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Rita McGowan (née Fitzsimons)

Rita McGowan (née Fitzsimons)

Dublin, Castleknock

McGOWAN (née Fitzsimons), Rita (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Kishavanna, Co. Kildare) March 5th, 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at The Mater Private Hospital. Beloved wife of Denis and much-loved mother of Owen and Fiona. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, sister Caroline, brothers Tom, Philip and Pat, grandchildren Naoise, Oisín and Ríona, son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Rachel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at her home on Thursday evening (March 7th) between 5 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Friday morning (March 8th) to The Church of Our Lady Mother of the Church, Castleknock arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Rita’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK.

Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left by selecting Book of Condolences over.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Vincent DePaul.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

Funeral Information

Friday 8th March 2024

11 am

The Family would appreciate if you could leave a message to be put into a book of condolences for the family.

Eugene @ Catherine CostiganFriend

Our deepest Sympathy Fiona @ Family on the death of your dear Mam

Marie & John HaigneyFamily Friend

Sorry for your loss, condolences to all of the family. R.I.P. Rita

Veronica and John TimmonsFriend

So sorry for the passing of your mother Fiona. Condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you today.

Brian O’ConnellCousin

Dear Dennis,
We are very sorry to hear of your sad loss. Please accept our sympathies and condolences. Our heart goes out to all of your family.
Brian O’Connell