Eileen Connolly
(née Woods)

Sincerest sympathies to Jesse and Kevin on Eileen’s passing. RIP

Sincere condolences to Jessie,Kevin and extended family on Eileen’s passing,a kind and special lady,rest in peace.

You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, or you can be full of the love that you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, or you can do what she would want: Smile, open your eyes, love....and go on.

Love you Nanny xxxx

A fond farewell to a great lady, who I had the privilege of calling “my second Mammy”.
She put up with our late night Saturday shenanigans and revived us on Sundays with her succulent roast beef and yummy deserts.
May she rest in peace.
Miriam

Dear Jessie, Sincere sympathy on the death of your beloved mother. Saying goodbye is never easy and age makes our loved ones more precious. I remember her fondly from day hospital days as a gentle elegant caring lady. May her beautiful soul rest gently with the Lord.

Deepest sympathy to Jesse, Kevin, Kevin and the Connolly Family on the death of your dear Mum Eileen RIP.
'May perpetual shine upon her and may she rest in the eternal peace of heaven.'

♫Auntie Eileen ♫

Luckily, not only will we have memories of you, but your traits are instilled through your son Kevin, who’s ‘good nature’ emanates in his actions, smiles, hugs, and through Jacinta who continues your legacy for ‘being there’ for us just as you were there for Mam. Like you, it is done quietly and with no fuss. I’m not so sure that she inherited your cleaning, baking skills!! …..She is our 4th sister.

Auntie Eileen, you were always so thankful for any kindness shown to you and your quote “if I can’t reward you the Lord will’. So we just want to say thank you for all the love and kindness you have shown to us, you are now being rewarded by the Lord.

Look after us ‘heathens’ as you’d occasionally call us down here and in particular keep a special eye on your ‘baby sister’ our Mam.
As in life, you slipped away once more quietly and without fuss on your final journey.

Farewell Auntie Eileen, We love you so much.
Jacqueline, Miss Martina and your Godchild Eimer. xxx

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

♫Auntie Eileen ♫ More memories

While there are tears streaming down our faces as we write this to you, we are also smiling, remembering the funny/wonderful times/days when You, Mam, Rosaleen, and on occasion Maureen, (‘the dolls)’ as ye were often called (Dad had another name he liked to call ye…. but best keep that a secret) were together. They called you the ‘dreamer’ and ‘always with your head stuck in a book’ However, you have been known to quote’ I’m going to say/not say this the next time I meet’ – but being the gentle person you held your silence and more often said nothing at all. Also not forgetting the "Lively" discussions you had with each other with lots of opinions, the debriefs after an event, the advice given which often fell on deaf ears and always the Woods attribute of tears and laughter that accompanied many get-togethers.

Remember the phenomenal music sessions in the Mountain Tavern, where Granny lilted, and each of the ‘clan’ did their party piece. One could hear a pin drop as you sang ‘the Spinning Wheel’.

♫Auntie Eileen ♫

Mam used to say ‘Eil is always there when you need her’. How true. You weren’t just her ‘older’ sister, you were Mam’s best friend and her confidante. Never a day passed, when there wasn’t at least one telephone call between ye, no shorter than 20 minutes! Never a shopping trip passed that if one ‘doll’ bought an outfit the other ‘doll’ also had to have one. It is fair to say, in the later years, every ‘staycation’ as we now call it, you and Mam were ready for the road……Jacinta being dragged along but being fully supportive on these trips (most of the time)!! (Is that a paradox we wonder)!

Luckily, your son Kevin had the broad shoulders to bring you, Pat and Mam for that memorable trip to Tavira where ‘tops’ and ‘big fish’ will always be implanted in our memories and recounted over and over again.

Our most recent memories are the funny and nostalgic times in Laurel Lodge with you and Mam when you’d be instructive with Mam and say – ‘We who are bound must obey’ , ‘put your feel up’, ‘Don’t give me much as I’m never hungry’ ‘your my baby sister’ and last but not least your quotation ‘in bed, not sick, a… out, come quick’!!
Agh such memories.

