Hilda Brett (née Toohill)

Brett, Hilda

Bellaghy, Charlestown, Co. Sligo – peacefully.

Predeceased by her loving husband Sean and daughter Carol.

Sadly missed by her loving family daughters Verona, Grainne, Sinead, Nollagh, Vanessa and Shona, son James, sons-in-law Noel, Michael, Martin, James, daughter-in-law Antoinette, grandchildren Aideen, Shona, Eabha, Robert, Sean, Sarah, Lauren, Caoilfhinn, Emma, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Hilda will repose at the Horkan Funeral Home, Charlestown (F12D393) on Monday evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Removal from her home on Tuesday morning to St. James’s Church, Charlestown for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/charlestown.

Family flowers only. House private please.

Published On: November 22nd, 2025

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The Coleman 8 Family Ferran Terrace Ballina, Texas, Vancouver island Canada and London England.
4 days ago

Rest in peace Hilda.

Patricia & Paddy Colleran, Charlestown
1 week ago

Once again sincere sympathy to you all on your Mum’s death. Her funeral mass & your lovely eulogy James was a fitting tribute to a real lady. She was so elegant and always a pleasure to meet with her friendly smile.

John and Mary Rita Henry
1 week ago

Our deepest sympathy to you all Verona,Grainne,Sinead,Nollagh Vanessa,Shona and James and to all the extended family on the death of your mother.May her Soul Rest in Peace.

Joan Purcell/ Cosgrove. Kilkenny/Mayo.
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to the Brett family on the sad passing of their mother Hilda. May Hilda rest in peace.

Sheila Mahon Dunleavy
1 week ago

Heartfelt condolences to the Brett family. May Hilda’s gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Seamus Whittington, Ballina
1 week ago

Deepest sympathies to the Brett Family on the sad passing of Hilda. May she rest in peace.

Andrew & Fiona Marren Hagfield Charlestown
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to the Brett Family on the passing of Hilda.
May she rest in peace

Padraic and Ethna Durkan Cloonaughill .
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Brett family on Hilda’s passing.
May she rest peace.

PADDY HELEN O HORA
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy Brett family may her gentle soul rest in peace

Rose Lynn and Family Glann
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Hilda, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Dearbhala Cassidy
2 weeks ago

I was so sorry to hear of the sad news of the passing of Hilda, a lovely lady . My deepest sympathy to Verona, Grainne, James, Sinead, Nollaig, Vanessa, Shona and extended family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne and Michael Fleming Carrowreagh Cooper Tubbercurry
2 weeks ago

We offer our sincere sympathy to all the Brett families on the sad passing of Hilda we pray her gentle soul will find eternal peace with the angels in heaven

Ann Conroy Kiltimagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the sad passing of Hilda. May She Rest in Peace.

Jim and Mary Cahill
2 weeks ago

Our Sincere Sympathy to the Brett Family on Hilda’s passing. May she Rest Peacefully.

Martina Kenny
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the passing of your mum Hilda. May she Rest In Peace

Sean and Imelda O’Hara Swinford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Brett family. Great memories with Sean and Hilda. May she rest in peace

Jody and Bernadette Coyne , Airport Road
2 weeks ago

Wish to extend their deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the sad passing of Hilda . May she rest in peace .

Frank AND PATRICA HARRINGTON KILKELLY
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Brett family on the Death of Hilda May She Rest In Peace

PJ Burke & Family New York
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to all the Brett Family on the passing of your Mom
May she rest in peace

John Lenehan & Family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Verona, Grainne, Sinead, Nollaig, Vanessa, Shona, James and extended family on the sad passing of Hilda a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Meta Scott .
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Brett Family on the passing of your Mum. May she Rest in Peace.

Bill & Theresa Gleeson
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Brett family on the death of Hilda, may she Rest in Peace

Patricia Maloney
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the sad passing of Hilda May her gentle soul rest in peace

Paddy & Kathlyn Tunney. Bray, Co Wicklow.
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to the Brett & Toohill Families on the death of Hilda. Thinking of you all at this sad & difficult time. May Hilda Rest in Peace.

Bernie and jimmy Marren
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to the Brett family on the death of Hilda . May she rest in peace.

Brendan & Noreen McLoughlin Cloonaweema
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to James and all the Brett family on the passing of your Mom. May she Rest In Peace.

Michael & olive Durcan & family sonnagh.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of the Brett family. On the sad passing of your mum Hilda. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Siobhán Durkan and Michael Doherty, Lowpark, Charlestown
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to you all on the death of your lovely mum, Hilda, may she rest in peace reunited now with Carol and your Dad. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Eugene & Deirdre Greaney
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Brett family on your mothers passing. May Hilda Rest In Peace

Rose Ann Keane-Toher Monraghrory/Leeds
2 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to the Brett and Toohill families on your sad loss of Hilda a lovely mum and grandma may her gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .

Clare Donohue
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the loss of your dear Mom. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

P. J., and Nan Clarke
2 weeks ago

Another of my growing up friends gone home to God! Sincerest wishes to the family on her passing.

