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Molly Doherty (née Garvin)

Doherty, Molly

Georges Street, Killala, Co. Mayo – in the care of the staff of the Moy Ridge Nursing Home, Ballina.

Predeceased by her husband John, and her parents Michael and Mary Garvin.

Sadly missed by her cousins, relatives, neighbours, and her many friends.

May her soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Lynn’s Funeral Home, Killala on Monday from 6pm with removal at 7pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Killala for prayer reception.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12noon in St. Patrick’s Church, followed by burial in Killala cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Moyridge Nursing Home Resident’s Comfort Fund, c/o Lynn’s Funeral Directors.

The funeral mass can be viewed here.

You are welcome to leave a message of sympathy below.

Published On: September 27th, 2025

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Kathleen Condie (nee Barrett)
2 months ago

Just been told the very sad news of Molly’s passing. We knew Molly growing up, she was a wonderful lady. Loved taking photos of which we received lots. She was a dear friend to our Mother and alway had a kind word for everyone. May you rest in peace.

Walter Garvin, Philadelphia
3 months ago

We have lost a great family historian, dear friend, and cousin. Rest in peace dear Molly.

Nora, Shane & Triona McLoughlin
4 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to Molly’s family and friends at the passing of a true lady. Molly was extremely kind and friendly and she will be sadly missed. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Michael Farrell
4 months ago

Goodbye sweet cousin Molly You’ve been a warm and welcoming presence my whole life. Your cheerful kindliness will be missed. Love always 💔

Member of Ballycastle Writers Group
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all of you especially Imelda. Happy memories of times spent with Molly during our writing sessions. May Molly rest eternally in peace.

John Garvin
4 months ago

Rest in peace Molly will miss our visits and history talks with you. Thank you for your kindness will miss you.

Father Sean Noone
4 months ago

My condolence to all Molly’s family and friends at the passing of a most gentle lady. Molly, you will be sadly missed. May your kind and gentle soul rest in the Peace of Christ.

Mike & Margaret (Lynn) Loftus Rathfran
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Molly’s relatives.We are sad to hear of her passing. Molly was truly a lovely person.May Molly’s very kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace , Amen.

Jacqueline Tighe
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Mollys relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

Tommy &Attracta Bourke Ballycastle
4 months ago

Sincere condolence to the family, friends and neighbours of Molly,May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Andrea Douglas Nee Garvin
4 months ago

Rest easy dear Molly, you were a joy and wonderful with all our family knowledge. you will be deeply missed.
may your gentle soul rest in peace x

Michael Ring
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Doherty & Garvin families on the death of Molly.
May she rest in peace.

Nuala Gallagher Cortoon and Bohernasup Deepest
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Molly family and friends on her sad passing Molly was a very nice lady may she rest in peace.🙏🙏🙏

Helen Bourke and family
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the relatives of Molly on her passing

Kevin Farrell
4 months ago

Molly, you were a highlight for me when visiting Ireland, and I looked forward to your hospitality and humor. It spoke very well of your character, as well as the character of your town the sheer number of visitors who came to call on you randomly every week when we were visiting. I’ll miss your jokes and conversation, and wish my children had the chance to meet you. Ar dheis Dé thú.

Your cousin Kevin (and Tina, Lucia & Michael)

Martin John Healy and family
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of molly. What a lovely lady and always made time to say hello and chat
. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin and Kathleen Boyle
4 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the family, neighbours, & friends on the sad loss of Molly. She was such a lovely & talented woman, who will be always be remembered. It was a pleasure to have known her “. May Molly’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Eithne Polke
4 months ago

May you rest in peace Molly, thank you for all your kindness and love. You had a pure soul. Your smile was infectious and could light up a room. Thank you for all you did for mum. Thinking of all the wonderful staff that had the honour of caring for you.

Padraic & Mary Maughan
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Molly relatives & friends a lovely lady, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Alice and Michael Fitzmaurice
4 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all Molly’s Family… so sorry to hear of her passing.. She was a lovely lady… May her gentle soul rest in peace

Sean and Mary Gilvarry
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Garvin and Doherty families on the death of Molly.She had an outstanding ability to befriend people. May Molly rest in peace.

