Sheila Kilkelly née Walsh

Sheila-Kilkelly

Castlebar, Co Mayo and formerly of Kilvine, Co. Mayo – on Friday 30th May 2025 peacefully, in her 91st year, surrounded by her adoring family in the compassionate care of the team at Sonas, Knock.

Sheila will be forever loved and deeply missed by her husband of 67 years John, her children Siobhan, Frank, Brigid, Fionnghuala, Maria, Sinead and Ursula, her sons-in law Neil, Seamus and Cathal, her twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, her nieces, nephews and extended family in Ireland, the UK, Dubai and USA, and her very many friends from across her long and wonderfully rich life.

May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Reposing at Coady’s Funeral Home, Linenhall Street, Castlebar, F23 XY63, on Sunday, 1st June from 4.30pm with removal at 6pm to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

Requiem Mass on Monday, 2nd June at 11am.

Sheila will be laid to rest afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery.

House private please.

Family flowers only please.

Donations if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/castlebar or listened to in Castlebar on the Parish Radio Channel 105.3FM

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below.

Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar 087 2364598 / 094 90 21231

Published On: May 30th, 2025

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Anna Marie Henry, St. Mary’s Ballina
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to Fionnghuala and the wider Kilkelly family on the passing of your beloved mother, Sheila. My thoughts and prayers are with you and particularly, with your Dad, John, at this heartbreaking time. May God grant you strength and comfort and may Sheila rest in the eternal peace of Christ.

Synge & Byrne Cafe TurloughPark
9 months ago

We were very sorry to hear today the sad news of Sheila’s Passing . Sending our Sincere Sympathy to John & all Sheila’s Family. What a lovely kind & gentle lady Sheila was may she rest in Peace. X

Jimmy and Eleanor Roche,
9 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Fionnghuala, your Dad and all the family on the sad passing of your Mum Sheila.
From Jim Roche, formerly of Kilvine, Irishtown.

Matt and Breege Flynn, Castlebar
9 months ago

Condolences to John and family on the passing of Shelia. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Denis & Roisin O’Boyle, Claremorris
9 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to John, Fionnghuala and the Kilkelly family on the death of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Brian and Mary O Reilly Ballynew Castlebar
9 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to husband John and family on the very sad passing of Sheila, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Joan and Philip Atkins the Currach.
9 months ago

Our very Sincere Condolence to John Maria , Bridig, and all members of the Kilkelly family on the very sad passing of Sheila.
May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Heverin Family.
9 months ago

We were very sorry to hear the sad news of Sheila’s Passing . Sending our Sincere Sympathy to John & all Sheila’s Family. May she Rest in Peace. From : The Heverin Family. Irish House. Castlebar.

Jane McDonnell
9 months ago

Condolences to John and family on the sad passing of Sheila. She was a courteous lady at the bridge table and was a pleasure to meet May her gentle kind soul rest In eternal peace

Cllr Patsy O’Brien
9 months ago

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Kilkelly and Walsh families on the death of Shelia. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Josephine Curtis
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Kilkelly family.

Mary Chambers. Foxfield, Castlebar
9 months ago

To Brigid your dad and all your family, so sorry to hear of the sad passing of your Mum Shiela. May she rest in eternal peace. God bless you all

Ger and Breda Slattery & family, Brickens
9 months ago

Sincere condolences on your sad loss, may she rest in peace.

Alan, Yvonne, Shania and Alanah McDonagh
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Fionnghuala on the passing of your mum. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Marian Martyn Breaffy
9 months ago

Brigid and family I am sorry for the loss of your lovely mum Sheila. Always liked meeting her at the bridge table.
May she Rest In Peace 🙏

Denis and Geg Gilligan
9 months ago

Our deepest condolences to the Kilkelly and Walsh families on the sad passing of Sheila. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Helena Curran (Bell) Hollymount
9 months ago

Deepest sympathies to John , Fionnghuala and the Kilkelly family on the sad passing of your beloved Sheila..May her gentle soul rest in peace..thinking of you all at this difficult time

Siobhan, Declan Martin & family
9 months ago

Our sincere sympathies to all The Kilkelly family at this sad time.

