Longford mourns death of outgoing lady who had a great interest in local history
Late Kathleen Forbes (née Burke), Derry, Ballymahon, Longford and formerly Ballyglunin, Co. Galway
Sadly we record the death of Kathleen Forbes of Derry, Ballymahon who passed away in her eighty eight year on Wednesday, March 27 last.
Kathleen was formerly Kathleen Burke of Ballyglunin, Co Galway.
Kathleen was a very popular, outgoing lady and made many friends in the greater Ballymahon area since she came to live in Derry with her late husband Billy over sixty years ago.
She lived all her married life on the farm in Derry where she reared her family of five children.
She was an active member of the Leo Casey History Group for many years until recently.
We offer our sincere sympathy to her sons Billy and Robert, daughters Anne, Helen and Nuala, her daughter in law Helen, all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Kathleen's funeral took place to Shrule cemetery after her funeral service in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon on Good Friday, March 29.