Barbara Tighe
4 months ago

We’ll miss you Molly. Always up for a good story, great family historian, and a grand example of what a nice, kind person is.

Teresa Munnelly
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Mollys friends and relations.Have lovely memories of Going to Molly and John house in Ballycastle for holidays.Rip Molly

Kieran & Denise Doherty
4 months ago

An absolutely lovely lady and dear friend to mam. You will be missed by all.
Condolences to Molly’s family. May she rest in peace.

Geraldine and Joe Cummins
4 months ago

Condolences to all Molly’s family.She was a lovely lady.Rest in peace

Dermot and Alicia O Boyle
4 months ago

Our sincere condolences to Molly’s family at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Marian Duffy Killala
4 months ago

I offer my deepest sympathy to all Molly’s relatives and many friends on the passing of Molly. May she rest in peace.

Nicola Loughney (Sonas Moyridge)
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Molly’s relatives and many friends. Molly was a lovely lady. Always had a great smile . She will be truly missed in Sonas Moyridge. May her gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏🕯️

McDonnell Family, Behy
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Molly’s relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

David & Betty Jackson.. Moygownagh..
4 months ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to all of Molly’s relatives, friends & neighbours on the sad loss of your beloved Molly.. A true Lady.. May her kind & gentle soul rest in peace…

Claire and Francie Murphy, Carrowmore Lacken
4 months ago

So sorry to hear of Molly’s passing. She was a lovely lady.
Condolences to all Molly’s family.
May her gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏

Sean & Angela McAndrew.
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Mollys relatives and friends of which there were many on the passing of Molly, a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy & Annie O’Hora Killala
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all of Molly’s relatives, neighbours & friends. A lovely lady that loved a good chat. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Nora Carey Cloontakilla Bangor Erris
4 months ago

Condolence to Mollys family neighbours & ĺife time friends…Such a lovely lady she was ..May she rest in peace now .

Jim & Teresa Breslin
4 months ago

Condolences to Molly’s Cousins and Relatives May She RIP

Bernie Healy Behy
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Mollys relatives & friends. A lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kevin and Maureen Noone.Kilfian
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Molly’s cousins.May she rest in peace.

Josephine Madden
4 months ago

Sincere condolence to extended Family of Dear Molly rip
Molly was a very gentle clever true lady which she will be remembered of by all her many friends Rest in eternal peace in God’s arms dear Molly

Mary Kenny
4 months ago

My sincere sympathy to all of Molly’s relatives and friends. Molly was a lovely lady and it was always a pleasure to meet her. May she rest in peace.

Kathleen lynch belderrig
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of Molly, may she rest in peace

Seamus and Caroline lynch belderrig
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the passing of Molly, may she rest in peace

Vincent & Geraldine Kearney
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Mollys relatives & friends. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Tom & Mary Ruddy & Family
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Molly’s relatives and friends on her passing. May she rest in peace.

Carmel & Tony Kelly
4 months ago

Sympathy to all Molly’s family.
Rest in Peace

Patricia McLaughlin, Kilcummin, Carrowmore, Lacken
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Molly. A very loyal family friend over the years. Rest in peace Molly.

Donal Flannelly
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Mollys
Friends and relations may she rest in peace

Mary, Seamus Lavin and Family
4 months ago

With deepest sympathies to Molly on the hearing of her passing.

We will always remember you, she was always so welcoming to us and all the relatives. You will be sadly missed.

From your Lavin/Farrell cousins in Dublin

Val&Anne ferguson
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Molly’s relatives and friends may Molly rest in peace

Walter and Bridie Lynch
4 months ago

Condolence to all family and friends of Molly may she rest in peace

Derek & Breege Hunt
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Molly’s cousins, relatives and friends on her passing. She was a lovely lady. May Her Kind And Gentle Soul Rest In Peace 🙏

Joan Browne & Family
4 months ago

A kind and gentle lady and friend. Many a chat with myself and my mother Nan Gillespie. May she rest in peace.

Sean Mchale Rosemary Syron
4 months ago

Rest in peace molly . A wonderful generous lady.

Tess Gilmartin & Family
4 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mollys relatives on her passing. She was a lovely lady, god rest her gentle soul.

Breda Doherty
4 months ago

Rest in Peace, Molly. Thanks for your kindness to mam and the big welcome you had for us when visiting!

