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Mary Jameson died peacefully at her home on 29 October, 2019, after a long and healthy life, all of which she spent in her native parish of Ravensdale.
Daughter of the late Joe and Mary Ann McFarland, she grew up in Deerpark and upon her marriage to Daniel Jameson moved the short distance to his side of the parish to Dulargy where she lived for the rest of her days.
She was a kind and witty lady who had her own tough challenges, not least that she was widowed early in her marriage, and left with her young son and daughter to rear.
Mary would never see anyone go short or hungry even if it was at her own expense, and always liked to engage in craic.
Her folk were farmers and she helped out on the family farm. Her husband, Dan was also a farmer
Mary worked in the Ravensdale linen factory after her school days.
She enjoyed knitting and reading newspapers, along with playing bingo, attending sessions in the parish at a younger stage in her life.
Her other pastimes included a love of snooker and Gaelic football which she followed on television and watched regularly.
She was predeceased by her husband, twin brother, Dominic, her other brother, Joe; sister, Annie and her parents, Joe and Mary Ann.
She is sadly missed by her loving daughter, Mary Connor; son, Tom; son-in-law, Joe; Tom’s partner, Teresa; grandchildren, Carol, Lorraine, Ciarán, Niamh, Niall, Sinéad, Thomas and Daniel, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
After reposing at home and then at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Mary was taken to Saint Mary’s Church, Ravensdale.
Mass was celebrated by Fr Stephen Duffy PP assisted by Fr Pádraig Murphy. Fr Duffy delivered the eulogy.
Gifts symbolising her life were laid before the altar by grandchildren,
Charlie and Harry Gough, Kyla and Alfie Connor, Chloe Murphy and Daniel Jameson.
The Readings were read by Freddie Gough and Niamh Connor, while the Prayers of the Faithful were led by Alex Gough, Sinéad Connor, Ciarán Connor, Lorraine Gough.
The Offertory gifts were presented by Mary Connor and Teresa Corrigan.
The music was provided by soloist Carmel Rice and organist Fidelma Bellew.
Mary was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery.
Month’s Mind Mass was celebrated on Sunday, 24 November 24 in Saint Mary’s Church, Ravensdale.