Noreen Gibbons
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the kilkelly families on the sad passing of Shelia a real lady and so nice to meet at bridge may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne Tobin and family
9 months ago

I m so sorry to hear of the passing of this gentle lady.
I remember her so well bringing us to the Tennis games in Dublin for inter provincial matches.
Such a wonderful experience.
I m so sad for her family
May Sheila rest in peace

Fintan O Connor
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to John, Fionnghuala and the entire Kilkelly family on Sheila’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Brendan and Maura (O’Malley)McNicholas, Rosslee, Castlebar
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the Kilkelly family on the death of Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Margaret and Tim Mullen
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family on Sheila’s death. May she rest in peace.

Nora Keane
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John, Fionnghuala and all the Kilkelly family on the sad passing of Sheila. May she Rest In Peace.

Mary(Fahey) & Tony Tighe,MainStreet
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to you John and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila.A lovely lady and always a pleasure to meet her at bridge.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Christine and Seamus Gordon, Plovervale, Castlebar.
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the family on the death of Sheila. May she rest in peace and May God comfort you all.

Anna Sutherland
9 months ago

Offering sincere condolences to John, Maria, and the entire Kilkelly family at this very sad time. May she Rest in Peace.

Barney & Fiona Kiernan, Castlebar
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and all the Kilkelly family on the passing of Sheila.

Anne Leyland
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all of the family, god rest her soul

Peter Glynn & Bertha Munnelly
9 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to John and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Oonagh Sheridan Castlebar
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Kilkelly family on the death of Sheila.I always enjoyed meeting her in the bridge club,a lovely lady RIP.

Kevin and Mary Egan, Foxfield, Castlebar.
9 months ago

Deepest sympathies to John and all the Kilkelly family on the sad passing of Shiela. May she rest in eternal peace.

Mark & Katie Cadden
9 months ago

Our sincere condolences to John and all the Kilkelly and Walsh family on the passing of Sheila. She was a true lady, a wonderful and admired couple. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mark & Katie Cadden

Gaye and Fintan Murphy.
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and all the Kilkeiiy and Walsh family on the passing of Sheila. Sheila will be fondly remembered by all who met her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May Sheila’s gentle soul rest in peace. Gaye and Fintan Murphy

Brid Earls & family
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and family on the sad passing of Sheila. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Jim & Cathy O’Neill Partry
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the killkelly family.
May she rest in peace.

Mary,Billy,Norah,&Bernard Heneghan London.
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to John and all the Kilkelly and Walsh family’s on the passing of Sheila may she rest in peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

HelenODonnell
9 months ago

With sincere sympathy to John and all the family on the passing of Sheila.such a kind and gentle lady .
I have had the pleasure of knowing her for many years.
May she rest in eternal peace and happiness .
Helen

Christina Lynch
9 months ago

Deepest sympathies to the Kilkelly family on the loss of your lovely wife & mother. She was one very kind lady. May she rest in peace.

Patrick & Anna Heneghan (Kilvine) a.nd Bowden Cheshire
9 months ago

Deepest sympathies to John the extended members of the Kilkelly and Walsh familes on the passing of Sheila may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael & Carmel Sheridan Castlebar
9 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to John and Family on passing of Sheila RIP 🙏

Olivia Mc Greal Mannion and family Breaffy
9 months ago

To John and your family sincere condolences to you all. She was such a lovely lady always and will be sadly missed by all may she rest in peace.

St. Mary’s Secondary School, Ballina
9 months ago

On behalf of the school community at St. Mary’s Secondary School, we extend our deepest sympathies to Fionnghuala and to all the Kilkelly family on the sad passing of their beloved mother and grandmother, Sheila. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Marie Rance
9 months ago

I offer my sincere sympathy to you John and to your family on the death of Sheila whom I got to know through her involvement with Castlebar Social Services. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Paul Waldron Claremorris
9 months ago

Heartfelt sympathy to the Kilkelly family on the sad passing of Sheila. May she rest in Heavenly peace.

Kevin/Margaret Heraty. Curragh.
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila. May the light of heaven bless her always and may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Damien and Noreen O Reilly Turlough
9 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to Fionnghuala and all the Kilkelly family on the sad passing of Shelia. May she rest in peace.

