Sr. Margaret McCann

Sr Margaret

Convents of Mercy, Collooney, Co. Sligo and Swinford, Co. Mayo and formerly of Derryronane, Swinford – peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Sonas Nursing Home, Knock, on the 23rd November 2025.

Reunited in her heavenly home with her parents, Bill and Ann, brother and sisters, nieces and nephew.

Deeply regretted by her sisters Helen and Sr.Pius, her nephews John, Paul, Jeffrey and Michael, her nieces, Margaret, Phil, Annemarie and Katie, Sisters of Mercy Stella Maria and Western Branch.

Rest in Peace Sr. Margaret

Sr. Margaret will be reposing at the Boland’s Funeral Home, Swinford, (F12 K122) on Tuesday, November 25th from 4pm with removal to Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Swinford arriving at 6.30 pm.

Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 26th followed by burial in Swinford Convent cemetery.

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

Sr. Margaret’s Funeral Mass will be streamed live at website: https://www.churchservices.tv/swinford.

Published On: November 24th, 2025

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Patrick regan culduff callow foxford
1 week ago

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all of the McConnell family on the sad passing of sister Margaret, may she rest in peace.

Eugene Kenny,Kilbride
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Sr.Margaret’s family and the Sisters of Mercy on her death. Solas na bhFlaitheas go raibh aici.

Warde Family. Derryronane
1 week ago

Sincere condolences to all the Mcann Family on the sad passing of Sr. Margaret. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace. Ar dheis De go raibh a h-ainm Amen.

Kathleen-Earley Walsh,Milltown ,Co.Galway.
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy to the McCann family on Sr. Margaret’s passing.A true gracious,caring and loyal person.Leaba I measc na Naomh go raibh aici.

Gearóidín Ní Ghrúinéil
1 week ago

Comhbhrón ó chroí on the sad passing of Sr. Margaret. Duine álainn cairdiúil agus cumasach. We valued her support as Chairperson of the Board of Management, St. Angela’s, Castlebar. Síocháin síoraí dá hanam uasal.

Brian Crowley
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Sr Margaret. I have lovely memories of our meetings in Knock House Hotel over many years, always smiling, always so chatty & friendly.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Margaret Mcloughlin
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy To The McCann Family on The recent Death of Sister Margaret I Remember Her visiting when She was in Derryronane.May She Rest in Peace

Tom & Eileen Kennedy, Swinford.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Sr. Margaret’s family and the Sisters of Mercy. May Sr. Margaret Rest in Eternal Peace.

Tony and Mary Durkan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the mccann family on the passing of sr Margaret may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen McLoughlin,leeds formerly Derryronane.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McCann family on the recent death of Str.Margaret. Remember her and her Sister visiting my late parents Pat+Eileen. R.I.P. Str Mgt.

MAry and Michael TUnney derryronaneD
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Mc Cann family on the death of St Margaret lovely lady always had good time for Derryronane may she rest in peace 🙏

Aine ,McEVOY King
2 weeks ago

Slan abhaile my life long friend.
Rest easy your work is done.
Forever in my memory.

Marian Moran née Porter
2 weeks ago

Sympathys to Mac Cann familys on your sad loss remembering St Margaret going to visit my uncle Jimmy Lavin a very nice lady RIP. Ballina Ballymote

Margaret Kneafsey ( Berkshire, UK )
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences & sympathy to all of the McCann family members, may Sr Margaret rest in eternal peace.
I remember her visits to my late parents home in Cashel & Swinford over the years.
Margaret ( Kneafsey ) & David.

Pat and William O’Connor Swinford
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the McCann family and the sisters of Mercy on the passing of Sr. Margaret RIP

John Healy Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Warm memories of serving with Sr. Margaret on school management boards. A kind ,caring and dedicated lady always with the best interests of others at heart. RIP

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