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Marie Lynch (née Fitzgerald), Summerhill House, Mallow and formerly of Tullow, Co. Carlow, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family at home on February 23rd 2026.
Beloved wife of the late John B. Lynch, devoted mother of Gearóid, Garvan, Síne (McAuley) and Niamh, sister of John and Desmond.
Predeceased by her sisters Rita, Olive, Attracta, Geraldine and Caroline, brothers Evan and Jimmy and her daughter-in-law Deirdre.
Sadly missed by her loving family and much adored as Mimi by her grandchildren James, Alannah, Elvie, Sloane-Marie and Howie, as well as her daughters-in-law, son-in-law, Niamh’s partner Ronan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and close circle of friends.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Lying in repose at her home, Summerhill House, Mallow (P51 W0YC) on Thursday (February 26th) from 4pm with Prayers at 7pm.
Reception into the Church of the Resurrection, Mallow on Friday (February 27th) for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Funeral afterwards to St. Gobnait’s Cemetery, Mallow.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank Marie’s exceptional carers Nora Mary, Paula, Denise, Nuala and all those who cared for Marie during her illness.
Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and fondly remembered Marie, with one mourner writing,
"A wonderful lady, so full of fun and glamourous to a tee! A vibrant presence in the golf club, and a great pal to my grandmother over the years. Sincere condolences on her passing, now she can be reunited with her dearly departed John".
Another message said, "So sorry to hearing of the passing of our beautiful neighbour and friend Marie may her gentle soul rest in peace. I have such fond memories of her time doing the travel slot on my program, she was always a breath of fresh air and at this time of year she would arrive to studio announcing that ‘Spring had Sprung’! She is now back with her beloved John and wherever they are I hope there is golf and sunshine. Thinking of all the family…..look after yourself and each other".
"My sincerest condolences to Gearóid Garvin, Síne & Niamh and the Lynch family on the passing of Marie. Such a beautiful lady your mother and Marie was always so so glamorous. A great business woman in the town of Mallow along with her beloved John. Thinking of you all at this difficult time," another person said.
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