Ann Mc Hale -Melbourne
4 months ago

So sorry to hear of Molly’s death, a lovely lady & a great friend to all of our family, sending sincere sympathy to all her cousins relatives & neighbours at this sad time. May Molly rest in peace.

Mary Kate Kelly, Driminangle.
4 months ago

My sincere sympathy to all her cousins, the extended Doherty, Garvin and Farrell families on the death of Molly. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Harriet McGarry
4 months ago

Rest in peace Molly.🙏
Thank you for your kindness to Mam & me over the years.❤️

Jack and Marie McLoughlin, Lacken
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the relatives and friends of Molly. May she Rest in Peace.

Pat &Margaret mc Lean
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Garvin and Farrell families on Molly’s passing. A lovely lady ..May her gentle soul rest in peace .

Frankie and Patricia McDonnell
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Molly. May she rest in peace.

Michael and Denise Burke Galway
4 months ago

May she rest in peace! A wonderful gentle person .We have wonderful memories of calling to herself and John over the years . She was an amazing creative and kind woman who will be missed .Our two children Daniel and Enda loved to see her and we were blessed to have known her( and John) over the years.
Ar dheis de go raibh a anam !!!

Frank Farrell
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Garvin & Doherty family on Molly’s passing. May she rest in peace in eternal life.

Tony and Breda Mc Guire Palmerstown
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to aĺl Molly’s friends and relatives on her death, she was an outgoing person and we have memories of herself and her late husband John. Now is your time to rest Molly.

Michael and Eileen McHale, Kilfian
4 months ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Imelda and Sean and the extended Doherty and Gavin Families on the passing of Molly. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat & Chrissie Tighe
4 months ago

It is with great sadness to hear of Molly’s passing.
Sympathy to the Doherty & Garvin families on the death of Molly.
She was such a kind hearted neighbour and such a talented lady!
She will be greatly missed and remembered by all of us who had the great pleasure of knowing her.
Rest easy Molly with your beloved John in eternal peace

Martina Jackson Ballycastle.
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Doherty and Garvin families on the death of Molly. A very talented and friendly lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul Maureen barrett
4 months ago

Rest in peace Molly

Paddy and Una Forde
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Mollys relations and friends.A lovely lady May her soul Rest in Peace

Kathleen Healy. Behy
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Garvin & Doherty families, Molly’s cousins and her many friends and neighbours. Molly was a truly remarkable lady who always exuded, joy, calm, and goodness. Hers was a life well lived. Her storytelling of times gone by in “Along the way ” with the Ballycastle Writers Group was legendary. May Molly’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace reunited with her beloved John and family gone before her into eternal life.

Maura Dempsey and family, Derreens, Killala
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Molly’s family and friends. Molly was such a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Martina Farrell and family
4 months ago

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

Mary and John F.O’Toole , Louisburgh ,
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Molly’s cousins , many friends and neighbours . May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John Paul And Teresa Garvin Ballina
4 months ago

Our Deepest Sympathy To Mollys Cousins And The Extended Doherty And Garvin Family May Her Kind And Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Josephine and Madge (Josephine Salon)
4 months ago

Sending sincere condolences to Mollys cousins and Friends on the passing of lovely Molly She was kind generous lady Always ready for the chat May her soul rest in peace

Fr Michael Reilly
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Doherty and Garvin families on the death of Molly. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Breege & Sean Donoghue
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to Molly’s cousins, friends and neighbours. We have lovely memories of visiting Molly & John in both Carrowcur and Killala. She was so kind and had time to chat to everyone. May she rest in peace.

Margaret Loughney/ Kilfian
4 months ago

So sad to hear of the death of Molly. She was a dear friend to our family in kilfian, and was full of kindness and good nature. May her beautiful soul rest in peace . Deepest condolence to her family, friends and all who mourn her loss.

JJ, Kerri and Alfie Clifford, Ballycastle
4 months ago

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to extended family, relatives and friends on Molly’s passing, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace. A friend to many and always welcomed you warmly, she will be greatly missed.

Marie Garvin
4 months ago

My sincere condolences to you all of Mollys cousins and extended family on the passing of dear Molly . She was a lovely person inside and out . A true lady ❤️. Molly may your gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Martin & Madeline McGuire
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Molly. May she rest in peace.

