Maugie (Margaret) Francis

I am so saddened to hear of Maugie's untimely death. Blackrock will not be the same without her, and her beautiful smile.
My deepest condolences to you all on the sad occasion.

John, Dolores and all Maugie's family, deepest sympathy to you all. Maugie was without doubt one of the most cheerful, positive and elegant lady's I have met. Will miss her wit and company on the hills. RIP Maugie.

I have been trying to find the words to express the sadness I feel, but they escape me.
Maugie was an incredible woman, full of joy and laughter, and I loved how practical she was. It was a privilege to be your friend
I love you and I miss you.
John, Dolores, Ann and the rest of the family, I send you my love.

The news of Maugie's death is hard to process. She had such extraordinary vitality and resilience, I had absolutely no doubt that I would see her again this summer and enjoy a drive out into the country, as we usually did on my trips back to Galway, picking up the conversation easily from the year before. We'd known each other since the early 1950s -- probably since Sister Elizabeth's class in the far-from-merciful Convent of Mercy. I am so grateful for this long friendship and am finding it hard to believe that the magnificent Maugie is truly gone. Sending heartfelt sympathy to John as well as to Mary, Ann and Dolores.

To John, Mary, Anne, Dolores & family, we were so saddened to hear of Maugie's untimely passing rip. Due to unforeseen circumstances we couldnt be with ye. Know that you are all in our thoughts, hearts & prayers. We feel privileged to have known Maugie and enjoyed many a chat & laugh at the Creamery. Maugie will be sorely missed. I will carry her memory on every camino.

Dear John. Hearing just 2day that Maugie had passed away came as a great shock. When we met some months ago now, Maugie was so much part of everything. She is now at peace, in a new life of love + reward, in return for her inate goodness + generosity of spirit. My deepest sympathy to you John + the extended Francis family.

I was very sorry to hear of Maugie’s recent passing. Deepest condolences to John and to her sisters, Mary, Ann and Dolores. I was away and was sorry to have missed her funeral. I knew Maugie as a very friendly good humoured colleague in Ross House where she was deeply committed to her work in Traveller Education. In more recent times she was a loyal attendee at our monthly retirement gatherings in Salthill, often dropping in on her way to or from a swim in Blackrock. We will miss her. Rest in peace Maugie.

Our heartfelt sympathies to John, Mary, Ann & Dolores & their families on the passing of Maugie.
May she rest in peace.

That photo captures so much of Maugie's essence: fun, laughter and an ability to launch into a conversation as if we were picking up from a chat of last week. I met her seldom in recent years but growing up knew her as one of the well-known Francis family of Woodquay driving around with their delightful parents in that vintage car.
I was truly shocked to hear of her sudden death and can only image how you John, Mary, Anne and Dolores, and her extended family will be left with a gaping hole.
But you will also have the pearls (appropriate that Margaret means pearl) that she left behind and I know there were many and eclectic.
May her joyful soul rest in peace and may be wonderful times you shared bring you solace.

My deepest condolences on the loss of your dear sister Maugie.
May her gentle soul rest in peace

My deepest condolences on the loss of your dear sister Maugie.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Brón ar an mbás - Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Maugie fondly remembered for her dedicated service in education on behalf of the Department of Education
Suaimhneas síoraí go raibh ag Maugie

Sincere Sympathy to the Walshe and Francis family and extended families on your sad loss
May Maugie rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Ann and to the Francis and Walsh families on the sad passing of Maugie. May she rest in peace.

When I joined the inspectorate in 2000 and was assigned to Ross House in Galway, I met and worked with a wonderful crew of inspectors, psychologists, and. . . Maugie. She was one of a kind, from whom positivity, fun and empathy emanated. Coffee break in Ross House, with Maugie in our midst, was always life-giving. Sincere condolences to John, to her sisters and extended family. Her light will always shine brightly in our memories.

My deepest sympathy to John, Mary, Ann, and Dolores at this very sad and lonesome time.

Maugie contributed so much to Traveller education during her career and did it with such patience and grace.
May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to husband John and siblings, to all the extended Walsh and Francis families, in-laws, relatives and friends on the sad passing of your beloved Maugie, whom I had the privilege to know and work with during my years in community care. She was always such a positive, pleasant, friendly lady, one always felt better after meeting her. May she rest in peace and enjoy eternal reward and may God comfort and console you all at this difficult and sorrowful time.

I have just heard of Maugie’s death. I am shocked and saddened. We only met on a few occasions through the swimming fraternity. Her warm and friendly personality left its mark. She made a difference. Rest in peace Maugie

Sincere condolences to all of the Walsh and Francis families on your very sad loss of Maugie. The light of heaven to her.
"Ní imithe uainn atá said, ach imithe romhainn".

