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Nora Foy (Née) Dempsey

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Belass, Foxford – in the gentle care of the staff at Sonas Riverview Nursing Home, Ballina – peacefully.

Nora was predeceased by her husband Gerry her parents Michael and Mary, sister Mary, brothers Tommy and John.

Nora will be dearly and lovingly missed by her nieces and nephews, her neighbours and many friends.

Rest in Peace Nora.

Nora will lie in repose at her residence at Belass, Foxford, F26 YY79 on Friday evening from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock.

Funeral will arrive to St. Michaels Church Foxford on Saturday for Funeral Mass at 11 o’clock with the funeral proceeding to Craggagh Cemetery

Funeral Mass may be viewed at www.churchtv.ie/foxford

Published On: September 24th, 2025

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Oliver Connor (ex Stonepark)
9 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Nora’s family. Nora was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Frances Gilmore
9 months ago

My sincere sympathy to the Thornton Foy and Dempsey families on the sad loss of Nora ..May she Rest in eternal peace and may all who mourn her find comfort in our prayers .

Sharon Murphy
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to all Nora’s family. May she rest in peace 🕊️

Mary O’Hora(Hallinan)
9 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Thornton families ,and to the extended families on the death of Nora .She was a lady.May she rest in peace.

Larry and Bridget Murray
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Dempsey Thornton and Foy families ,her nephews and nieces relatives and friends ,always a lovely and pleasant Lady, May her gentle soul receive the light of heaven

Geraldine & Paddy Lynch (Née Coleman)
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to Nora’s family. May she rest in peace.

Michael & Mary Dockery, Pontoon
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Foy, Thornton and Dempsey families on the sad passing of Nora may she rest in eternal peace.

John &Kathleen Killeen
9 months ago

Condolence to all Noras family May Nora Rest in Peace.

Paula McHale
9 months ago

Our beloved Nora, always remembered, always cherished. Rest in heavenly peace and reunited with your loved ones ❤️ We love you.

Fr Michael Reilly
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Dempsey, Foy and Thornton families on the death of Nora. So sorry I will be unable to attend her funeral. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Elizabeth (Liz) Reape
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Thornton, Foy, and Dempsey family on the passing of Nora. She was a lovely pleasant Lady. May her gentle soul Rest in eternal Peace🙏

Sheila Moloney formerly Foxford daughter of the late Mai nee Howley
9 months ago

Condolences to Dolores & all Noras nieces and nephews following her passing.Nora was a lovely lady.May she rest in peace with her loved ones.

John Marie Quinn Glanduff
9 months ago

Condolences to Carmel Thornton foy Dempsey family’s on the death of year aunt Nora a lovely lady rest in peace Nora

Patrick Fox
9 months ago

Sympathy to the Dempsey Foy and Thornton family. To her neices the nephews extended families close neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace

Vincent and Teresa Ginty
9 months ago

Despest condolences to the Thornton, Foy and Dempsey Families on the sad passing of Nora, may she rest in peace .

Margaret & Jean Ryder
9 months ago

Deepest condolences may she rest in peace.

Jennifer and Michael Roughneen
9 months ago

Deepest condolences to all of Nora’s family and friends
May she rest in peace 🙏

Brendan Carol Duyen Kelly
9 months ago

May Nora rest in peace. So sad.

Obrien ballinahagish
9 months ago

So sorry for your loss

Margaret & Paddy Burke Straide
9 months ago

Our deepest sympathy we extend to Nora’s extended family and many friends, such beautiful lady.
May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace..

Tommie and Ann Coleman
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s family.
May she rest in peace.

Margaret Carney (Conlon)
9 months ago

My deepest condolences to the Thornton,Foy & Dempsey Families on the sad passing of Nora she was a lovely lady I work with her may Nora soul rest in peace 🙏

Trish McGough Castlebar
9 months ago

My deepest sympathies to Noras family on her passing. She was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul R.I.P.

Michael and Patricia Gaughan
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Nora. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Edel & Michael Wyer
9 months ago

Love warmth and strength to all Nora’s nieces and nephews who cared for her like their own mother. We have so many fond memories filled with live and laughter. Nora was such a beautiful lady a huge character with great wit. She will be missed so much. Condolences to the Foy Thornto and Dempsey families. Rest peacefully Nora love you so much. All our Love Always and Forever xx

Eamon and Peggy Mangan
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Nora’s nieces and nephews on her passing. Nora was a lovely neighbour, always greeted us with a smile, and she loved her church. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Paddy & Patricia Connor, Stonepark
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Foy and Dempsey families on the passing of Nora. May Nora rest in peace.

Eileen Brogan and family, Bangor-Erris
9 months ago

Our sincere condolences to all of Nora’s family. Remembering her as a lovely gentle lady, may her soul rest in eternal peace.

