Vera Kennedy neé McLoughlin

VERA-KENNEDY

Carniara, Lavagh, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. 2nd November 2025. Peacefully at Mayo University Hospital in her 94th year.

Predeceased by her husband William, her parents Edward and Delia, sisters Annie Jo and Mary Treasa, brothers John Eddie and Pakie.

Vera will be deeply missed by her loving daughters Mary Boland (Tooreen) and Christina (Chrissie) Byrne (Drumkeeran), sons-in-law Martin and John Joe, grandchildren Shane (Aoibhe), Fergal (Roberta), Patrick (Amanda), Jason (Eimear), Marie (Tom) and Kate, great grandchildren Shay, Fiadh, Tadhg, Aoife, Sean and Senan, sister-in-law Bernadette (Manchester), niece Martina, nephew Patrick, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Rest in Peace

Vera will be reposing at the Knocknashee Community Hub, Mullinabreena (F56 W744) on Monday evening 3rd November from 5pm until 7:30pm, with removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart Mullinabreena (F56 C864) for prayers at 8pm.

Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday 4th November at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Court Abbey Cemetery.

Vera’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Achonry Mullinabreena Church Facebook page.

Those who wish to express a message of sympathy to the family may do so by selecting the condolence link below.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Published On: November 2nd, 2025

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John Comer
1 week ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary and family, may her gentle soul rest in peace

Fintan and Anne Nealon and family, Ross,Killala
1 week ago

Our deepest Sympathy to Mary, Christina, Martin, John Joe and all the grandchildren and extended family on the passing of Vera. May her Soul RIP 🙏

Attracta Mulderrig Kiltimagh
1 week ago

Deepest sympathy Mary, Chrissie and families on the sad passing of your dear mother Vera may her gentle soul rest in eternal peace reunited with those gone before, thinking of you at this sad and difficult time 🙏

Breege & Michael Keane Crossbeg
2 weeks ago

Very sorry Mary to hear of the death of your Mother. Please accept our sincere sympathy & condolences to all the Family. May Vera rest in Peace.

Noel Barlow
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy and condolences . May her gentle soul rest in peace .

Tony Sweeney Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Mary, Martin, Shane and Fergal on the sad passing of Vera. May she rest in peace.

Linda and Paul Loftus, Philadelphia.
2 weeks ago

Mary and Chrissie and families , our sincere sympathy on the passing of Vera. We have the fondest memories of the many times she was so kind and thoughtful to have us visit. Every year we looked forward to her Saint Patricks’s day card. She will be greatly missed and coming home will not be the same . RIP Vera.

John and Bernie Flatley, Crossard.
2 weeks ago

So sorry to read of the death of your mother Mary, sincere sympathy to you and your sister and all extended family members. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. Rest in peace Vera.

Tommy and Mary Kennedy Achonry
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary Chrissie and all Vera’s family May she rest in peace 🙏🏻

Richard & Anne Caulfield Aghamore
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Mary, Martin, Shane, Fergal, & extended families on the passing of Vera. May she rest in peace.

Des & Patricia Early (McGuinness)
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Kennedy family on the sad passing of Vera. Rest in peace .

Michael and Anne Horan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin, Shane and Fergal and the extended Kennedy family on the sad passing of Vera

Michael and Noreen Robinson. crossbeg
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Martin and the Kennedy family on the death of Vera may she rest in peace

John&Pauline Gilmartin Tourlestrane
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Kennedy family on the passing of Vera.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Padraic & Mary McHugh, Abbey Street, Ballyhaunis.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin, Shane, Fergal and extended family on the passing of Vera. May she rest in peace.

Carol O Gorman
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin and all the extended family on the death of your Mum. May she rest in peace.

Ann Morley
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary Martin and family may Vera rest in peace

Mary and Seamus Mulrennan Ballyhaunis.
2 weeks ago

Deepest Condolences to Mary, Christina, Martin, John Joe and extended members of the Kennedy and McLoughlin families on the passing of Vera. May Vera Rest in Eternal Peace.

