Sylvia Smith

Smith, Sylvia

Thornhill, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo.

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sylvia Smith of Thornhill, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, who left us far too soon after a courageous battle with illness.

 

Sylvia will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends across Ireland, the UK and New Zealand, who cherished her kindness, warmth and love for all living creatures.

 

In keeping with Sylvia’s wishes for a private and intimate farewell, a small service is being held for close family members and her closest friends.

 

In lieu of flowers, Sylvia requested that any donations be made to her local animal rescue organization in her name, reflecting her lifelong passion for helping any of Gods creatures that needed a little help when they were struggling.

 

Please send donations to:

Furry Friends Animal Rescue & Sanctuary (Reg Charity No 20204741)

Glenmullynaha West, Glann West, Co’ Mayo,

Tel: 089 418 2121, Email; ffrescuesanctuary@yahoo.com

 

As we say goodbye, Sylvia asked that we remember her watching over us all – family, friends and animals alike from a place of peace and love.

 

May her memory inspire us to live with the same compassion and kindness she showed to us all.

 

Rest in peace, dear Sylvia. Your love and light will live on in our hearts.

Enquiries to John McHugh, Funeral Director, Kiltimagh. 0868164276

Published On: May 10th, 2025

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Christina Mulderrig
6 hours ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Smith family. Sylvia was a wonderful person. She gave me two kittens 9 years ago. Snoop snd Paul. She would always ask about them and I use to send her photos. They are 2 adorable cat’s just like you were. Bless you Sylvia and Rest in peace.

Kevin lavin
7 hours ago

So sad and may you rest in peace..beautiful person.

John and Mary Sweeney
7 hours ago

Our sincere sympathy to Sylvia’s Mam Teresa, to her brothers and family circle on your very great loss.
May she now rest in eternal peace

Colette Shannon Fraser & family
7 hours ago

My sincere sympathy to all the Smith family at this very sad time. May Sylvia’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Anne Moriarty
7 hours ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Teresa, Martin, Des and Chris on the passing of dear, kindhearted Sylvia. May her spirit now find peaceful rest 💕

Tommy & Hilary Butler.
7 hours ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Smith family and her friends on the sad and untimely passing of Sylvia,may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Mary Carney Thornhill
7 hours ago

We are shocked and saddened to hear the sad passing of Sylvia. God bless you all at this sad time . RIP Sylvia 🙏

Sharon keely
7 hours ago

Saddened to hear of Sylvia’s passing. Deepest sympathies to mother, brothers and extended family. May she rest in internal peace.

Thelma Ward
7 hours ago

Sincere condolences to Sylvia’s family and friends. Rest in peace Sylvia.

Mary Morley, Knock
7 hours ago

Sincere sympathy to Sylvia’s family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sylvia was a beautiful person, she spoke fondly of her parents and family. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Lottie Morley and family
7 hours ago

Our deepest sympathies to Teresa, Chris, Martin and Des on the sad passing of Sylvia. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. She always had time for a chat and a smile. May her gentle and kind soul rest in peace.

David Cassidy
7 hours ago

Deepest condolences to you all on Sylvia’s passing! Shine like stars Sylvia!

John & Eileen O Donnell
7 hours ago

Sincere condolences to Teresa, Des, Martin and Christopher on the sad passing of Sylvia. May Sylvia Rest in Peace.

Cathleen O’Donnell
7 hours ago

Deepest sympathies to Therese, Martin, Desmond, Christopher and extended family on the untimely death of Sylvia. What a shock. She was a ray of sunshine no matter when or where we met. A truly beautiful person. Resting happily now with Dad.

Yvonne Grogan & Michael Burke
7 hours ago

Condolences to Teresa, Martin, Chris and Des on the sad passing of Sylvia. Thinking of you all at this very difficult and sad time.

Caroline Conlon
7 hours ago

My dearest Sylvia. I’m heartbroken to hear about your passing. Thanks for all the beautiful tomato plants you gave me. RIP my dear friend 😢💔

Michael Conlon, Reading
7 hours ago

My deepest condolences to the Smith Family on Sylvia’s passing. She was always a very kind gentle person. She will be missed by all who knew her. May her soul rest in peace.

Lisa Carney
7 hours ago

My sincere sympathies to the Smith family on Sylvia’s passing. May she rest in eternal peace

Hilary Jackson
7 hours ago

Dear Sylvia, we never met but your lovely brother Des is a special friend to me here in NZ. My heartfelt condolences to your family for the loss of you… a life cut short. My heart was warmed to learn of the connection you also had to vulnerable animals in need. Blessings on your soul, Hilary in Auckland NZ.

