Karen Higgins
(née McGowan)

The death has occurred peacefully of Karen Higgins, nèe McGowan, of No 2 Church View, Barnastang, Glenisland, Castlebar, Co Mayo, on February 23rd 2026 at the Mayo Roscommon Hospice,surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Thomas & Mary McGowan.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband, Eamon and by her adored children, Chloe, Tamsyn, Darragh, Emily & Aoife, her sister Ciara, brothers in law Damian & John, sisters in law Carmel & Connie, parents in law Jack & Eileen.

May Karen's gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at her residence in Glenisland, Eircode (F23T864) on Thursday evening from 5 pm until 7 pm.

House strictly private at all other times.

Removal from her residence on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 11 am in the church of the Holy Rosary, Glenisland, followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium.

The service will be live streamed from Shannon Crematorium on the following link at 14.55:

shannoncrematorium.com

Follow the link for livestreaming on the main page: Enter the password : KHPK to access the livestream.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Mayo Roscommon Hospice:

https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

The Higgins family would like to thank you for your co-operation and consideration at this difficult time. You are invited to leave your message of sympathy for the family below.

All enquiries to Paul Kilroy, Funeral Director on 0868543991.