Anthony & Ann Walsh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Martin and extended family on the death of Vera.
May she Rest in Peace

Audrey Christy Marren and family.
2 weeks ago

To Mary and Chrissie and Family . So sorry to hear the sad news the passing of your Mum .
Will be thinking of you today Tuesday.
Sorry can’t be there.

Attracta Greene Gallagher
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin & family on the death of your mother.
May Vera rest in peace.

AINE MAHON CHARLESTOWN.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Chrissie and extended Family on the passing of Vera. A wonderful ,kind lovely lady Precious memories.
May Vera sleep in her Heavenly Home with the Angels

Trish Keogh (Toughey)
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary & all the family. May she rest in peace

Monica & Eddie Parsons
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Chrissie and both families on the passing of dear Vera. May Vera now rest with those gone before her RIP. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Theresa and Denny Convey
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Mary to Chrissie your families and all the extended family on the sad passing of your Mom. May Vera rest In peace 🙏 🙏

Peter & Mary McGuinness
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Kennedy Boland and Byrne family and extended family on the sad passing of Vera. May she Rest in Peace

Pat & Ann Ryan [nee Jordan] Glenisland Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Dear Mary Martin & Family
Our sincere sympathy to you all, to your sister Christina and her family and all the grandchildren
May your mother. Vera rest in peace

Agnes (nee Henry) and Tommie Parsons
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Christie and their families on the passing of Vera. May she RIP. She was such a lovely person.

Eamon and Mairéad Caffrey
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin and the Kennedy family on the passing of Vera. May she rest in peace

Joan & Mike Conway
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Martin and family. May Vera rest in peace.

Joe & Mary Costello Woodfield
2 weeks ago

We extend our deepest sympathy to Mary, Martin & family and to the Kennedy family & extended families on the loss of Vera. May she rest in heavenly peace.

Brendan & Eileen Harrison Kilkelly
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Mary, Martin, Shane & Fergal and extended family. May Vera Rest in Peace

John Francis & Mary Kelly.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Christina on the sad passing of your lovely mum.May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

john and bridie financharlestown
2 weeks ago

sorry about the sad news

Celia Kenny
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin, Shane and Fergal, extended family and friends on the death of your mam. May she rest in peace.

Michael and Marie Brennan Gurteen Goirtin Ballyhaunis Ballyhaunis Co Mayo
2 weeks ago

Deepest smypathy to Mary and extended family RIP Vera

Eileen, Tom O’Donnell and boys Doocastle.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Chrissie, John Joe and Martin and the extended families on the sad passing of Vera, a nice friendly lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Breda and Seamus Monaghan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Chrissie and the extended family on the death of Vera May the Lord give her eternal rest.R.I.P

Dermot Henry crossard
2 weeks ago

Sincere
sympathy to Mary, Martin Shane Fergal Chrissie John Joe & extended Kennedy family may she rest in peace.

Sabrina walsh
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary and Christina and extended family . May Vera’s gentle soul rest in peace

Eddie and Teresa Lenehan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and all the Boland family on the passing of Vera. May she rest in peace

Sean & Margaret Meers Aclare
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin, Christina, John Joe and families on the sad passing of Vera . Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time, May her gentle and kind soul rest in Heavenly Peace.

Luke and celine
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Boland and Kennedy families on the passing of your mother Vera, may she rest in peace

Anthony and Mary Freeman kilkelly
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Kennedy family. Realitions. Neighbours and many friends Vera was a lovely lady. May she RIP

Michael and Marian Robinson Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin, Shane, Fergal, Christina, John Joe and extended Kennedy family on the death of Vera. May she rest in peace. 🙏

Ambrose O Connell – Kiltimagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Christina and extended families on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.

Catherine Sloyan Tully
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy Mary Martin Fergal and Shane on the passing of your mum. May she rest in eternal peace.