Raymond & Helen Dempsey & Family
9 months ago

Deepest sympathies to Nora’s nieces, nephews, extended Thornton / Dempsey & Foy families on the passing of Nora. May she rest in peace in her heavenly home

Eamon and Peggy Mangan
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Nora’s nieces and nephews on her passing. Nora was a very friendly neighbour always chatty and smiling May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace..

Alice Coleman &family
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Foy Thornton and Dempsey families on the passing of Nora , she was such a lovely lady , loved her mass and reciting the rosary, sleep in heavenly peace Nora

Martin & Sharon (Ward) O’Byrne
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Nora’s nieces, nephews & extended family. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Willie and Michelle Walsh
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Foy, Thornton and Dempsey families following the passing of Nora, may she rest in peace

Joan Armstrong Ballina Road Foxford
9 months ago

My deepest sympathy to her nieces & nephews on the very sad passing of Nora, also to her relations, friends & neighbours. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Noel Earley Mary McDermott
9 months ago

CONDOLENCES TO NORA S FAMILY
REST IN PEACE NORA A LOVELY PERSON

Marion Ryder
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all Nora,s nephews and Nieces and extended family on her passing. She was a lovely lady, may she now rest in peace.

Clive & Anna Lavelle
9 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Nora. May she rest in peace.

Padraic & Patricia Conwell & Family Belass
9 months ago

Our condolences to all the Thornton & Foy families on the passing of Nora a lovely lady .May her soul rest in peace.

Langan family Ballina Road. Foxford
9 months ago

Our deepest Sympathy to the Foy /Dempsey and Thornton families on the passing of Nora. A lovely kind lady who always had a smile and chat for all who had the pleasure to meet her. Rest in peace Nora with your husband Gerry and all who have gone before

Tom and Ann Macken
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Thornton, Foy and Dempsey Families on the sad passing of Nora, such a kind good hearted lady, always a pleasure to talk to. May Nora’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace dear cousin.

Paul Lawless TD
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Foy and Dempsey families on the passing of Nora. May Nora rest in peace.

Mary carabine
9 months ago

My deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Nora. May her gentle soul rest in peace ❤️🙏

John & noreen ward
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Nora’s nieces & nephews on the sad passing of Nora. May she rest in peace.

Tommy and Betty Walsh Ballymacredmond
9 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Dempsey, Foy & Thornton families on the sad passing of Nora she was a lovely friendly lady, may Nora’s gentle soul rest in peace.

John & Liz Gaffney & family, Belass & Turlough
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Nora’s nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours & friends at this sad time. She always had a friendly hello, may she rest in heavenly peace with her husband Gerry and all her loved ones gone before her.

Sean & Mary Gaffney, Belass
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Thornton, Foy & Dempsey famillies and extended family, neighbours & friends on the sad passing of Nora. She was a lovely neighbour and we will miss our chats. May she rest in peace, reunited with Gerry & all her loved ones.

Patricia Roche
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the extended family of Nora .May she rest in peace 🙏

John McGloin Swinford
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Carmel and all the Thornton families on the death of Nora may she rest in peace

Neil & Mary Dempsey
9 months ago

Our condolences to the Dempsey, Thornton and Foy families, neighbours and friends on the passing of Nora. May she rest in peace.

Bridie & George Armstrong
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Nora’s nieces nephews and extended family. May her soul rest in peace.

Mary Murray & family belgarrow foxford.
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Foy ,Dempsey & Thornton families on the sad passing of Nora may she rest in peace. Nora was a lovely lady to chat to .our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. 🙏

Padraic Eileen and the Doherty family straide
9 months ago

Sencere sympathy to the Foy Dempsey and Thornton family on the passing of Nora
May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Eddie & Mary Coleman
9 months ago

Deepest condolences to the Thornton,Foy & Dempsey Families & Friends on Noras passing….. together again with her Beloved Gerry & all who have gone before her
She was a lovely Lady.
You are all in our thoughts & Prayers 🙏 at this very sad time.

Elizabeth and Joseph clarke and family
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Dempsey thornton families all her relations including the Foy family on the death of Nora
she was a lovely kind lady and religious person
may she rest in peace

Kathleen Nyland (Clarke,Shraheen )
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the extended family of Nora .May she rest in peace .

Margaret Kelly, Belass
9 months ago

Very sorry to hear of Noras death, may she Rest in Peace. Condolences to her family and friends.

Margaret Reddington
9 months ago

My deepest sympathy to Nora’s nieces and nephews on her death. I got to know Nora first in Ballina hospital and then visited her weekly with the Holy Eucharist in Riverview, which she loved to receive with great reverence. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace amen.