♫Auntie Eileen ♫
Out from our Mam, you have always been a constant in our lives. Some beautiful memories of how you have always been there:
• You came whenever needed to help Mam, give her a break, look after Granny and stay for overnights to keep her company,
• You sat quietly listening to one of us as we cried about a lost love or were sad,
• You gave up your bed (with electric blanket!) for 3 nights for your sick godchild,
• We visited you and Uncle Pat for our holidays time and time again and had the most memorable visits of going to the seaside, eating ice-cream etc, - not forgetting, reciting the rosary every night!!!
• You cooked us lovely dinners and desserts - especially your barrel cake:,
• You made gorgeous dresses for us (we missed out on the knitted cardigans!);
• Many years we celebrated Christmas together (though dinner often ran late as it was difficult to get Jacinta out of the bed)
Throughout all these occasions you gave us such love and kindness and never asked for anything in return and we will always be eternally grateful

Sincere sympathy to the Connelly and Woods families on the passing of Eileen may she rip

Dear Kevin & Family so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear mum . May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy Kevin and all the Connolly family on the passing of your mum . May she rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Kevin, Jacinta and your families on the sad passing of your mother Eileen. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Connolly and Woods Families on the death of Eileen RIP

Sincere sympathies to Kevin and all the Connolly family on your sad loss. May She Rest in Peace..

Jess and Kevin, so sad at the passing of your lovely Mam. We’ll miss her lovely smile and great welcomes. Time to reunite with the family in Heaven. Eileen and Pat, ye can again go Rove in the Grove while the Moonlight is Shining. Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Connolly family and to Monica and family on the passing of Eileen. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Jess, Kevin and the extended family on the death of your beloved Eileen. Very sad time for you. May she rest in peace.

Very sorry to hear of Eileen's passing Jessie. May she rest in peace. Xx

Jessie - so sorry to hear about your mam - she was a beautiful looking lady. Take care & will light a candle on Monday at 4
Bernice xx

Words can’t express my sadness at hearing the news of your mom’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and wish I could be in person too :( My heart is heavy knowing how much her radiant smile will be missed by you and all the family and I know God is watching over you now giving you strength and support. Of all your mom’s beautiful qualities, I especially admired her great faith which I know she always shared and showed and I remember her love of scripture too as she would write into her Christmas cards …so sharing in her honor the
scripture in Philippians 4:7 that your thoughts and feelings will be soothed by "the peace of God that surpasses all understanding” by means of Christ Jesus…I know she even named her home in Leitrim Village “Prague" in honor of the the Infant Prague and the
love of Mother and child … she is now with all our beloved and though I know how terribly she is missed I know in my heart we stay connected till we meet again xoxo and when we do, we will all be in perfect health once again!

I know you know how much she loves and adores you both and is so very proud of you and all you do - how thoughtfully and lovingly you have cared for her needs.
I love you lots, and sending you a big hug, which I wish could take away any pain you feel.
,
You are in my thoughts and in my prayers - wishing a rainbow over your head ...
with all my love always,
Nuala

Very sorry to hear of Eileen's passing Jessie. May she rest in peace. Xx

Jacinta and Kevin . Sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I remember her for her sharp wit and great cooking . Her apple tarts were simply the best.
All the best Gary and Hilary xx

Jessie, words are inadequate to express my sincere condolences to you and brother Kevin on the death of your mum, Eileen! Both of you have been wonderful and laboured so hard to ensure that Dad and Mom were comfortable during their latter years and lacked for nothing! What a blessing you both were making sure that all their ailments were dealt with quickly and that on their birthdays and wedding anniversaries, you were there to remind them of how much you loved them! Pat would be so proud of the 2 funerals held in their honour while Eileen was full of praise for you and brother Kevin during Pat’s funeral. Everyone who heard your 2 eulogies at both funerals would be full of praise for you as they were full of love and joy! Lots of love to you from your cousin Doney and the O’Sullivan family! x x x

Dear Jessie & Kevin. I was so sad to hear about Eileen’s passing I remember her for her Bacon and Cabbage which I hated till I tasted Eileens. She was a wonderful mother to you and a wonderful aunt to all of us . You were so lucky to have her and she was so lucky to have you. We will never forget her and Pat , always in our hearts . Cormac and Bernie x

Eileen made us all so welcome with her kind nature and sweet smile. She had such a strong devotion to Mary - May she rest in peace

Thank you Jess and Kevin from us the Loat family to be part of your sad day. It was a beautiful service. Thank you for letting us be a part of it . God bless xx

So Sorry for your loss. Resting together again x All of our love from Canada xx

Jess and Kevin, so sorry to hear the sad news. I'm sure they are so happy to be together again. Love to you all.