The McDermott family, Gortfada
7 hours ago

We are shocked and so sorry to hear of Sylvia’s untimely passing. Our sincere sympathy to Teresa, Chris, Martin and Des. May she rest in peace.

Martin & Eileen McNicholas
7 hours ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Smith family on the sad passing of Sylvia, a lovely talented lady who will be missed.
May Sylvia rest in peace

Martina Lavelle
13 hours ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Sylvia a beautiful girl inside and out, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Sean Eoin and Marion
14 hours ago

“Rest in peace, dear Sylvia. May your kind heart and love for all living things forever be remembered. You will be deeply missed by your family, friends, and all those whose lives you touched. May your memory bring comfort and peace to those who loved you.

Love, Sean, Marion, and Eoin”

Thomas, Christine & Niamh Charlton
14 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to the Smith family on the passing of Sylvia.
May she Rest in Peace.

Linda cryan
14 hours ago

I am so sorry yo hear this shocking news . Thinking of you all . Rest in peace . Xx

Noirin Garvey and family , Castlebar
14 hours ago

Deepest , deepest condolences to all the family friends relations , of a lovely lady , who gave her all to the animals , may she rest in peace , 🙏

Marty and Marie O’Hora
14 hours ago

Our sincere sympathy to all of Sylvia’s family, neighbours and friends on your very sad loss of a lovely lady, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Danny and Bridie Doherty.
14 hours ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Smith family on the untimely passing of Sylvia. May she reap her eternal reward. 🙏

Brendan Charlton
14 hours ago

My sincere condolences to the Smith family. Sylvia was a lovely, kind soul, gone too soon. Rest in peace Sylvia

Henrietta and Helena Grogan
14 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to Teresa, Des, Martin and Chris on the very sad passing of Sylvia. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

John Attracta Mulderrig & family
14 hours ago

Deepest sympathy Teresa and all the Smith family on the sad passing of Sylvia. A kind caring girl devoted to the needs of her mother , taken too soon. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace 🙏

Marian Charlton
14 hours ago

Des and family – so sorry to hear of Sylvia’s passing – too soon, too young. May she rest in peace

Helen Higgins
14 hours ago

I am shocked and saddened to hear of dear Sylvia’s death. She was a gentle,kind creative person,beautiful inside and out! I loved to meet her on the road or in the supermarket and have a chat with her.
My condolences to her Mother,to her brothers and to her extended family.
May Sylvia rest in peace.

Patsy & Maureen Noone
14 hours ago

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Sylvia. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Colleague of her Dad for many years

Larry and Theresa Gill
14 hours ago

God bless Sylvia, you are know at peace

Bridie S, Ballindine
14 hours ago

I’m so sorry to hear of Sylvia’s untimely passing, had the pleasure of meeting her and her Mam Teresa, Sylvia was such a lovely, caring person. Deepest sympathy to her Mam, brothers and extended family, may she rest in peace.

Padraig and Louise OHora
14 hours ago

Sincere sympathy to the Smith family at this very sad time. May Sylvia rest in peace.

Paula Leonard
14 hours ago

Sincere sympathy to Teresa, Martin, Chris and Des. So many fond memories of fun times with Sylvia, she was one of a kind, beautiful inside and out. May she rest in peace.🥰

Kieran & Rita Moran
14 hours ago

So sorry to learn of Sylvia’s passing. You are all in our prayers at this sad time.
To Martin Desmond Christopher and Teresa may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Margaret Burke (Doherty) Co, Galway.
14 hours ago

It’s with deep sadness and regret that l have learned of Sylvia sad passing. I wish to offer my condolences to her mum Teresa, her brothers Des, Martin and chris and there families and all who morn Sylvia sad passing. Thinking of you at this particularly sad time in your life’s. I knew Sylvia from years ago when she worked in Castlebar. What a beautiful lady. She was always full of life and fun. She will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. Rest peacefully Sylvia in the paradise you have truly earned. Fly high Sylvia you have earned your Angel wings.

