Maeve Somers
(née McGowan)

Dear Barry, Deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your beautiful Mum, Maeve RIP.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. Take care, Ann

Sincerest condolences to the Somers family on the death of Maeve.I have only just heard the news. She was a wonderful lady and great neighbour and will be sadly missed. I am not very mobile at the moment so am a little out of circulation. So sorry to have missed Maeve’s funeral Thinking and praying for you all.

To Dear Johnny, Maeve, Jean, David and Barry and all of Maeves extended family. Sincerest sympathies on your loss, Maeve was always such a lady, so elegant and well turned out and always smiling. She was a great neighbour to us when we arrived to Westfield Road nearly 35 years ago and she always maintained that gentle friendly nature for all the time we knew her. We are so sorry for your loss and wish you all strength over the next weeks and months ahead. Your wonderful memories of life with Maeve will keep her close.
May she rest in peace.

There are too many wonderful memories to count. From Friday nights running around your house with my sister, cousins and our friend bill, To French toast and coco in the morning. Watching the late late toy show at Christmas, pretending to be sick and miss school to go and spend the day with you at Westfield road. The days I got to spend with you were so special. Thank you for being so good to me. You will always remain in my heart and I'll be forever grateful I got so lucky to have you as my nanny.

Barry Phil Sinead and David we are so sorry to hear that Maeve has died but so glad that at the end of a long wonderful llife she was surrounded by the love of her family. On the occasions we met it was a pleasure to be in her company, she was a lovely lady. May her soul rest peacefully and may great memories of happy times shared comfort all Maeve’s family at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy on the loss of Maeve. She was a beautiful person who never passed by without pausing to chat. A lovely manner which she passed on to her children. They will miss her greatly.

May Maeve Rest In Peace .

Sincere condolences to maeve..jean,barry and david on the passing of your beloved mother. I always thought of her as the matriarch of westfield road..always so elegent ..and sweet and kind in her ways. I know you are going to miss her terribly. Hope all the good memories you have carry you thro the coming days and weeks..ar dheis de go raibh a hanam dilis

I was so sad to hear about Mrs. Somers’ passing. She was such a kindhearted lady, always warm and attentive, and she had a way of making you feel good just by being around her.

What I’ll always remember is how she made time not only for her own children and grandchildren, but also for their friends and cousins too, treating them as if they were her own.

Our two children loved going to her house with their cousins, Sinead and David and she was always so delighted to welcome them, especially for the Friday night sleepovers, that she and they all looked forward to so much. Those are such special memories, and they show just how much love and joy Mrs Somers’ gave to everyone around her. Nothing was any bother for her.

I know she will be greatly missed by all her family and all of us who had the privilege to know and love her gentleness and grace.

Rest well, Mrs Somers. May your eternal soul be in everlasting peace💜
Shirley Caffrey-Thanacoody

We all had the pleasure of knowing Maeve, she was a very warm, kind, welcoming woman who was always there with her beautiful smile,making you feel like she was really was delighted to see you. Maeve was always genuinely interested in what was happening in your world and was always supportive in whatever was happening.we are blessed to have had the pleasure of her company on many occasions.We are thinking of all her family at this time. Especially Barry, David, Jean and Meave. Love the Mcgillycuddy's

Deepest condolences to Barry, David, Jean , Maeve, Uncle Johnny and the McGowan, Somers and Dunne families.
Maeve was a lovely gentle lady, who made everyone welcome and was always a pleasure to meet. She will be greatly missed.

Condolences to Maeve's family,Maeve was gentle lady, I used to enjoy talking to Maeve at lip reading classes in Chimes,Condolences to young Maeve from Tina, Maureen, Joan and Jean,
May Maeve rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Somers family on the death of the wonderful Maeve. A warm and kind neighbour, always ready for a chat, and a long time resident on Westfield Road, she will be sadly missed by all of us in number seventeen. May you rest in peace now, Maeve. Paud and Family.

Dear Barry, David, Jean, Maeve and Johnny, we have so many happy memories of Maeve and her warm and welcoming ways. Maeve was so kind to us always and it was a pleasure to be in her company. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to you Barry, David, Jean, Maeve, and Johnny.

You guys hit the jackpot having the lovely, kind, thoughtful, Maeve as your Mother.

I feel very fortunate to have known Maeve, she was wonderful lady. Always very welcoming when I visited her in Harold’s Cross.

I have very fond memories of Maeve in our house. Singing and dancing, at any gathering we had.

She brought with her, her lovely smile, her great way she had with people, she just knew how to draw them in.

She left something different for everyone to remember her bye.

It was a great pleasure to have her in my life.

Maeve was such a kind and wonderful presence, always positive and in good spirits. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Sending our love to her family x

Our sincere sympathy to Barry. David. Jean. Maeve Uncle Johnny and all the extended Somers and Mcgowan families on the sad loss of Maeve Her beautiful character always fitted in nicely at many social occasions in Kilkenny. May she rest in peace.

What a lovely sweet woman Maeve was. She baked scones for me and prayed I’d get my first Job and served my children and I lovely tea and biscuits in her warm and cosy kitchen. I have fond memories of Maeve of great chats at family gatherings. Her work is done and while I know all her family and Johnny will be very sad take comfort from knowing such a kind and loving person who will live for ever more in your hearts. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace. X

Mrs Somers was blessed to have all of you as a family in her long life. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and partner to Johnnie. She was a true lady, elegant & graceful.