Jessie, please accept our sincere condolences on your loss.

Kevin and Jess, so sorry to hear about mam. Very glamorous lady. Like a film star. Daddy and her together, at peace. Xx

Hi Jessie , im so so sorry to hear about your loss she sounds like a great lady. love to you all x

Very fond memories of very glamorous Aunty Eileen. xxx

So sorry to hear about Auntie Eileen. Thinking of you all xx

So sorry to her about your Mam. Love to you and Kevin and family xx

Eileen will be in our thoughts and prayers. Great memories of her and your Dad. Will be thinking of you and Kevin

Ah Jessie. She was a very good looking woman. She had a good long life and she felt it time to join her soul mate Pat. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear about your Mam. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear about your Mam Jessie. She was a lady.

Jessie . So sorry to hear the news about your Mam. Hugs to you.

So sorry for you loss Jessie

So sweet a lady. Sorry to hear the sad news Jessie but they are reunited now. RIP.

Loving memories of my dear siste-in-law Eileen. She was also a close friend and confidante, always with a kind word and prayer for everyone and every occasion. Rest in Peace.

Aw Jess.. So sorry to hear about Eileen, but she had an amazing full and happy life. Thinking of ye all. Eileen you were a lady, the last of a kind in many ways, as sharp as a pin and a pure softy at heart in so many ways too! I’ll always have such fond memories of my time with her. RIP.

Aunty Eileen had the most beautiful pure authentic soul and will never be replaced.. it was my privilege to have know her and say I was her niece. May she rest in Peace ❤️

So sorry to hear that our lovely aunt Eileen passed away this morning. She was such a beautiful, kind person who reached a great age. May she rest in peace!

Dear Kevin and All. Brid and I offer our deepest condolences on the sad passing of Eileen. May she Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences Jacinta on the loss of your mother .

Jess, Kevin..I don’t know what to say - I still can’t believe the news about our beloved Eileen. I’m thinking of you so much as I can only imagine the shock you must have gotten and how you must be feeling. What a welcome she would have received at heaven’s gates from your Dad and God. RIP sweet Eileen xxxx

I was so sad to hear of Aunty Eileen’s passing. I have a million happy memories of her as a child. She always made us welcome in her home, and loved us all like her own children. She was kind and caring and loved by us all. She will always be remembered with warm and loving thoughts.
Sadly missed by Shane Óg, Michele, Rían, Kealan and Sadhbh.

Jessie, , extremely sorry to hear about your mum. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Dreadful tough times. May your mum rest in peace. Xxx

Jacinta,
So sorry to hear the sad news about our sweetest auntie Eileen. Sending you and Kevin and all the family our love and condolences. Xxxx

Sincere condolences to you & your family Jessie on the death of your mother.

Jessie so very sorry to hear about your beautiful Mum passing. These are very strange times but just to let you know I am thinking of you and your family sincere condolences.

Jessie. I was very sorry to hear of the sad passing of your mum. I know she has been very unwell but that too has presented its own challenges to you. I know that with the relatively recent passing of your father you all have been through a very tough time of it. My sincerest condolences and May she Rest In Peace.

Jacinta, I’m so sorry to hear of Eileen’s passing. It was lovely being able to celebrate her birthday last year with you and the Doherty’s in your house. Such was such a lovely warm person and mum was mad about her. I got to see the funeral on-line with Dad. My thoughts are with you and Kevin during this sad time and hopefully we will try and get over to you when things settle down, take care and talk soon.

Deepest sympathies to all Eileen's extended family and friends on her recent passing. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

My deepest sympathies to Jacinta,Kevin and family on the lost of their beloved mother Eileen God bless her

Sincere sympathies Kevin & Jessie on Eileen's passing. RIP