Sandra grimes
14 hours ago

Rest in peace now beautiful kind funny lady. I’m so sorry we never got a chance to say our goodbyes. I will remember you always and all our long conversations about absolutely everything. You had knowledge on every subject especially wildlife and always a remedy ready for me when I felt sick.i can’t believe you’re gone. I hope you are at peace and I can’t help but think you are watching down over us giggling with one of your funny one-liners. You were one of a kind. My condolences to all your family and friends and especially you’re beautiful mother who you cared for so kindly in her later years. Till we met again.. xx

Margaret and Tom Jordan
17 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to the Smyths family on the passing of Sylvia may she rest in peace

John Howley & family
19 hours ago

It was with deep sadness that I learnt of Sylvia’s passing. Whenever we met Sylvia’s intelligence, kindness, and warmth shone through, along with her mischievous sense of humour. My sincere condolences to her mum Teresa, to Martin, Desmond, Christopher and their respective families.

Nancy Shannon
19 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to all of Sylvia’s family at this very sad time.Rest in Peace Sylvia.

Maura Grogan
19 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to Teresa, Des, Martin and Chris on your sad loss.
Rest in peace Sylvia, we will always remember your great smile.

Basil Burke
20 hours ago

I am saddened to hear of Sylvia’s passing. May she Rest in Peace. My condolences to all the family

Padraic and Pauline Boland Treenagleragh
20 hours ago

Sincere sympathy to Treasa Martin Des and Chris on the passing of Sylvia She was a lovely kind friendly lady a kind neighbour loved nature and family rest in peace Sylvia

Tina Cross Cunniffe
20 hours ago

An Ode to Sylvia.
There wasn’t a creature you didn’t love,
Little did we know how soon you’d be going to Heaven above.
You spent all your time caring, for your mum, Teresa,
Taking pleasure in sharing that joy with us all,
Clearly for those you loved, no task was too small.

At times when there was too much gloom,
Your infectious smile, and sparking blue eyes lit up the room.
Let’s not forget your warmth, wit and knowledge which was unreal,
We’ll treasure our memories of you and how you made us feel.

There’s so much more we could say if only you’d had one more day.
Fly high beautiful lady.
We shall miss you dearly,
Yours truly…
(Another family carer sadly gone before their time)

Denise Carney
20 hours ago

Condolences to Teresa, Martin, Des and Chris and extended family on the sad passing of Sylvia. I have fond memories of Sylvia growing up from our school days, to our Secret Seven Club and working in the Raftery Rooms. Rest in Peace Sylvia 🙏

Liam Gilmartin
20 hours ago

Sincere condolences to the Smith family and families R.I.P Sylvia.

Delia Cummins
20 hours ago

Sincere condolences to the smith family on the passing of Sylvia, may see he rest in peace.

Maura Walsh Lisduff
20 hours ago

My deepest sympathy to the Smith family, on the very sad passing of Sylvia, who was very kind, creative & had a great sense of humor. May Sylvia rest in peace.

Evelyn Thompson
20 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth Family on Slyvia passing,a lovely lady,May she Rest in Peace.

John & Noreen Brennan
21 hours ago

Our deepest sympathies to Teresa, Martin, Des , Christopher and the extended families on the very sad passing of Sylvia. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Rest in Peace Sylvia

Melanie Walsh
21 hours ago

I’m shocked & very saddened to hear this news. Remembering Sylvia singing – belting out the songs and her laughter in the kitchen with all the girls preparing for the coaches in the Raftery Room. She was so very kind, great craic and a trojan worker. Thinking of all the family, her friends and also her former work colleagues at this time xx we will all miss her xx

Kathleen (O’ Hora) and Brendan Feerick
21 hours ago

Offering our deepest sympathies to Teresa, Martin, Des, Christopher and extended family members on Sylvia’s very sad passing. She was one of a kind. A free and nurturing spirit whose love of nature and animals always shone through. Looking after her mum in the latter years was Sylvia’s main priority and she took on this role with great care and kindness. Sylvia will be missed. May her gentle spirit be at peace now xx💞

James & Martina Quinn
21 hours ago

Deepest sympathies to Teresa, Martin, Christopher and Des on the very sad passing of your sister Sylvia.
May she rest in peace.

Jacinta Byrne
21 hours ago

My sincere sympathy to the Smith Family on the passing of Sylvia.
May her Gentle soul rest in peace

Eileen Grogan and Family
21 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to Teresa, Des, Martin and Chris on the passing of Sylvia. A lovely kind and gentle lady. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Dwyer
22 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to the Smyth family at this difficult time. RIP Sylvia

Christina Cosgrove
22 hours ago

My sincere sympathy to the Smith Family on the passing of Sylvia.
May her Gentle soul rest in peace

Stephanie Moriarty
22 hours ago

My sincere condolences to all the Smith family on the very sad passing of dear Sylvia, she was such a lovely person always very friendly so sad gone to soon. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. Cherish all the happy memories you all had with her. May Sylvia’s gentle soul now Rest in peace.

