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Sheila Newell (née McCorry)

Sheila Newell (née McCorry)

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The death has occurred of Sheila Newell (née McCorry)

John Coogan Park, Newcastle, Galway / Blacklion, Cavan

Formerly of Gowlan, Blacklion, Co. Cavan.

 

Sheila passed away very peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of The Galway Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, on April 22nd, 2026.

 

Predeceased by her loving parents Gerald and Mary McCorry, her sister Geraldine and her brother John-Francis.

 

Beloved wife of Martin. Sheila will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving husband, sons Garry and Martin, daughter Clodagh, son-in-law Noel, daughter-in-law Eileen and Garry's partner Aisling, her 7 adoring grandchildren Marty, Dylan, Darren, Annie, Tara, Jane and Jason, brother Garry McCorry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

 

May Sheila's Gentle Soul Rest In Eternal Peace

 

Reposing at St. Pio's Room, within the Church of the Sacred Heart, Westside, Galway (H91 E781), on Friday the 24th April from 5:00pm followed by removal at 6:30pm into the church. Sheila's Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Saturday the 25th of April at 10:00am. Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery (H91 XW62).

 

Sheila's Funeral Mass will be live-streamed via

catholic-church-of-the-sacred-heart - MCN

 

House strictly private please.

 

Family flowers only.

Donations, if desired, to The Galway Hospice Foundation.

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Book of Condolence: For those of you who would like to offer a message of sympathy, you are invited to do so in the 'condolences' section below. The Newell Family would like to thank you most sincerely for all your kindness and support, at this very sad time.

Condolences

P.J Margaret Kenefick, Blacklion

Deepest sympathy to Martin and all the family on the sad passing of Sheila, may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

,John keaveney salthill

Sincere sympathy to Martin and family on Shielas passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace

Conor eileenhealy

So sorry for your loss 🙏 We have spent lots of lovely hours with you both. Great fun and chats , over a long no. Of years . Xxxxxx

Eugene and Marie Kelly

Our deepest sympathy to Martin and family on Sheilas passing .We have many happy memories of days gone by in Salthill