DOWNES, Teresa

DOWNES, Teresa DC*HS (née McDonnell) (Barna Road, Galway and formerly Killala, Co. Mayo) - August 5, 2023 peacefully at home. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Donal and much loved mother of Donal Jnr., Orla Mc Keating (Dublin), Karina McDonnell (Naas), Brian (Limerick) and Adrian. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Bridget and siblings Paddy, Maureen, Jack, Pauline, Tommy, Phyllis and Nancy. Mourned and sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters, daughters-in-law Saundra, Olive and Clare, sons-in-law Kevin and Tadhg, adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, the extended Downes and McDonnell family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at St. Anthony's Room within the Church of St. John the Apostle, Knocknacarra, Galway tomorrow (Thursday) from 5.00pm. Removal into the Church at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 12.00 noon on Friday, August 11, and following Mass she will be laid to rest in Rahoon Cemetery. House private, please. Live Streaming link for Mass on churchtv Oh Mary my Mother and my hope I take refuge under thy mantle.