Patricia,Ballindine
22 hours ago

I had the pleasure of meeting sylvia with her dear mother teresa ,and am so sorry to hear of her passing ,she was such a friendly caring and creative person,devoted to her mom, and her love for her beloved animals was made apparent from whence you first met her,may her gentle soul rest in heavens peace

Mary Burke
22 hours ago

I remember Sylvia from St Louis in Kiltimagh, she had a free spirit aura about her.
May she rest peacefully and bless her family and friends.

Marie Moran. Glann.
22 hours ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Smith family, on the very sad passing of Sylvia, who was very kind, loving, creative & had a great sense of humour. Rest in peace Sylvia 💕

Aggie, Quinn, & family,
22 hours ago

I, am so sorry , & my. Sincere to Sylvia’s family, Sylvia, was a lovely. Lady, v friendly, & a v kind good hearted lady. , I wil miss meeting her, my heart felt sympathy. dear girl. ❤️❤️

Joan and Ray Carney, Kiltimagh
22 hours ago

Condolences to the Smith Family. Sylvia was a sweet, kindhearted lady, taken too soon. Rest in peace.

Christy & Annemarie (Ivers) Flanagan
22 hours ago

Our deepest sympathy to Sylvia’s family & friends, may she rest in peace

Vanessa O’Carroll
22 hours ago

Heartfelt condolences to the Smith Family, and to all of Sylvia’s relatives and friends on this sad news. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Sylvia Rest in Peace. From the O’Carroll Family, Cullilea.

Barbara Carney. Bushfield
1 day ago

So sorry to hear about Slyvia. My condolences to her family and friends. In my thoughts and prayers at this sad time .

Aiden, Patricia Kelly and Family, Thornhill.
1 day ago

Sincere sympathy to Teresa, Martin, Christopher and Des on the passing of Sylvia. May her gentle soul rest in Peace.

Joan Byrne Bushfield
1 day ago

Deepest sympathy to the Smith family relatives and friends on the passing of Sylvia may she rest in. Peace

William and Ryl Cross
1 day ago

Condolences to the Smith family.
Such a lovely lady gone far to soon.
RIP

Michael and Jennifer Roughneen
1 day ago

Deepest condolences to all of Sylvia’s family on her passing may she rest in peace.

Mary O Donnell
1 day ago

My deepest sympathy to to the Smith family on the sad passing of their beloved Sylvia..She will be sadly missed by all who knew her ..a beautiful person gone too soon..May Sylvia rest in peace

Mary Doyle
1 day ago

I’m very shocked and deeply saddened to hear of my friend sylvia passing 😢 💔 my sincere sympathy to all her family a beautiful lady such love for wildlife and cooking always a kind word to say rest in heavenly peace sylvia sending prayers 🙏

Marie Reilly
1 day ago

I’m very sorry to hear of her passing. Always a lovely, beautiful person. RIP Sylvia. Deepest condolences to her family.

Martha Carney
1 day ago

Condolences to all the smyth family on the sad passing of Sylvia. May she rest in peace. From Eugene and Martha Kearney/Carney.

Lorraine and Dickie & Christina Franks
1 day ago

So sorry to all the Smith family on Sylvia’s passing. May she rest in peace.

Seamus Maloney
2 days ago

Sad news to hear. A lovely lady, gone too soon. Condolences to all the Smith family. Rest in Peace Sylvia.

Maria Kelly
2 days ago

My deepest sympathy to the Smith family on the loss of dear Sylvia. She radiated warmth like her dear father, Reg. RIP Sylvia.

Michelle carney
2 days ago

Condolences to all the smyth family. May Sylvia rest in peace

Norman @ Marion Hyland
2 days ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Smith families on the sad passing of Sylvia may she now rest in peace

Annmarie Ivers, Althbawn Kiltimagh
2 days ago

Condolences to Teresa all the Smith family on the passing of Sylvia. My Deepest Sympathies to you all at this difficult and sad time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Sylvia 🕯️🙏🤍🕊️

Jackie Kelly
2 days ago

Saddened to hear of the passing of Sylvia, a beautiful, kind, warm and creative lady. My condolences to her mother, brothers and all those who loved her. RIP

Luke and celine
2 days ago

Deepest sympathy to the Smith family on the passing of Sylvia may she rest in peace

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