Bridie & John Howley
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Carmel & All Nora’s Nieces & nephews & extended Foy, Dempsey family on the sad passing of Nora.
She was a lovely friendly lady. Always had time for a chat. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace. 🙏

Tony and Ann devaney stonepark
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the foy Dempsey and Thornton families on the death of nora a great neighbour and friend may she rest in peace

Michael Ring
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Foy family on the death of Nora.
May she rest in peace.

Kathleen Walsh & family Stonehall
9 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Thornton family on the sad passing of Nora. May she rest in peace.

Fr. Gerry Davey
9 months ago

So saddened to read of the death of Nora….God rest and reward her….what a lovely gentle lady!…Nora always had a smile and loved a chat. Her beloved husband Gerry was just the same….fondest memories of them when I was Curate in Foxford. Now they are happily reunited with each other again and with deceased loved ones. May you all find comfort in your memories…

Teresa Kelly and family,
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Thornton family on the passing of Nora , a lovely lady, Always a pleasure to meet her. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Bernie Gallagher
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to Nora’s niece Carmel and all her extended family. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.

Clarke Family Shraheen
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton and Foy families on the sad passing of Nora. May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Martina Spellman Doherty
9 months ago

My deepest sympathy to all Nora relations may her kind and gentle soul rest in peace

Staff and Board of Management, Rehins N.S.
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you Bernie and family on the passing of your dear Aunt. May she Rest in Peace.

Fiona Bourke & Oisin Ginty
9 months ago

Bernie,
Sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your dear Aunt.
Thinking of you.
May she Rest in Peace.

Michael Clarke & Anne. Shraheen, Foxford.
9 months ago

Condolences to the Dempsey/Foy & Thornton families on the passing of Nora. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

John & Annette Wilson (Ward)
9 months ago

Deepest sympathies to the Thornton and Foy families on the passing of Nora. May she rest in peace.

Kathleen and David Lumb Turlough
9 months ago

Rest in peace cousin Nora, you can’t imagine how much we’ll miss you.
We enjoyed your songs and many chats, Carmel we send you and all the Thornton family our heartfelt condolences. May Nora’s gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Maureen Clarke
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to The Foy. Dempsey and Thornton Families. So sad to hear this. Rest in Peace Nora in your Heavenly Home above.

Sr Nancy Clarke
9 months ago

I’m shocked to see Nora’s name and picture in the death notices. Sympathy to her nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. What a beautiful, caring lady to everyone in Riverview Nursing Home. I loved to hear her sing her little song “Hello to Foxford”! May she rest in eternal peace with her husband Gerry and all the members of the Dempsey and Foy families who have gone to heaven before her.

Lorcan & Betty ( Coleman) Cribbin
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Carmel, extended Thornton, Foy, Dempsey families on the passing of Nora. A lovely gentle lady. May she Rest in Peace.

Fr john judge killasser swinford
9 months ago

My deepest sympathy to all the relations of nora may her gentle soul rest in peace.nora was a good living person always faithful to the practice of her faith always a pleasure to meet rest in peace.

Mae & John Bownes
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Thornton & Foy families on the sad passing of Nora. She was a lovely lady. May Nora rest in peace with all gone before her.

Thecla and Pat Bourke
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to All Nora’s nieces and nephew and all extended family. May Nora gentle soul rest in peace. She was a lovely lady.

Fr Christopher Ginnelly, Ballycroy
9 months ago

Foy, Dempsey families, please accept my sincere condolences on the death of Nora. A beautiful lady and so very faithful to the church in Foxford, both herself and Gerry. There were a very devoted couple. Now they are together again in God’s house. May her soul rest with the Angels. Blessings c

Aiden and Ann McDonnell Foxford
9 months ago

Sincerest sympathy to Carmel ,her nieces , nephews and all the extended families on Nora’s passing.
A beautiful lady inside and out.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Anna May and Seamus Burke, Belass.
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to Noras nieces and nephews on her sad death. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Obrien ballinahagish
9 months ago

So sorry for your loss

Mary Molloy Foxford.
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Carmel and all the extended families on Nora’s passing.
A friendship that has lasted a lifetime will be forever missed.
Rest in heavenly peace Nora.

Ayesha Kilbane (HCA Riverview Nursing Home)
9 months ago

My Sincere Condolences to the Foy and Dempsey families on the passing of Nora my thoughts and prayers are with you all my she rest in peace.

Ayesha Kilbane (HCA Riverview Nursing Home)
9 months ago

My Sincere Condolences to the Foy and Dempsey families on the sad passing of Nora my thoughts and prayers are with you all my she Rest in Peace.

Thornton Family Station Road Foxford
9 months ago

Our heartfelt condolences to all the Dempsey,Foy and Thornton Families on the death of Nora. May she rest in the Light and peace of Heaven and may God comfort you all who mourn her great loss. We will remember you all in our prayers.

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