Frances Price
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Kilkelly family on the death of Sheila, I met Her playing Bridge, a lovely lady,Rest in Peace Sheila

Pauline and John Moran and family Westport
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Kilkelly family and extended family and friends May Sheila rest in peace

Mary Walshe Ballyhaunis
9 months ago

My sincere sympathy to all the Kilkelly family on the sad passing of Sheila, such a lovely lady, always so pleasant, I had the pleasure of meeting her through bridge. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Sheila’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Brid noonan kilvine irishtown
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy Sheila was a past pupil of my mother’s in kilvine school

Peter & Kay McGrath Islandeady.
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and family on the sad passing of Sheila, also to the extended Kilkelly and Walsh families, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

John Kilroy and Noreen Hoban
9 months ago

Sincere Condolences to John and family and extended family on the passing of Sheila.
May Sheila Rest in Peace.

Máire Treasa & Clann
9 months ago

Comhbhrón ó chroí le John & family because of your sad loss of Sheila.
Beannacht Dé le anam uasal Sheila. Dia agus Muire libh.

Padraic & Mary Lyons
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John & family & extended family on the passing of Sheila. R.I.P.

Anne Jordan
9 months ago

Condolences to John and all the Kilkelly family on the passing of Sheila…May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Antoinette Hanrahan. Newport
9 months ago

Heartfelt Condolences to Fionnghuala and all The Family on the death of your beloved mother. May she rest in heavenly peace.

Tom & Gerardine McNally
9 months ago

Since sympathy to John and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Noel and Mary Noonan Pontoon Rd Castlebar
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the passing of Sheila. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Tony & Monica Conway
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and the extended Family on the passing of Sheila. May she Rest in Peace.

Niall + Mary Kilroy
9 months ago

Sympathies to John ,Fionnghuala and all the family on the sad death of Sheila. We knew her from the bridge club in Castlebar and the Rotary club. She was a lovely, gentle person . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Peter &Maureen Flynn King’s hill Westport
9 months ago

Our sincerest sympathy to John and extended family on the loss of Sheila
Sheila was a lovely lady.I enjoyed many games of bridge in her company in Csstlebar.may she rest in peace.

Attracta and Joe Castlebar
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and all the Kilkelly family on the loss of Sheila .
Sheila was a lovely and kind lady and a wonderful neighbour. May she rest in peace.

Walter Donoghue
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the passing of Sheila may she rest in peace.

Mary Cadden
9 months ago

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to John and the Kilkelly Family on the passing of your beloved Shiela. A true Lady may her beautiful soul rest in eternal peace.

Noeline Cummins, Ballina.
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Kilkelly Family on the death of Sheila. Condolences also to her fellow Soroptimists in Castlebar. I have very fond memories of Sheila’s involvement in soroptimism over the years and her deep belief in and loyalty to the ideals of soroptimism. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Castlebar Bridge Club
9 months ago

Sincerest sympathy to John and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila, she was a treasured member of our Bridge Club for many years and was greatly missed, always a lady, courteous and friendly in everything, a wonderful person…may her gentle soul Rest in Peace

John & Yvonne Kilcullen
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the sad loss
of Sheila she was a lovely lady, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Anna Mc Gough
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and the extended Kilkelly family on the sad passing of Sheila a devotated wife and mother. Rest in peace Sheila .

Ronnie and Mary Lawlor,Castlebar.
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to John and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila.May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kevin and Kathleen Guthrie Castlebar.
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family and all extended members of the Kilkelly and Walsh families on the sad passing of Sheila may her gentle soul rest in heavenly peace amen. 🙏

Pat and Assumpta Bree
9 months ago

Deepest sympathies to all the Kilkelly family.

Joe and Anne Mc Govern. Newport
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Fionnghuala. and all the Kilkelly Family on the death of your mum. May Sheila rest in peace

Bryan and Nora O’Leary Breaffy Road
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila a lovely lady the light of heaven to her may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Padraig and Patsy Connor
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the family on the sad loss
of Sheila she was a lovely lady, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kathleen and Ronan Pepper
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the passing of Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Pat & Anna Fadden
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to John and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May Sheila’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Suzanne Cousins
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the whole family on behalf of the congregation of Christ Church Castlebar.

Peter and Jennings Carrowbrinogue Castlebar
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Kilkelly Family and especially Frank whom I worked with many years ago on the sad passing
of their Mother.She was a special lady always so pleasent,May Her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sheila Healy
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the passing of Sheila may she rest in peace, a lovely kind lady.