Kathleen Cawley
4 months ago

My sympathies to all of Molly’s cousins. She was my school friend.
Rest in peace.

Francis and Patricia Walshe
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the the Garvin and Doherty
families also close friends and dear relatives of Molly, she was a really lovely lady and so talented in every way, may her gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

Mary Garvin , Shrataggle .
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Doherty and Garvin Families on the sad passing of Molly, a lovely lady she will be sorely missed by all her family and friends . May her gentle soul Rest In Peace .

Fr Joe Walsh Ballina
4 months ago

To the the relatives of Molly I extend my sympathy on the occasion of her death and remembering her in prayer for the happy repose of her soul. May Molly rest in peace.

Peter Garvin , Shrataggle .
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Molly’s family and friends . May her gentle soul Rest In Peace .

Delia Garvin, Belmullet
4 months ago

Sad to hear of Molly’s passing. She was a very kind and interesting lady, full of enthusiasm. May God rest her gentle soul.

Padraig & Joanne Farrell.
4 months ago

Rest in peace Molly. We all have great childhood memories of visiting Molly and Johnny. She welcomed everyone with such great joy and enthusiasm. Ní bheidh a leithead arís ann.

Sèamus Moran, Castlebar.
4 months ago

Condolences to Molly’s extended family and friends. Molly was such a positive life force. May she in peace.

Anne Rooney. Lacken
4 months ago

My deepest sympathy , may Molly’s gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏

Mary O’Donnell Courthill & London
4 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Molly”s cousins near and far. She went to national school with mum and they had a lifetime of friendship. Molly made skirts and knitted cardigans for us as kids. She was always so kind and friendly. She was a remarkable lady to try something new, even an iPad and Facebook. Rest in Peace Molly 🩷.

Pauline Mahon, Treenagh, Moygownagh
4 months ago

Rest in peace Molly. It was a pleasure working with you during our time in The Ballycastle Writers Group. Your memories will live on in your stories and your published works. 🙏

Catherine (Healy) Doores, Doonadoba and Bill Healy Jr., Clifden
4 months ago

Rest in peace, Molly, the dearest and most loyal friend anyone could ask for. You will be sadly missed by our families for your kindness to us and to Mum and Dad. Condolences to the Garvin and Doherty families. Molly will always remembered by everyone who knew her.

Anne & Chrs Murphy
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Imelda & Sean & all the extended Garvin & Farrell families on the death of Molly.
Molly was a very interesting lady with a wealth of local history & was a brilliant knitter.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Uinsíonn & Treasa Mac Graith
4 months ago

We offer our sincere condolences to the Doherty and Garvin families. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Frank and Loretto Munnelly
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all her family and friends
May her gentle soul rest in peace

Kim and paddy jordan
4 months ago

R.i.p molly you was a lovely lady

Tracy Boland/Attymass
4 months ago

RIP Molly 🙏
It was a pleasure to meet & get to know you via Moy Ridge,
Condolences to all your family 📿

Anthony McGarry
4 months ago

Sorry to hear of Molly’s passing and condolances to all her family and friends. May she enjoy eternal rest. RIP Molly.

Stanley and Rose Duncan ballbrooney killala
4 months ago

Our deepest condolences to the Doherty and Garvin families on the passing of Molly May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏

Noel and Teresa Flannelly
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Mollys cousins relatives and many friends may her gentle soul rest in peace and lovely lady RIP

Kathleen Earley – Ballycastle.
4 months ago

Deepest sympathies to the Doherty and Garvin families. Molly was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Martin & Nuala Cronin
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to close relations & friends of Molly we spent many times visiting John & Molly may her soul rest in peace 🙏

Ailish Munnelly
4 months ago

Rest in Peace Molly. Deepest sympathies to family and friends.

Maura Mc Hale
4 months ago

Sending sincere sympathy to all of Molly’s cousins in Ireland, UK and USA, neighbours and friends. A true lady & friend of our family through the years , rest in peace Molly.

