Josephine Clarke née Molloy

JOSEPHINE-CLARKE

Barrack Street, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon.

December 1st, 2025 peacefully in her 97th year with her family by her side in the wonderful care of Eithne and her staff at Oakwood Nursing Home, Ballaghaderreen

Predeceased by her husband Brendan, son Canice and her son-in-law Alex

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons Ray and John, daughters Mary and Catherine,  grandchildren Paul, Rachel, Josh, Jonathan, Timothy, Jenny, Peter, Holly, David, Luke, Sam, Jeremy and Adam, great-grandchildren Eoin, Nuala, Asher, Caleb and Robbie, daughters-in-law Denise, Laura and Elsie, Catherine’s partner Haulie, sister-in-law Betty, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

‘Absent from the body, present with the Lord’

(2 Corinthians 5:8)

Josephine will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Friday, December 5th from 5pm until 7pm.

Funeral Service to celebrate Josephine’s life will take place in St. Nathy’s College Hall on Saturday at 12noon, followed by interment in Kilcolman cemetery.

Josephine’s Funeral Service will be live streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors

Family flowers only please. Donations in Josephine’s memory can be to The Mayo /Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Services

Donate here – https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

Enquiries to Tom Sharkey and Son’s, Funeral Directors.

Published On: December 1st, 2025

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Anthony and Ann Walsh
15 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to Catherine, Adam and Mary and the extended Clarke family on the passing of Josephine.
May She Rest In Peace.

George and Marian Reid, Loughglynn
1 day ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Clarke family on the passing of Josephine.
May she Rest In Peace.

John & Mary Coleman Castlerea Rd, Ballaghaderreen
2 days ago

Sympathies to the Clarke family on the death of your wonderful mother. I have fond memories of working with her in the Bank of Ireland on Main St. At home her hospitality was legendary
May Josephine rest in peace.

Staff of Marian House,Ballindine
2 days ago

Condolences to The Clarke Family on the death of Josephine,a lovely lady.May she rest in Peace.

Bernadette Reid O’Hara, Gurteen
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine, Mary, Ray, John and extended families on the death of Josephine.
May she rest in Peace.

Bernie,Jim James Niamh and Emer Brennan (Palmfield Ballaghaderreen)
2 days ago

Condolences to all the family,may Josephine rest in peace,was a very pleasant lady to have known.

Joan Brett & family. Tubbercurry.
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to you Ray & your family on the sad passing of your Mum. May she rest in peace.
Love & prayers.

Madeline O Donnell Mullen Castlehill Castlerea
3 days ago

Smypathy to Catherine and Mary on the death of your Mum May her soul rest in peace

Noel and Phil Hughes Roundfort formerly Tallaghanrock Ballaghdreen
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Clarke and Molloy families at this sad time
A gentle lady. May Josephine Rest in Peace.

Theresa Corcoran
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Catherine and all the Clarke family on the passing of your dear mother Josephine, a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Winnie peadar and Thomas Grennan
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family may Josephine rest in eternal peace 🙏

Michael and Maureen Mulligan
3 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Clarke family and extended friends on the passing of Josephine, may she rest in peace. one lovely lady.

The Corrigan family
3 days ago

We are so very sad to hear about the passing of your mum.She was a very Beautiful elegent lady .Our condolances to Catherine and Mary and all the rest of her family..May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Marie Mahon
3 days ago

Condolences to Ray, John, Mary and Catherine and all the extended family on the passing of Josephine. A lovely and true Christian lady who is now at home in heaven. Will miss her very much.

Breedge Regan Castlemore
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to Ray John Catherine Mary and all the family’s on the death of your wonderfull mother always had a smile on her face and a lovely gentle lady May she rest in heavenly peace 🙏🙏

Noel Coleman Enniscrone
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Clarke family on the death of your mum May She Rest In Peace

Chloe Howard – Claremorris
4 days ago

My deepest condolences to all the family on the passing of Josephine. May she rest in peace. She was a lovely lady.

Michael and Audrey Mooney, Crossboyne, Claremorris.
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to Catherine and Adam and indeed to all the Clarke family and extended families on the passing of Josephine. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Scally
4 days ago

My deepest sympathy to Ray, John,Marian and Catherine and allJosephine`s extended families on her sad passing.She was a wonderful lady to meet. May she Rest in Peace.

Eileen & Jimmy Coffey ( Bruen ) & Family, Magheraboy, Kilmovee
4 days ago

Our sincere sympathy to Catherine, Mary, Ray & John & all extended family on the sad passing of Josephine. She was a wonderful and loyal friend for many years.
May Josephine rest in peace.

Paddy and Helena Mulligan
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Clarke family on the death of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Padraic & Bruen family, formerly Lissergool & Ballaghaderreen
4 days ago

Our very sincere condolences to Mary, Catherine, Ray & John & extended family on the sad passing of Josephine. R I P.
Josephine was a very special friend to our late Mother and all our family. Her kindness, generosity & friendship was always forthcoming.
May she now rest in peace and happiness together with her husband, Son and Son in Law and members of her family.

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