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Julia Cooke, formerly Coleman, nee Murphy

JULIA-COOKE

Palmfield, Carracastle, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon & formerly of Leicester, England – suddenly, but peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, surrounded by her loving family.

Wife of the late Michael Cooke & Vinnie Coleman.

Sadly missed by her daughters Maryann & Barbara Coleman, Ruth Connor, Sheila Oldham & Mairead Cooke, sons Pat, Paul & Vincent Coleman, Michael & John Cooke, her 19 beloved grandchildren, Jessica, Luke, Katie, Matthew, Aine, Ciara, Keelin, Ethan, Shane, Eva, Eoin, Emma, Elin, Grace, Evan, Hannah, Julianne, Elliot & Alister, sisters Vera Sweeney & Rosemary Williams, brothers Paul & Michael Murphy, sons & daughters in law, brothers & sisters in law, nieces, nephews, neighbours & friends.

Julia was the daughter of the late Paul & Maryann Murphy, nee Bardon and is also predeceased by her brother Peter and stepmother Vera Murphy.

May she rest in Peace.

Julia will lie in repose at The Kilgarriff Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Wednesday evening from 4.30pm, concluding with evening Prayers at 7.00pm.

Funeral will arrive at St. James’ Church, Carracastle on Thursday afternoon for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm, followed by burial in Carracastle Cemetery.

House Private

No flowers please. Donations in Julia’s memory can be made to Croí or Family Carers Ireland.

Julia’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Church webcam and this can be viewed by clicking HERE

Further enquiries to Kilgarriff Funeral Directors, Ballaghaderreen – 094 9860069

Published On: July 5th, 2026

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Ian & Nuala (O’Donnell) Johnson
19 hours ago

Sincere sympathy to Ruth, Vincent and all Julias family & friends on her sudden passing. May she rest in peace.

John and Linda Duffy Carracastle
20 hours ago

Our sympathy to Julia’s family and
extended family. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

Carol & Clint Hitchens, Carracastle
21 hours ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Coleman & Cooke family on the passing of Julia. May she rest in peace.

Colette & Patrick Mc Dermott – loughglynn
23 hours ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family.
So sorry for your loss RIP

Lisa & Declan Marren
23 hours ago

Our sincere sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Julia. May she Rest in Peace.

John Lynch, Curry
1 day ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cooke and Coleman families on the death of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Geraldine O’Donnell
1 day ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cooke, Coleman and Murphy families and extended families. A kind, caring and understanding neighbour since her arrival in the village and who will be missed.

Mary Shrubsole (Brennan), Palmfield and Kent
1 day ago

Dear Maryann, Ruth, Sheila, Pat, Paul, Barbara, Vincent, Michael, John, Mairead and all of your extended families, I am sending you all my sincere and deepest condolences at this very sad and difficult time. I am so sorry that I am unable to be with you in person but you are all in my thoughts and prayers and I will be with you via the webcam. Your mum was one in a million and I am privileged to have been a recipient of her kindness, knowledge and advice on many occasions. Please take care of yourselves and I hope to see you all soon. RIP Julia 🙏💖

Ballaghaderreen Gaa Club
1 day ago

Deepest sympathy to Ruth and extended Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of Julia. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Brid & Ml Kenny & families, Siobhan, David & Elayne . KIilmovee
1 day ago

Sincere sympathy to Coleman & Cooke families on the passing of Julia. Sympathy to your extended families.
May Julia gentle soul rest in peace

Aine Mahon Charlestown.
1 day ago

Deepest sympathy to the Coleman and Cooke Families on the passing of Julia. A lovely lady .May she Rest in Peace ..

Mary Grealy
1 day ago

Most sincere sympathy to Barbara and all the family RIP Julia.

Celia Lynn-Hawkins
1 day ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Ruth. May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.

Rose Lynn and Family Glann Charlestown
1 day ago

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

Angela & Tom Purcell
2 days ago

Our sincere condolences to the Coleman and Cooke families on the death of your lovely mother Julia. May she rest in peace.

