Fionnuala Byrne

Fionnuala (Peacefully) in the loving care of the nurses and staff of Brooklodge Nursing Home, Ballyglunin, Tuam. Predeceased by her sister Nessa. Formerly of the James Hardiman Library, NUI, Galway. Deeply regretted by her husband David Burke, children Miriam, Aoife and Colum, son-in-law Eddie Wilson; Aoife’s fiancé Dermot Arnold; sisters Riana (Tuam), Dervilla (Maynooth) and Miriam (Toronto); brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 1o’c in the Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam, followed by burial in Tuam Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Irish Alzheimers Society would be appreciated. Donate here https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

A celebration of Fionnuala’s life will be held at a later date.

Funeral Mass can be viewed at Tuam Cathedral webcam

The Burke and Byrne families appreciate your respect, support and understanding at this time. Those who would like to leave a message of condolence may do so on the condolence section below or at groganfdcondolences@gmail.com 

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, house is private.

“To live in hearts we leave, is not to die.”