Ann Kennedy, Bellaghy
2 weeks ago

My Sincere Condolences to Verona , Grainne, Sinéad, Nollaig, Vanessa, Shona, James and extended Brett & Toohill families on the passing of Hilda. A Wonderful lady and Neighbour. May Hilda Rest in Peace.

Mary O’Connell.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Brett family on the sad death of your dear Mum Hilda.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy and Phil Casey
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to The Brett Family.
May Hilda Rest in Peace.

Aiden And Pauline Marren
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Family on the passing of Hilda, a lovely friendly neighbour, May She rest in Peace with Sean and Carol

Martina Murray McNulty and Paraic Mc Nulty.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Brett family on the passing of Hilda .May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Noreen Holmes Uk / Ferrans Tce ,
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of Hilda’s Families on her passing, Remember Hilda very well from my early childhood in Ballina , May she rest in eternal peace Amen x Noreen Holmes .

Marian Duffy (Reilly), Tommy Duffy, Castlebar.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Brett family on the sad passing of Hilda…a lovely, friendly woman. May Hilda rest in peace R.I.P

Una and Lorcán Leavy
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to you all on the death of your lovely Mam, Hilda, united now with Carol and your Dad. May she rest in peace.

Aine Mahon & Family .
2 weeks ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Verona ,Grainne,Sinead,Nollagh Vanessa,Shona and James on the passing of your Mum. A lovely lady always with a smile and a cheerful greeting .Precious memories .May Hilda Rest in Peace with the Angles

Tom & Angela lavelle.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy is extended to the Brett family. She was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🕯️

Helena and Joe Lowther
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family May Hilda rest in peace

Andrea and Tom Stenson.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy is extended to Verona, Grainne, Sinead, Nollag, Vanessa, Shona and James on the death of your dear Mother, also to her extended family. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Mary (Burke) Bellaghy
2 weeks ago

Condolances to all the Brett family form the Burkes Bellaghy.

John Texoil
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all Hilda’s family she was a lovely lady RIP

Sr.Goretti Mc Gowan R.J.M.
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy and prayers on the passing of your dear Mum. I have great memories of Hilda when in Galway Clinic. She was a wonderful lady indeed.May Hilda rest in peace.

John, Bridie and Joseph Finan
2 weeks ago

Very sorry about the sad news.

The Garvey Family
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Brett Family on the passing of Hilda. May she rest in peace.

Pat and Mary Blake
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the sad passing of Hilda. May she rest in peace.

Joe & Delia Loftus Sandyhill
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the passing of Hilda may she rest in peace

Ian & Nuala (O’Donnell), Heather & Sophie Johnson
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Brett family, grandchildren & extended families on on the sad passing of your lovely mum. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Geraldine Horkan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the loss of your dear mother.

Pat &Ann Walsh Charlestown
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the family of Hilda on her passing. She was a lovely friendly lady , may she rest in eternal peace, united with Sean and her daughter Carol

Frank and the Davy family, Carracastle
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the sad passing of Hilda. May She Rest in Peace.

Brendan/Pauline Reilly
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of Hilda,May her gentle soul Rest In Peace..Lovely lady xx

Eileen Gallagher sonnagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family , Hilda was a lovely lady ,may she R.I.P 🙏

Frannie Moore Swinford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Hilda’s family and friends on her passing I was honoured to have known her and her late husband Sean .God rest their gentle souls 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Mary Gavaghan (formerly Lowther) Charlestown
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to all of Hildas family. A lovely lady who always had a kind word. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Mary O’Hara, Bellaghy
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to Hilda’s family on the passing of your dear mum. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Seán and Ann McIntyre
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Hilda’s family, extended families and friends.
A lovely lady.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul & Amanda Cawley
2 weeks ago

Our sympathies to James, Verona, Grainne, Sinead, Nollagh, Vanessa, Shona & all the extended family members on the death of your dear mum. May Hilda’s gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time

Richella and Robert O Connor
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Brett family on the loss of your dear Mom. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Nicola Blendell Ballina
2 weeks ago

My condolances to you on the passing of your mum Hilda, she was a neighbour & schoolfriend of my late mother Frankie Ruddy Blendell. We met years ago. May your mum rest in peace.

Helen Murray McCafferty Charlestown/Ballina
2 weeks ago

My deepest condolences to Hildas daughter’s son, grandchildren and all the extended family . My cherished memory is when I came to live I Charlestown . I meet Hilda and she knew me straight away. . The big welcome she gave me will stsy with me always A good Ballina woman who had been great friends with my aunt when they were youngsters. Rest in peace Hilda you are with Sean and Carol forever now . Remembering you all in my prayers

Pauline Walsh nee OHora Ballina
2 weeks ago

Saddened to hear of Hildas passing wonderful memories of her visits to no 14 in Ballina . Condolences to all the family .

Management & Staff at St. Attracta’s
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to Hilda’s Daughters , Son, Grandchildren and extended family members on the passing of Hilda. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time, may Hilda’s gentle soul rest in every lasting peace with family and friends gone before her.

Anne-Marie and Vanessa Whittington, Bellaghy
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to all the family on the sad passing of Hilda our lovely neighbour. May she rest in peace and happiness with all our departed loved ones

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