Fionnuala Nealon ( O’ Connor)
2 days ago

Ruth, thinking of you at this sad time. May your Mam rest in peace. Condolences to all the family.

Maria Calvey (Tunney) Westport
2 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to Barbara, Sheila and all the Cooke and Coleman Families on the passing of Julia.
May she Rest in Peace.

John and Chrissy shiel kilmovee
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, Michael and the Cooke and Coleman family on the passing of your mum. May she rest in peace.

John Reid , Charlestown.
2 days ago

My Sincere sympathy to the Coleman/ Cooke family on the sad passing of your mother Julie.
Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

Maria Kearns. Ballaghaderreen.
2 days ago

My sincere sympathy to all the Coleman/Cooke family on the sad and sudden passing of Julia.
I got to know Julia many many years ago. She was always pleasant, kind and a pure lady. She loved to stop and chat and always had a lovely smile.
May Julia rest in eternal peace.

Kitty Higgins, Tonroe.
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Cooke and Coleman Families on the passing of dear Julia. She was lovely kind, gentle lady. May she Rest in Peace.

Tommy and Mary Cassidy, Magheraboy
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the Coleman and Cooke families on the sudden passing of Julia. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Bernard and Bernie Kilroy
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Coleman and Cooke families on the death of Julia. May she rest in peace. RIP.

Geraldine Horkan
2 days ago

I was so sorry to hear of Julia’s passing. I can still remember her smiling face the first day I met her when Vinnie brought her to meet my parents in Glosh.
Deepest sympathy to all the Cooke and Coleman families.

Michael and Caroline Gallagher lavey
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the cooke and Coleman families on the sad passing of Julia. May she rest in peace.

Owen and Marian Callaghan Rooskey
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all Julia’s family. May her gentle soul rest in peace

olive and michael durcan and family sonnagh
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Vinny and all the Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of your mum Julia.
Julia was a lovely kind lady.
She always loved to stop and have a chat . thinking of all Julia s family at this sad time .
May her 🙏 gentle soul rest in peace .

Michael and Patricia Forkan
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Cooke and Coleman family on the sad passing of Julia.
May she rest in peace 🙏

Eddie, Monica Parsons &Family
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on the sudden passing of Julia. May Julia Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all during this sad time 🙏

Martin fleming brackloon
2 days ago

My condolences to all the Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of Julia.
May she rest in peace .

Ted and Josephine Horkan.
2 days ago

We were both shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Julia.
Sympathy to her Daughter’s, Son’s,In-law’s,Grandchildren and all extended Families.
Julia was such a lovely lady,always a pleasure to meet.
May her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace and May God comfort and console all you,her Family.

Johnny hunt
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of Julia.
Rest in peace

Gerard Roddy
2 days ago

Katie, I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother.
May she rest in peace.

Thomas & Mary T Joyce
2 days ago

Our heartfelt sympathy to you all on the death of your mother and grandmother Julia. A lovely lady may she rest in peace.

James & Eileen Murphy
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to you all on the death of your mother. She was a warm, gentle person and a pleasure to meet. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Sharon Mc Dermott
2 days ago

Condolences to all the Coleman and Cooke family R.I.P Julia

Mary Cahalin Loughglynn
2 days ago

Sincere condolences to you Vinnie and family on the sad passing of your mother Julia. May her soul rest in peace.

Liam & Martina Regan & Family
3 days ago

Our condolences to all of you on the sudden passing of your lovely Mother and Grandmother Julia. She was a lovely lady, always a pleasure to meet and chat with her. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

Fr. Gerry Davey, Coolaney, County Sligo
3 days ago

Sending my condolences and prayers to each of you at this very sad time. We will all have lovely fond memories of Julia. She cherished you all so much. May Julia be rewarded for her goodness with eternal peace and joy with all other deceased loved ones.