Dear John
Eimear and I have been friends with your lovely amazing wife Maugie for virtually a lifetime and although I have met with you so few times,but memorably, and having enjoyed your and Maugie’s warm hospitality in your beautiful home in Menlo,
I want to say how sorry I am to hear the sad news of Maugie’s death. I hope you can take solace in the warmth of feeling that Maugie and yourself engendered among so many of the people befriended by both of you over so many years.
You and Maugies’ sisters will be in my thoughts at this sad time.
Tom Berry

Deepest sympathy to john,Anne and sisters. on the passing of Maugie.
May she Rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Ann and all the Francis Family, may your beloved sister Rest in Peace 🙏

Heartfelt sympathies to Anne & the Francis sisters on the sad loss of your dear sister Maugie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere Condolences to John and Maugie’s sisters on the passing of such a wonderful person.Ní Maith lion bhur dtrioblóid .Oliver Niland

Sincere sympathy to Ann and Fancis and Walsh families on the sad passing of Maugie. May you all find comfort in her life well lived. May she rest in peace

My deepest sympathy to John and the Francis Family on the sad passing of Maugie. May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Deepest sympathy to John and the Francis Family on the passing of Maugie.
May she rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to John, Dolores, Ann, Mary and all the extended Family & Friends of Maugie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all of Maugie's family on her sad passing.....she was such a special lady, so full of enthusiasm, kindness and love.
She made such an enormous difference to Education, but particularly to Traveller Education, and inspired so many of us by just "being Maugie", a breath of fresh air, and a woman way ahead of her time.
God rest you, gentle lady...and thank you ! 🤍

My deepest sympathy to Mary, Ann, Dolores and John on the sad passing of Maugie.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
May Maugie rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to John, Mary, Ann and Dolores on the sad passing of your beloved Maugie. Maugie was totally dedicated to her work in education and certainly made a difference. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

All of you who knew Maugie knew her fun , never ending sense of exploration and adventure - what will be a loss is that sense of fairness and justice and the kindest way of putting sense on every situation . She has left a strong example of how to live a great life .Go well Maugie! From the heart of Africa the kind messages have been sent!

My first decent hill walk in Galway was with Maugie and John, and I enjoyed a few more. Always good company. My condolences to John and to all Maugie's family. May she rest in peace.

Maugie was such a lovely and interesting lady. So warm and full of fun on the occasions that we met. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you at this time, John F.

Sincere sympathy to John and the Francis family.
Gabriel and Margaret McLoughlin

John, I was very saddened to hear of Maugie’s death.
Deepest sympathy to you and Maugie’s family.
May she rest in peace.
Mixie

Sincere sympathy to Ann and the extended Francis and Walsh families on the sad passing of Maugie. May she rest in peace.

Comhbhrón ó chroí leat a John agus le muintir Mhaugie uilig agus le cáirde Mhaugie.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal.
Ní maith liom bhur dtrioblóid

To Margaret, Terry and extended Francis family .We are deeply sorry for your loss. May Maugie rest in peace .

The Club and its membership wish to offer sincere sympathy to all of Maugie's family at this very sad and difficult time. May God rest her soul and strengthen you all. We also remember Jimmy and Peggie at this time. Western Veteran and Vintage Motor Club.

Sincere sympathy to John and family on the passing of Maughie. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Maugie's husband John, her sisters Mary, Ann and Dolores and extended families at this sad and difficult time. May she rest in peace in her Heavenly home.

I was very sad to hear of the death of Maugie. She was a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of meeting her through our work in Traveller Education when I was working with the INTO. Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam uasal.

Sincere condolences to Ann and all of Maudie’s family. She was someone I met in later years, and her indomitable spirit shone out from her, and was inspiring. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to you John F and to all of Maugie's family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Remembering Maugie with fondness & admiration for her commitment & professionalism to education & the Traveller Community. It was a privilege to have known her & to have worked with her in the Dept. of Education some years ago. And she was good craic! Sincere condolences to her husband John, to her siblings & extended families & to her friends & former colleagues at this sad time. May Maugie Rest in Peace.

My deepest sympathies John and family on the passing of your dear Maugie. She was an absolute lady and it was a pleasure to know her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathises to you all on the loss of your dear Maugie,May she rest in Peace.Our prayers are with you all at this sad time🙏🙏

Deepest sympathy to John, Mary, Ann, Dolores & the extended Francis & Walsh families on the passing of Maugie. May she rest in peace.

So sad to hear about the passing of Maugie. Condolences to John and all the Francis and Walsh families. May she Rest in Peace.

Heartfelt condolences to all of Maugie’s family and friends. I remember her as a dedicated and efficient support for the Traveller Community as well as being a lovely person in herself. Go bhfaisce Dia ina bhaclainn soculach i is go dtuga Se solas daoibhse a airionn uaibh i.

Sincere sympathies to John, Ann, Mary and Dolores on the sad loss of your dearest Maugie. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to John, Mary, Ann, Dolores and extended families on the death of Maugie.
May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.

With sincete sympathy to John, Mary, Ann, Delores and all the Francis family on the passing of Maugie.
Ar dheis Dia go raibh a hanam uasal.

Sincere sympathy to husband John, sisters, Mary, Ann & Dolores, extended Francis and Walsh families on the death of dear Maugie. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to John and
To The Francis sisters on the
sad death on your beloved
Maugie.
May she rest in peace and happiness.
Lorna

Sympathies to John on sad passing of Maugie and to all her family.

So Sad to hear of of Sudden passing of Maugie. Sincere sympathy to the Walsh & Francis Families. May she Rest In Peace.

Dear Mary and all Maugies family and friends. I cant believe that Maugie is no longer with us. Thinking of you all at this sad time and sending you all my love. I had many laughs with Maugie after swims in blackrock over the years and remember the good days.

Solas na bhFlaitheas ar a hanam uasal. Ceol na bhflaitheas go gcloisfidh si. Croist lei ar an bhealach.

Sincere condolences to Ann and all the Francis and Walsh family on the sad passing of Maugie. May she rest in peace.