Abby McDowell

Abby McDowell, Drummury, Crossdoney, Co. Cavan. Friday 3rd February 2023, peacefully surrounded by her heartbroken family, aged 15, following an illness borne with great dignity, under the compassionate and exceptional care of the Paediatric and Palliative Care Team at Cavan General Hospital and Crumlin Hospital. Now, reunited with her infant brother: Ross, her grandparents: George McDowell and John Young. Cherished only daughter of Nigel and Audrey, a very special loving sister to Daman and Jamie and loving granddaughter of May and Sheila. Very deeply regretted and loved by her sorrowing parents, brothers, grandmothers and Aunts: Beverly (David), Sharon (Alan), Ruth (Tim), Uncle Peter (Jenny), godparents, cousins, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

Funeral service in St. Fethlimidh's Cathedral, Kilmore on Sunday at 2pm, followed by burial in Kilmore Cathedral Parish Graveyard. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired to the Patients` Comfort Fund, Paediatric Ward, Cavan General Hospital c/o William Foster, Funeral Director, Ricehill, Crossdoney, Cavan. House strictly private at all times please.

“Safe in the arms of Jesus”.

The McDowell and Young family would like to thank everyone, especially the staff in the Paediatric Care Unit and Palliative care at Cavan General Hospital and Crumlin Hospital for their kindness shown to Abby during her illness. They would like to convey their appreciation to their family, friends, neighbours, school community and work colleagues for their support at this time. If you wish to leave a message of sympathy, please do so at the condolence link below.