Gerry & Mary Williams & Family
3 days ago

Sincere Sympathy to all Cooke and Coleman families on the sad passing of Julie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Richardson family Calva Carracastle
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to all the Colman/Cooke family and extended family on the sad passing of Julia. May she Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all at this time 🙏

Winnie and Charlie Gallagher Clooniron
3 days ago

So sorry to hear of Julia’s death, our deepest sympathy to all the Cooke and Coleman families. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Tom & Caroline Morley & Family Carracastle
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Coleman & Cooke families & extended families on the sad passing of Julia. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Willie & Patricia Regan
3 days ago

Our deepest condolences to the Coleman and Cooke families on Julia’s death.
May she rest in eternal peace.

Michael Scally
3 days ago

My deepest sympathy to the Cooke and Coleman families on the sad passing of Julie. May her gentle Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

Michael and Maureen Mulligan
3 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Cooke and Coleman families on Julia’s sad passing, may she rest in peace

Tony & Ann Coleman
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all families on Juila’s passing. May her gentle & kind soul rest in eternal peace🙏

Marie Therese Duffy, Ballina
3 days ago

My deepest sympathies to the Cooke family and Coleman family on your loss.
Thinking of you all at this time and sending prayers and strength.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Noel&Attracta Egan and Family Palmfield
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cooke and Coleman Families on the sad passing of Julia.
May she Rest in Peace

Willie&Roseanne Tansey.
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to all Julia’sfamily.
Such a lovely & kind lady.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace. Amen

Maura Tarpey
3 days ago

My condolences to the Cooke and Coleman Family on the passing of Julia. May she rest in Peace.

Kathleen maloney &Nellie &Roy challinor Stockport
3 days ago

Deepest condolences to all the Cooke & Coleman families.
May Julie rest in peace

Rose and Tom Moriarty ( nee Brennan) London
3 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Coleman and Cooke Family, we were very sorry to hear this sad news. Julie was a lady and was always so pleasant. May She Rest In Peace.

George and Marian Reid Loughglynn
3 days ago

Sincere condolences to Julia’s family on her sad passing. May she Rest In Peace.

Teresa and Eddie O’Connor Castlecolane
3 days ago

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Julia, our sincere condolences to all the Cooke and Coleman family and to Julia’s extended relatives and friends. Always a kind word with a beautiful smile anytime you’d meet her.
May her gentle and kind soul rest in heavenly peace .

Jamie McMahon+ Mary Vizard Charlestown
3 days ago

Condolences to all the Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of Julia.
May she Rest in Peace.

Vincent Richardson & Family. Leicester & Currina
3 days ago

Deepest Sympathies to all of the family. RIP

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

Condolences to all the Coleman and Cooke families,
May Julie rest in Peace,
Such a lovely lady,
Always had time to talk,and always smiling, will be missed dearly, But we have lovely memories which we will cherish forever, Until we meet again.🙏🙏

Eva and Peter Costello, Barroe
3 days ago

Deepest condolences to all the family on the sad loss of your lovely Mum. May she rest peacefully

Maureen and Toney Cronin.
3 days ago

Deepest condolences to Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of your mother. To have known Julie long before she moved to Carracastle,she was such a lovely friendly person and she carried that throughout her life. May she now rest in eternal peace with all her loved ones gone before her . 🙏🙏

Michael & Patricia Brennan
3 days ago

So sorry to hear of your sad loss. May she rest in eternal peace and God comfort you all at this difficult time and always. Ar deis De go raibh a nanam uasal.

Noreen & Gerry Duffy & Family Kilmovee
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Coleman & Cooke Families on the death of Julie. May her Gentle Soul Rest In the Arms of the Angels 🙏

Martina Gallagher Achill
3 days ago

Deepest sympathy to you Barbara and all the Coleman family .on the death of your beautiful mum Julia. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Thought’s and prayers with you all at this difficult time x

Tommy Gordon
3 days ago

Sincere sympathy to the Coleman and Cooke families on the passing of Julia, May she rest in peace.

Karen Brennan
3 days ago

My sincere condolences to you Barbara,to all your siblings and extended Coleman and Cooke families. May your mum rest in peace

PJ Valerie and Emma Horkan
4 days ago

Deepest condolences to the Coleman and Cooke family on the passing of Julia, a lovely woman may she rest in peace

Teresa and Sean Murphy
4 days ago

We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Julie. She was a
beautiful lady inside and out. It was a pleasure to have worked with her on so many Community projects. She was so welcoming and kind to everyone. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Sincere condolences to all the Coleman and Cooke families. She will be greatly missed by you all.

