Sadness at passing of a renowned lady in the Lanesboro / Ballyleague community
Late Kathleen (Kate) Connaughton (née Nolan), Weekfield, Roscommon
A renowned lady in the Lanesboro / Ballyleague community Kathleen Connaughton, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Weekfield on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Kathleen, who was most commonly known as Kate, was predeceased by her husband Peter and her sister Bridget. Indeed when Peter married Kate she moved just a mile up the road from her family home in Moneen to Weekfield.
She was well-known as a lady with tremendous ability in many skills. Kate had all the abilities of D.I.Y., she was renowned from building walls, installing a septic tank and was also known to do sheep shearing with great skill.
Nothing deterred Kate and she brought with her a great intelligence that enabled her to overcome even the most intricate task.
Kate always brought with her a great sense of joviality and humour; she was woman that always loved to laugh and have fun – nobody or nothing was sacred. She was a woman that loved the outdoors and nature and she loved watching the wild birds out her kitchen window.
Her home always had the open door policy where everyone was welcome and the kettle was always on the boil. Kate had a wonderful knowledge and insight into the local community and was a great source of information.
That great beaming smile and quick witty comments will be no more and to all of us that knew Kate that will sadden our hearts but her memory will always bring a smile to our face.
Kate reposed at Farrell’s Funeral Home, Lanesboro, on Wednesday, December 18. Her remains were removed to the Church of the Holy Rosary; Ballyleague on Thursday for her Funeral Mass, interment took place afterwards in Cloontuskert Cemetery.
To her daughters, Caroline, Monica, Claire and Cathy, her sons PJ and Pat, grandchildren, extended family and friends we extend our sincere sympathy.