One of my fondest memories of Mrs Somers stretches back decades ago when my sister Una & I accidentally pulled down the curtains in her home. In response she gave us both a warm gentle smile.


She was a pillar of strength and it is that very strength of spirit that each one of you will embrace together as a family.

My heartfelt condolences. May Mrs Somers Rest In Peace 💜

I still remember to this day Mrs Somers’ delicious French toast with hot chocolate at her house with David, and then going out into the garden. That memory I have reflects how I remember her.. warm and happy.

My sincere sympathy to all Maeve's family and to Uncle Johnny at this very sad time. Maeve was a true lady and was loved by everyone she met. She will be hugely missed. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Our deepest sympathy to Johnny and family on Meave's passing. It was always a pleasure to meet her at family occasions over the years. May she rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to our friend John, his family & Maeve’s family at this very difficult time. Maeve was an absolute lady and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Heartfelt Condolences Barry,Jean,& Maeve on the death of your beloved mother.Fond memories of her coming to the surgery she was a delightful patient and always had a great chat with her so glamorous loved her style.She will be missed from Westfield Road.Thinking of you all.RIP Mrs Somers.🙏🏻❤️

Nana, you will always have a special place in my heart and never forgotten. You were loved by all who knew you and lived a wonderful life filled with loving memories of family and friends. Love you to bits, rest in peace xoxo

In loving memeory of Maeve. A beautiful lady and friend, always so pleasant and kind. Such a gift to have known Maeve and will cherish our memories forever. Rest in peace , never forgotten.

Marie and family 🩷🩷🩷

I have always been in awe of the grace and dignity my Nanny carried herself through this world with. She lead with a kind heart and stead fast faith. I have always strived to emulate the empathy and compassion she shows to everyone in her path. She is my hero in this world and I will miss our chats on Westfield road... Endless cups of tea and biscuits.

When I think of my darling Mother-In-Law these are the words that come to mind: Values such as independence, courage, generosity, sensitivity, kindness, integrity, dignity, whimsy, and indeed the word ‘life’ itself – for few people I have ever known, lived life as well as she did.
Maeve faced life’s challenges with humor, and grace, always looking for the silver lining. Nothing a cup of tea and a good laugh couldn’t solve. I will miss her and keep her in my heart.

Deepest sympathy to Maeves partner Johnny and to her Family on her passing. May Maeve's gentle soul rest in Heavenly Peace.

Brigid Kelly, Ardclough cards.

Sincere sympathy to Barry, David, Jean, Meave, my brother Johnny and extended family on the passing of a dear friend Meave.

A long life well lived, and we always enjoyed Meaves company on her many visit to us here in Castlecomer.

Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Maeve. My condolences to Jean, Maeve Junior and all the Somer's family.
RIP

Barry, David, Jean, Maeve, Johnny and all the Somers family. We have some lovely memories of Granny Maeve, always such an elegant lady with a kind heart and a deep love for her family. May she rest in peace.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.

Christmas morning, attack the presents, change into the fancy clothes, two buses across town to Westfield Road and the annual McGowan Family Clan Christmas lunch. Love & laughter with the family. Queen "Maeve" was graceful, kind, caring, emphatic, great sense of humor and always one with a genuine smile (those eyes, stunning) Forever grateful to have had you in my life. The Boyers visits over the years, vivid recall from my past. The fondest memories evolved around sitting with Maeve and her siblings recollecting their Fairview up bringing. There is a sadness today, however the spirit of the departed remains strong in the hearts of those that remain, thank you Aunty Maeve, together with Nana Maeve & Papa Thomas , Buddy , Fergus , Joan , Aideen, Enda & the additional 21 Annesley Bridge Road collective , that makes me smile , may the good lord shine a light on you and yours during this , their hour of need .

To all the Somers family, our deepest condolences to all of you at this sad time.Your mam and my precious Auntie was an amazing woman whom I will always cherish in my heart, thank you Auntie Maeve for the mentoring, R.I.P.
in heaven xx🙏

My dear Aunty Maeve. I guess your little sister, my Mam, needed you with her.
Thank you for so many happy memories. I used to love staying with you when I was a kid, lots of cosy meals in your kitchen where there was always a salad to be had, and always tales of when the McGowan clan were growing up which I never tired of hearing for as long as you were able to tell them.
To Barry, David , Jean and Maeve, your Mam was a strong, kind and proud and elegant lady, her love and pride for you all shone through and I know you will miss her immeasurably, but please take comfort from knowing how you all looked after her so well when she needed you.
Rest in peace Aunty Maeve, mam will have the kettle on no doubt, you have lots to catch up on x

We have such lovely memories of your beloved mother and grandmother Maeve. Memories of her arriving in Old Orchard to cook dinner on a Friday evening and to take her grandchildren for a sleepover. Ruth was lucky to be included as an extra grandchild and we all called her Granny Maeve. We enjoyed her company at many parties and looked forward to her party piece. She told us great stories of her life. Her place in Heaven is guaranteed. May she rest in peace. Condolences to you all x

Deepest sympathy to Maeves Family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

A wonderful woman who was kindness itself. My love and condolences to Jean Maeve Barry David and Johnny.

A great lady ,a huge loss and always a stalwart friend to my mum Peggy and all on Westfield.