20/06/2025
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๐๐๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ - ๐๐๐ญ๐ (๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฒ) ๐
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Freeman (nee Grant)
Kate (Kitty)
Tallaghan, Ballinagare, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon.
And late of Inniskeen, Co. Louth.
The family of the late Kate Freeman, daughters Christine, Ann and Majella, together with their families, wish to thank most sincerely those who sympathised with us on our very sad loss.
To those who called to the funeral home, her home in Tallaghan, those who travelled long distances to be with us, sent Mass cards, sympathy cards, floral tributes, emails and text messages.
To our wonderful friends and neighbours who shared such comforting words and anecdotes and offered help and kindness in so many ways. To the Fennell and Byrne families who travelled from Dublin and Dundalk to represent the Grant family.
To Nanna's carers, we thank each and every one of you for the care and comfort you provided over the years she was with us, your help allowed us to keep Nanna at home with us, you often entertained her with humor and companionship. To Oakwood nursing home for the care and comfort you provided in the short few weeks she was with you, we will always be greatful.
To the doctors and staff of Frenchpark Medical Practice, the public health nurses from Castlerea and to the doctors, nurses and staff of Sligo University Hospital for the wonderful care given to Nanna.
To Sr. Elizabeth Carroll for her help, guidance and support with the Funeral Liturgy. To Fr. Micheal Donnelly for his meaningful Funeral Mass and whose comforting presence we could always depend upon, often at short notice and into the late hours. To Fr. Gerry Davy, who supported us throughout Nannaโs final weeks. To Fr. J. Gannon and Fr. L. Devine who received her into the church in Ballinagare and to Fr. G. Davey, J. Gavigan, P. Kivlehan and M. Henry who took time from their busy schedules to concelebrate Nannaโs Funeral Mass.
To Carmel Mc Loughlin, who so beautifully sang Nanna to the altar with โHere I Am Lordโ and to Annette Griffin and John Staunton who sang on the day and to D. King for the livestream.
To Eamon and TJ Ryan, Gerry Sharkey, Gerry McDermott, John Connor and Christy Mc Guinn who prepared her final resting place with such dignity.
To Jackie Farrell and his team, along with Michael and Ethna Scott for the refreshments.
To Tom Regan and Fergus Kilroy for the ever sensitive handling of Nanna's funeral arrangements, assisted by our family friend Peter Sweeney. To our colleagues Paul and Susan Gaynor, Castlerea, Michael Sweeney, Boyle, Emmett Cooney, Boyle, Aisling Burke, Carrick-On-Shannon, Patrick OโDonohoe, Abbeyknockmoy and Keith Donellan, Claremorris, who offered their help and assistance throughout the funeral.
On 7th May 2025, Nanna entered the 103rd year of her life. We have connected with so many people along the way, who played a key role in helping her reach this incredible milestone. For this, we are eternally grateful.
As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, please know that we are extremely grateful to you all.
Your contributions, presence, kind words and prayers have supported us in our grief and made our loss more bearable. The most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.
โTired and weary you battled on, Until at last your strength was gone. Softly within the shadows there comes a gentle call, With courage, strength and dignity, you quietly left us all. And God alone knew what was best, He granted you eternal rest."
Nannaโs monthโs mind mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Ballinagare on Friday 27th June 2025 at 7pm.
โA prayer can go where I cannot go. Through prayers I can be with you without being there. I may be miles away, but my prayers will always be with you.โ