Anne and Michael Fleming Carrowreagh Cooper Tubbercurry
2 weeks ago

We offer our sincere sympathy to all the Boland and Byrne families on the sad passing of Vera we pray her gentle and kind soul will find eternal peace in heaven

Mary Walsh nee Morahan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Mary and Chrissie on the passing of your lovely mum , May she rest in peace

Bernadette, Patrick and Martina McLoughlin (Manchester)
2 weeks ago

With deepest condolences to Mary, Chrissie and all members of the Boland and Byrne families. To us Vera was a much loved and very special sister-in-law and auntie. She will always be remembered for her over generous welcome, kindness, love and loyalty. Special childhood happy holiday memories will stay with us forever. With deepest sympathy and may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sean & Anne McCann
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Cristina and extended family on the sad passing of Vera. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace

Mary Squires (Ganley) Crossard..
2 weeks ago

My Sincere Condolences to you Mary, Martin & all the Family on the passing of your lovely Mum , ..May she Rest In Peace ..

Kieran, Jackie & Pj Burke, Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Vera’s daughters , Mary and Christina, son in laws Martin and John Joe, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family on Vera’s sad passing. May Vera Rest in Eternal Peace.

Kathleen Crinnigan, Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Mary, Martin, Christina, John Joe, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended Kennedy and Mcloughlin family on the sad passing of Vera. May Vera’s gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Tommie & Julie Frain.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy Mary, Martin, Shane and Fergal and extended family on the death of Vera, may she rest in peace, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time

Christy & Annemarie Flanagan & family Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin Shane, Fergal, Chrissie, John Joe & extended Kennedy family on the passing of your dear Mum & Grandmother, May Vera rest in peace

John and Teresa Connor, Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to you Mary, Martin, Shane and Fergal and to your sister and family and all the extended Kennedy family, may your Mam rest in eternal peace

Nancy Flanagan Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin Shane Fergal Chrissie John Joe & extended Kennedy family on the passing of Vera. May she rest in peace

Liam Henry Ballina
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary and Christina and their families on the sad passing of Vera. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Bernard & Maresa Dooney & family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin Shane Fergal Chrissie John Joe & extended Kennedy family on the passing of Vera. May she rest in peace

Martin & Caroline Lynskey, Cappagh, Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all of the Kennedy family at this sad time. May Vera Rest in Peace.

Michael Murphy Balla Mart
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy To Mary And Christina On The Death Of Vera May She Rest In Peace

The Manager And Staff Of Balla Mart
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy To Mary And Christina On The Death Of Vera May She Rest In Peace

Willie and Sheila Broderick brackloon ballyhaunis
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary and Martin and family and extended families on the sad passing of Vera. 🙏🙏

Allen Hoban and Horan families
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin, Shane, Fergal and all the Kennedy Family on the passing of Vera.May she rest in peace

Michael and Teresa Mc Vann
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary Martin Chrissie John Joe family and extended families on the sad passing of Vera we are all so sad to hear of her passing may her gentle soul rest in peace

Thomas & Josephine Jordan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to her daughters Mary & Christiana ( Chrissie) sons in law Martin & John Joe her grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family and friends rest in peace Vera and a wonderful lady lots of good memories 🙏.

Eamon & Marian Neary
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the sad loss of your mam/grandmother. Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin , Chrissy and all the family. May she rest in peace.

Tom &Joan McGuire Ballykilleen
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin, Christina and John Joe on the passing of Mam, may she rest in peace.

Michael and Margaret Cunnane Crossard Tooreen
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary Martin Shane Fergal Chrissie John Joe and family on. Vera’s death may she rest in peace

Jack hagan Sligo
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear that Mrs Vera Kennedy has died she was a lovely woman my sympthny to all her family rip Mrs kenedy

Trish and Mike Keane.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary ,Martin and all your families on the death of Vera .May she rest in peace.

Paul and Paula Donnellan
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family from Donnellans Clare street Ballyhaunis

Patsy and Martina Maxwell
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest sympathy to all Veras family, such a wonderful woman to have known. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Thinking of yea all at this sad time.

Gerard and Sheila Coyne and Family
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy Mary and Martin and Boys,
And all your Family , Friends, Neighbours and Relations,,
On Vera’s Passing, RIP.

George and Louise Flanagan Greenwood
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Mary Martin, Christine John Joe and families on the passing of your mother / grandmother / greatgrandmother. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Vera rest in peace 🙏

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