Mary Higgins
(née Hand)

Mary Higgins (nee Hand), Barrymore, Kiltoom, Athlone on the 4th September, 2023, peacefully, after a brief illness, bravely borne, in the loving care of the staff of Mayo-Roscommon Hospice and her family. Beloved wife of Eamonn and adoring mother of Cian, Eavan and son-in- law Shane, Mary is pre-deceased by her parents, Michael and Teresa Hand (Ardmullen) and her brother, Det. Gda Frank Hand (Lucan).

Sadly missed by her sisters, Teresa Hand-Campbell (The Glebe, Kiltoom) and Breda Hand (Fardrum, Athlone), her brothers Michael Hand (Rathfarnham), John Hand (Navan) and Eugene Hand (Brideswell), sisters-in law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide circle of friends and colleagues at Coláiste Chiáráin/St. Joseph’s College Summerhill and Convent of Mercy, Granard where she inspired, informed and influenced generations of young students.

Her distinctive trademark of total commitment and genuine dedication is the hallmark of her unique character and personality.

Lying in repose at her home in Barrymore (N37 HY33) this Wednesday (6th September) from 4pm-8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday (7th September) at 11am at the Church of the Risen Christ, Ballybay (N37 NY36). Burial afterwards at Kiltoom Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Mayo-Roscommon Hospice.

Ar dheis Dé to raibh a hanam dílis.

“Mol an Óige agus tiocfaidh sí”

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