Mary loughney and kevin Healy
4 months ago

Condolances to mollys family may she rip

Pat & Sarah McHale Kilfian
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Molly’s friends and relatives. A true lady and always enquired about all her neighbours in Kilfian. I pray heaven is your bed because you deserve it Rest in peace Molly 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Noone families Killala
4 months ago

Condolences to all the families, rest in peace Molly, 🙏

Margaret michael gallagher
4 months ago

Condolence to the dohèrty and garvin familys restin peace molly lovely lady

John and Caroline Walsh glenedagh Ballycastle
4 months ago

Dempest condolences to the family may she rest in peace

Philip Annette garvin Portacloy
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all molly Family Frinds

John Corless
4 months ago

RIP Mollie. Lovely lady.

Martin Moran Giengad
4 months ago

My sincere sympathies to Molly,s cousins, friends and neighbours at this sad time .May her kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace .

Ellen, Agnes and Martin Mchale Castlebar Road foxford co mayo
4 months ago

You will be sadly missed by Agnes Ellen and Martin Mchale 😭😭💔💔💔RIP Molly Doherty may your gentle soul in the Kingdom of Heaven with are loved ones you will be sadly missed by all Who Knew You your friends neighbors and relatives😭😭💔💔

Veronica & Dominic Martin Trim
4 months ago

May Poor cousin Molly be met at pearly gates by her beloved John, reunited again ❤️❤️. Always a wonderful house to visit since we were small children. End of an era❤️

Maria Doyle and family Ballivor Co Meath
4 months ago

Rest in eternal peace Molly in the arms of the Angels, a great pleasure to have met you, sincere sympthy to all your family ❤️🌹

Robbie and Heather Bourke
4 months ago

We were sorry to hear of the passing of Molly and extend our deepest sympathy to all her friends

Mary Jane and Paddy Doherty Portacloy
4 months ago

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Molly a kind, beautiful lady. Condolences to her relatives and friends. Rest in Peace

Margaret Mchale and girls.
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Cousins relatives and friends of Molly on her passing. She was a lovely friendly lady. May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Kathleen Farrell Dupin
4 months ago

Dearest Molly, you’d never met a stranger, you treated everyone as if they were family, you spread love and joy and generosity to everyone you met. There was never a kinder heart! You will be so missed !

Kevin & Peggy Healy Glenamoy
4 months ago

We offer our heartfelt condolences to all of Molly,s cousins ,friends and neighbours at this sad time a lovely lady .
May Molly rest in heavenly peace.

Michael Burke Jnr , Carrowcur, Ballycastle
4 months ago

Sorry to hear of Mollys passing.A lovely kind gentle woman and neighbour

Marie Tighe
4 months ago

Very fond memories of the many visits to Molly and all
Her beautiful knits. A true lady. May she rest in peace.

Niamh McLoughlin
4 months ago

Rest in Peace Molly. May you be reunited with your beloved husband John, your parents, and your good friends and neighbours Bridie and Tony. Thinking of the wonderful staff in the Moy Ridge Nursing Home who cared for Molly, the McGarry Family and all those who mourn Mollys passing. A lovely lady.

Jacqueline Mchale
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Molly’s family and friends. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who loved her. May her very kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Violet Carey
4 months ago

Rest In Peace Molly 🙏

Mickey and Margaret Killeen and family
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Molly’s relatives, may she rest in peace.

Sr Nancy Clarke
4 months ago

Sending prayers and sympathy to Molly’s cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends. She had a great interest in people and I always enjoyed a visit with her in Moyridge. Go raibh leaba aici i measc na Naomh. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a hanam uasal.

Rosemary Farrell
4 months ago

It’s with sadness that I read of the passing of dear Molly. Molly was a lovely lady and friend. Molly’s cousins and relatives will miss her greatly. May Molly’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Martina and Seamus Sammon
4 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Imelda and all the Farrell cousins .Molly was a lovely kind lady .May she Rest in Peace .

Paddy and Christina Langan, Ashbourne.
4 months ago

Molly was a lovely lady who always saw the good in everyone. She knitted many items over the years and I am the proud owner of a cardigan which is in perfect condition after 45 years. She had a great faith and she deserves a special place in heaven with her beloved John. Rest in peace Molly.

P.J. McGarry
4 months ago

Molly was an amicable, gracious, compassionate person and a woman of great intellect.
It was always a pleasure and a privilege to be in her company.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-Anam dílís.

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