Michael & Helen MacHale, Hollybrook House, Castlebar.
9 months ago

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Ger and Carmel Minogue.
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Kilkelly Family on the passing of Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen Geraghty. Castlebar
9 months ago

Sincere sympsthy to you John and all your family on the passing of Sheila. She was a special lady. So plesent always. Rest now in peace Sheila

Margaret and John Naughton
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Kilkelly family and extended families on the passing of Sheila. May she Rest In Peace.

Marion McHugh Rowland. Barna Village/Galway.(Cappagh.Pontoon rd)
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John & all the immediate & extended family on the passing of Sheila. Lord grant rest to her soul & may he comfort all who mourn her . May fond memories sustain you & the love of each other .(Marion & family)

Michael and Regina Murphy
9 months ago

Sincerest Condolences to Kilkelly and extended Family in your sad bereavement .A refined and gentle lady Rest in Eternal Peace 🙏

Austin & Teresa Quinn Castlebar
9 months ago

Condolences to John and all the family on the death of Shelia may she rest in peace..

Garry and Kathleen Trickett
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to you John and all your family at this very sad time.

Kitty and ann marie whyte
9 months ago

A true lady, so gentle and kind.
We will really miss seeing you coming in for the chats we enjoyed so much over the years. She loved telling us about her lovely Grandchildren and Great grand children.
Our sincere condolences to John, Siobhan, Frank, Brigid, Fionnghuala, Maria, Sinead, Ursula,Neill, Sèamus, and all your extended family.
May our Lovely Sheila RIP 🙏
Truly will be missed.

Pat & Sandra Deasy Rathbawn
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Kilkelly family and extended families on the sad passing of Sheila,may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Gerry Lane
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to John and all the family.
May Sheila rest in peace

Neesa Patten
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Kilkelly family on the death of Sheila a true lady I was lucky to meet playing bridge. Sheila was always very positive and I find hard to believe she was 91 as she always positive and looked and acted much younger.
Rest in peace Sheila

Aiden Marren
9 months ago

Condolences to you John and all the Family on the passing of Sheila, Rest in Peace

Jill Durcan.Westport
9 months ago

Sincerest condolences to John and family on the death of Sheila.
May she RIP

Jennifer. Lavelle. Breaffy
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and all the. Kilkenny families on the sad passing passing of Sheila may her gently soul. Rest in peace……

Pat and Marian Halligan
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the Kilkelly family on the sad passing of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Sally Dunleavy.
9 months ago

It is with great sadness that I learn of the death of Sheila. My deepest sympathy to John and her family. I have known Sheila for over 60 years. She was President of Castlebar Irish Countrywomen’s Association ,as a competent ,caring and friendly Lady. It was something special to have known you. Rest in Peace Sheila you will be missed.

Bernard Joyce, Ballyvary
9 months ago

So sorry to hear this news. to her beloved John and all the family, I offer my sincere condolences.

Ray and Helen Norton
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Kilkelly family on the death of Sheila. We have lovely memories of her. May she rest in peace.

Joe Redmond, Castlebar Celtic
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and all the Kilkelly family on the passing of Sheila. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most sad time. May Sheila’s soul now rest in eternal peace.

Brigin Walsh. Westport
9 months ago

Sincerest sympathy to John and family on the death of Shelia. It was always a pleasure to meet her at bridge competitions. Rip

Robert and Kathleen Stewart
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and family on the sad passing of beloved Sheila . May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Maureen mcDonnell
9 months ago

I’m so sad to have to say goodbye to my wonderful neighbour Sheila
Condolences to John and a
lthe family , she will be missed so much. R.I.P Sheila

Liam and Patricia Cannon
9 months ago

Sincere condolences to the Kilkelly family on the passing of Sheila. May she rest in peace.

Marion (Mc Greal) Prendergast Clogher
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy John & all the Kilkelly families on the passing of Sheila . A lovely lady whom I’ve known for years in the pharmacies .
May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Frank n Bernie Moran Jordan, Ballynew, Castlebar.
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and all the family on the death of dear Sheila a wonderful lady may her gentle soul rest in peace, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.🙏🕯️

Christy & Ena Fitzgerald Castlebar
9 months ago

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the death of Sheila may she rest in peace

Noel and Mary Moran
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and family on the passing of Sheila. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Johnny Mee and family
9 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to John and family on the death of Sheila.

Michael and Nora Hoban, Castlebar
9 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John and all the family on the death of your beautiful wife and mother.
Sheila was a beautiful serene lady always willing to help. A great member of Castlebar Soroptimist Club for many years and did so much for charity. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

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