Rita Keane (née Mitchell)

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Toberroe, Glinsk, Co. Galway – peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Francis’ Nursing Home, Kilkerrin, in her 100th year, with her family by her side – on the 14th March 2025.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, son-in-law, John McDermott, sisters Annie Smyth and Mae Mahon, brothers John and Paddy.

Sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Mary McDermott, Margaret Cassidy and Bernadette, sons PJ (USA), Michael, Martin, Eamon, Joe and Kevin, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and many friends.

MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

Rita will repose in Flanagan’s Funeral Home, Ballymoe on Sunday 16th March from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock with removal afterwards to St. Michael’s Church, Glinsk.

Mass of the Resurrection on Monday, 17th March at 1.30pm followed by burial afterwards in Ballinakill cemetery.

Rita’s Funeral mass will be livestreamed on the Dowd’s Undertakers Facebook page.

If you wish to leave a message for the family you can do so in the condolence section below.

Published On: March 15th, 2025

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Declan & Carol Naughton
1 month ago

Sincere condolences Eamon and the Keane families on the death of your Mum. May she rest in Peace.

Robbie Sarah Flynn Castlerea and the Mc Donnell families
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Keane families and Mitchell families. May Ritas gentle soul rest in peace

Johnny&Patsy Flynn
1 month ago

Sincere sympathies to all the Keane family on this sad occasion.

Chris & Martina Carroll, Claregalway.
1 month ago

Our deepest sympathy Margaret & all the family on the passing of your dear mother Rita. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Christina McDermott (Donlon)
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Keane family on the death of Rita Rip 🙏

John & Lynette Regan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all family. May she rest in peace. 🙏

Frank Mulvihill & Family
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Keane family on the passing of your mum Rita, may her soul rest in peace.

Claire Murtagh
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Michael and Marie and all the Keane family. May your Mother rest in peace. Thinking of you at this sad time.

The Ward Brothers Keelogues
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Keane family on the sad passing of your mother Rita may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Geraldine Gavin
1 month ago

Sorry for your loss Eamonn and Sinead and all the family. Sending love ❤️

Nuala & Kevin O’Toole, Monivea
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Kevin & Doreen and the Keane family on the loss of your Mother, Rita. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Theresa Coogan
1 month ago

So sad to hear of Rita’s passing, I have so many fond memories of all of our wonderful meetings after mass and good laughs while our late husbands enjoyed a drink in Dowd’s. I will light a candle in her memory. Sincere sympathy to all the Keane family at this sad time. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.

Tommy and Mary Tarpey
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Joe and all the Keane family on the sad passing of Rita. May she rest in peace.

Mgt Maher nee Quinn & Family Galway/Glinsk
1 month ago

Our condolences to the Keane Family on the death of Rita rip. A lovely person. God grant her soul eternal peace.

Angela Molloy and Family
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Keane Family on the death of their mother Rita. Always a lovely woman. RIP. Rita

Peter & Anne Butler & Family
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Eamon, Sinead and all the Keane family on your mum’s passing, may she rest in peace

Cllr Michael & Bridie Connolly Moylough
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Keane and Mitchell family’s on the death of Rita RIP.

Liam McElgunn
1 month ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Micheal.May she rest in peace.

Amy Mc Dermott
1 month ago

Condolences to the Keane family on the sad passing of dear Rita . Rite had a heart of gold and l will miss her beautiful smile it was a prevelige of knowing and caring for her while in kilkerrin nursing home

Rest In Peace
Amy Mc Dermott Kilkerrin, Ballinasloe Co. Galway

Gerry and Maureen Cummins
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to the keane family on the passing of Rita, RIP

P.J., Angela and Cathal O’Boyle.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to the Keane family on the sad passing of Rita.
May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Margie & Christy Fahy, Lydacan Claregalway.
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret, the Cassidy and Keane families on the sad passing of Rita. May she Rest in Peace.

Hugh Egan
1 month ago

My sincere sympathy to Eamonn and the extended Keane family on the passing of your mum Rita. May she rest in peace.

Liam & Sharon, An Bolg Buí Ballina
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Eamon, Sinead, Cathal, Ailbhe, Fergal, Clodagh & all the Keane family on the passing of Rita. May she rest in peace.

Maureen and Pat Durkan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to Eamon, Sinead and all the Keane family on the sad passing of your Mum may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Jimmy and Maura O’Toole
1 month ago

Our Deepest sympathy to the extended Keane family at this very sad time as we say Goodbye to our lovely neighbour Rita, May Rita’s kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Grace King Galway
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret and family on the passing of your mother.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Cunningham Family, Ardagh, Glinsk.
1 month ago

Condolences to all the Keane family and the extended families on the passing of Rita. May she rest in peace.

Noreen Fleming
1 month ago

Rip Rita was such a lovely lady condolence to Rita’s family and friends was a pleasure to have looked after her rip 🙏

Betty Hanley Lisnaria Roscommon
1 month ago

My sincere sympathy to Michael Marie Siobhan Louise and Mary McDermott on the sad passing of Rita and to the extended Keane and Mitchell families may she rest in peace

Paddy &margaret Gillooly
1 month ago

Condolence to the keane family on the passing of ther dear mother. R.I.P. RITA.

Avril Leary (Gilmartin)
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Eamon and Sinead & family and to all the Keane family. May she rest in peace

Ashling and Tomas Munnelly
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Eamon, Sinead, Cathal, Ailbhe, Fergal and Clodagh and to the Keane family on the sad passing of your beloved mum and grandmother. May she rest in peace

Angela Gilmartin
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to Eamon Sinead and the Keane family on th passing of
your mother Rita. May she rest in peace.

Knockmore GAA Club
1 month ago

Condolences to the Keane family on the passing of Rita. May she Rest in Peace.

Vinnie & Lorraine Kelly
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to Eamon and family on the passing of your dear Mother may she rest in peace 🙏

Denise @Archie McMahon Mayo
1 month ago

Condolences to all families on the passing of Rita may she Rest in Peace
McMahons
Rehins

Dermot and Alicia O Boyle
1 month ago

Our deepest condolences to the Keane family, may she rest in peace.

Tom and Kathleen Burke Keelogues
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to the Keane family on the passing of Rite. May she Rest in Peace.

Gabriel & Colette Bourke
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Eamonn, Sinead and the Keane family on th passing of
your mother Rita. May she rest in peace.

Eamon Kirrane.
1 month ago

Very sorry to hear of Rita’s passing.May she Rest in Peace.

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