Helen & Brendan Vesey & family
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of Julia. May she Rest In Peace.

Shaun & Caroline Murphy
4 days ago

Sincere Condolences to you all on the sad passing of Julia. She was a beautiful, smiling and caring lady. May She Rest in Peace x

Vincent and Pauline Mc Donnell, Foxford.
4 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the family on the sad loss of Julia. Rest in peace.

Harry & Phil King & Family Kilmovee
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of Julia Rest In Peace.

Chloe Horan McDonagh
4 days ago

To Barbara, Billy, Jessica and all the family. I’m so sorry to hear of Julia’s passing. Sending you all love. May she Rest in peace. X

john and bridie financharlestown
4 days ago

Sorry about the sad news

Marie and Pat Duffy
4 days ago

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of Julia,
May she rest in peace.

Maureen Ansbro
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to all the family. (Una’s Sister)

Breedge Regan Castlemore
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to the Coleman and Cooke families on the death of your lovely Mother Julia. May her gentle soul rest in peace x🙏

Robert & Frances Healy, Erritt
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to Ruth, Barbara, Vincent, all your family neighbours and friends on the death of your Mam. May she rest in peace.

Bridie and Pat Tansey.
4 days ago

Deepest Sympathy to Vinnie and all the Coleman and Cooke family on the passing of your Mum. Rest in Peace.

Charlestown Bridge Club
4 days ago

Sincere condolences to Ruth and to all of your family on the death of your Mam. May she rest in peace.

Dermot & Kay Loftus
4 days ago

Our sincere condolences to all the Cook and Coleman families on the very sad passing of Julia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eddie and Valerie Cunnane
4 days ago

We were very sorry to hear that Julia had passed away. She was such a lovely friendly lady who it was always nice to meet and chat with. Condolences to all her children grandchildren and extended family. Rest in peace Julia.

Maggie Brady
4 days ago

So Sorry to hear about Your Mother Barbara, Sincere condolences to All the Family.
May She Rest in Peace 🙏

Jimmy Tarpey
4 days ago

My heartfelt sympathy to the Coleman and Cooke families and extended family circles on the sad passing of dear Julia, a real lady full of kindness,
May her Gentle Soul Rest in peace with the Angels 🙏

Dr Frank Davey
4 days ago

My sincere condolence to all of Julia’s family, Julia was such a kind and friendly person. She was one of the first patients to attend me when I commenced practice in Charlestown, and it was my great privalege to have her as a patient for so many years . May she rest in peace.

Rachel Hunt
4 days ago

Very sorry to hear of the sad passing of dear Julia, my deepest sympathy to the Coleman and Cooke families and extended family circle, she was a very kind person and a real lady, God Rest her Gentle Soul 🙏

Maria Tuohy
4 days ago

My deepest sympathies to all of the Coleman and Cooke family on the sad passing of your lovely Mum. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Domnick & Eithne Gordon Carracastle.
4 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Julia’s family on the loss of their mother. Julia was a wonderful loving and caring woman and she will be greatly missed not only by her family but by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. R.I.P Julia.

Steve and Michelle Redmond and family
4 days ago

Our sincere condolences Barbara and Vinnie and the Coleman and Cooke families on the sad passing of a much loved mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace.

Frank and the Davy family, Carracastle
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Cooke and Coleman family’s on the sad passing of Julia. May She Rest in Peace.

John, Sarah Vesey and Family, Carracastle
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Coleman and Cooke families on the passing of Julia. Julia was a lovely lady with a heart of gold.
May she rest in peace.

Kathleen Moran
4 days ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Julia, may her soul rest in peace.

Margaret Higgins Bolton and Oliver Bolton.
4 days ago

Sincere sympathies to Maryann, Barbara, Ruth,Sheila, Mairéad, Pat, Paul, Vincent, Michael, John and extended families on the sad passing of Julia. May Julia rest in peace.

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