Air of sadness across north Longford following death of 'pleasant and gentle' Patricia Donohoe

There was an air of sadness across the north Longford area last Saturday when word spread of the death of the late Patricia Donohoe, Lisryan and formerly of Penge, London.

Patricia was a native of London, where she met her late husband Pat Donohoe, formerly of Derrycassan. They were married in 1966 and lived for many years in Albert Road until Pat’s retirement in 2005, where they returned to Ireland and settled in Lisryan and were an active part of the local community.

Patricia greatly enjoyed gardening and was an active member of the community during her time in Ireland. She was a pleasant and gentle personality with a great sense of humour who greatly enjoyed meeting people in the company of her husband.

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Like him, she maintained a great interest in the fortunes of Mullinalaghta GAA and was honoured after Pat’s passing in 2023 by being nominated as a vice-president of the club, with members of the club forming a guard of honour at her funeral. 

Patricia was predeceased by her parents John and Bridgie Mellray, and her beloved husband Pat.

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She is survived by her sisters-in-law Brigid and Lily, nieces Caroline, Maggie, Lizzy and Samantha, nephew Bernard, cousins, neighbours and a large circle of friends, to whom we express our sympathy.

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The Funeral Mass for Patricia took place in St Columba’s Church at 1pm on Monday, November 4 after which cremation took place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.