat.on the passing of yer mother. Also

Paul & Mary Feehan
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin family on Helen’s passing may she rest in peace

Teresa Corcoran Ballyvary
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to Lisa and all the family on the passing of Helen. May Helen RIP.

Sean omalley and family Bofeenaun
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Patrick and the Griffin family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. May she rest in peace

Mary and Walter Cox Clooneen kilmeena
3 days ago

Sincerest condolences to the extended Griffin and Burke families on the death of Helen. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all on this sad occasion. May she rest in peace

Brian and Ann Mulroy. Westport.
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy on Helen’s passing to husband John, daughter Lisa, sons John and Pat and extended Griffin and Burke families. May Helen’s gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Aine McEvoy King Swinford
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all Helen’s family and friends may she rest in peace.
Beir Beannacht.
Slan abhaile.

pat warde shop street westport
3 days ago

Deep sympathy to the Griffin and Burke family on the passing of Helen, may she rest in peace

Marty and Marion Mc Namara Achill
3 days ago

Deepest sympathies to all the families

Chris and Breda Grady
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all Helens family, may she rest in peace.

John and Marian Crouch, Farmhill, Claremorris
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Griffen family on the passing of Helen. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

Tom and Kathy Ryder Kilmeena
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin family on Helen’s passing, may she Rest in Peace.

The McNamara family. River. Achill
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to john and family on the sad passing of Helen. May she rest in peace.

John and Marian Crouch, Farmhill, Claremorris
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Griffen family on the passing of Helen

James McWalter
3 days ago

My deepest sympathy John and to all the Griffin Family, may your mother rest in peace

John and Maureen Gibbons. Ayle.
3 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Griffin and Burke families on the sad passing of Helen. May she rest in peace.

Liam and Mary Walshe, Barley Hill, Westport
3 days ago

Condolences to the Griffin family on the sad passing of your mum Helen. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Francis & Angela Gavin
3 days ago

Sorry to hear of Helen’s passing. Sincere sympathy on your loss. Helen was always a pleasure to meet and a lady to deal with. May she rest in peace.

Bernie Callaghan
4 days ago

My sincere condolences to all the family on your sad loss.R.I.P.

Charlie and Ellen O’Connor Bracklough Liscarney Westport
4 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to John and Family.

Frank and Rosaleen Moore.
4 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Griffin family.

Paul and Carmel Fitzgerald
4 days ago

Our sincere sympathy to Helen’s family and extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Mary carolan moylette ( mta c ward)
4 days ago

Condolences to the Griffin family on the passing of Helen. May she rest in peace

Stephanie Mcging Michael john Noreen and family’s
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Griffin family’s on sad passing of lovely mum Helen john lisa john Patrick🙏🙏

Nicholas O Kelly
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the Griffin and Burke family on the sad passing of Helen. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Anne Higgins
4 days ago

Condolences to all the family on the loss of Helen
May she rest in peace

Richard Henry
4 days ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Griffin on your sad loss.

Phil and Frank Chambers. Newport.
4 days ago

Our sincere sympathies to all the Griffen family on Helen’s sad passing.
May she rest in peace.

Mary&John Quigley
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin and Burke families on the death of Helen.
May she have eternal rest.

Mickey & Breege Davitt Newport
4 days ago

Condolences to the Griffin family on the passing of Helen
May she rest peacefully

John and Geraldine Cusack, Fahy Westport
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to The Griffin and Burke Families on the passing of Helen. May she rest in peace

Kevin /Kathleen Barrett
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Griffin family may Helen rest in eternal peace

Pat & Maggie Barrett, Lenexa Kansas
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Griffin and Burke families on the death of Helen. May she rest in peace.

Mary & James Munro, Castleaffey
4 days ago

Sincere sympathies to Lisa, John, Patrick & John on the passing of Helen, thoughts are with ye all. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean&Yvonne Sweeney.
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to you Lisa and all your family on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Michael English and Family, Roemore / Achill
4 days ago

Sincere sympathies to the Griffin family. May Helen rest in peace.

Phyll O Donnell Mc Namara
4 days ago

I was very sad to hear of Helens passing,she was a lovley lady and we often chatted when we met.
I wish to offer my condolences to all of her family.

Christy Cawley And Family Knockrooskey Aughagower Westport
4 days ago

SINCERE Sympathy To The Griffin Family On The Death Of Helen May She Rest In Peace 🙏

Theresa Walsh sheeaune / kilmeena and christy O’Donnell sheeaune.
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Lisa John Patrick & John so sad to hear of your mum’s passing a lovely lady many the laughs we had a great person may Helens gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Sabrina walsh
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Lisa and your extended family on the passing of your beloved mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace x

Ann and Paddy Quinn
4 days ago

We regret Helens passing May she rest in peace Condolences to all her family

Mick Keane gortawarla Newport
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Griffin and Burke families at this their time of great loss on the passing of their mum Helen, to Lisa John and Paddy ,shocked on hearing the sad news, also condolences to your Dad

Eamonn & Mary Hamilton.
4 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the family & extended families on the passing of Helen. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Jason gannon
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to John, John Jr., Lisa, and Patrick following the loss of beloved Helen. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and all who were fortunate enough to know her. You are in our thoughts. Deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
The Gannon family Belfast

Tom Evelyn Staunton & family Rossduane Kilmeena.
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to Johnand family also the extended Griffin / Burke family members on the sad passing of Helen .Rip.Go dtuga an Tiarna solas na bhFlaitheas da hanam uasal.

Dominic and Ann Mulchrone. Aughagowla.
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the extended Griffin family on the sad passing of Helen. May she rest in peace.

Edwina Keane and family Castlebar
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Griffin family on the passing of Helen RIP. In my thoughts at this difficult time

Walsh family derrynaraw kilmeena.
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to John Lisa Patrick & John on the sad passing of Helen. Rip.

Sharon Kilcawley and Ger Conway
4 days ago

So sorry to hear your mum has passed Lisa thaughts and prayers are with you and your family, may she RIP. God bless her 🙏 ❤️ 😢

Thomas, Michelle cattigan and family Newport
4 days ago

Our sincere condolences to John and all of Helens family on the sad passing of Helen may her gentle soul rest in peace

Gannon family knockboy kilmeena
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to John Lisa Patrick and John on the passing of Helen thinking of u all at this sad time

Breege kilroy
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Helens family. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Mary & Willie Sammon & Family Kilmeena
4 days ago

Deepest sympaties to John Lisa Patrick John snr and extended Griffin & Bourke families on Helens sad demise.May her soul Rest in Peace 🙏

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