In memoriam: Caroline Fitzgerald, Holy Trinity, Westport

 


In memoriam


It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Caroline Fitzgerald (Dr Caroline Anne Fitzgerald), faithful and committed Westport parishioner, former Parish Reader, and a kind and generous friend to many. 

May she rest in peace and rise in glory +

Our prayers and sympathy are with all Caroline's family: in particular, her husband Rob, son Cullan, sister Pen, sister-in-law Joan, Caroline's cousin Mary, and her nephews and grand-nieces. 

Funeral arrangements are below, as published on RIP.ie.



Caroline Fitzgerald

Rosmoney, Carrowholly, Westport, Co. Mayo

 

Caroline, died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, on Sunday 11th January, 2026, after a short illness, with her family and friends by her side.

 

She will be sadly missed by all her loving family, her husband Rob, son Cullan, sister Pen, sister-in-law Joan, her cousin Mary, nephews, grand-nieces, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

 

Reposing in Navin's Funeral Home Westport (F28 XR61) on Wednesday 14th Jan from 5pm-6pm.

 

Funeral Service for Caroline will take place in St. Mary's Church, Westport, Officiated by Rev. Suzanne Cousins on Thursday 15th Jan, arriving at 12noon for service at 12:30pm with burial immediately afterwards in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Newport Road, Westport.

 

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired to Medecin Sans frontiere.

http://www.msf.ie/donate


https://rip.ie/death-notice/caroline-fitzgerald-mayo-westport-617923





Pastoral care and enquiries:  
Revd Suzanne Cousins 
Aughaval Group of Parishes, 
United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe, Church of Ireland 
Tel. 083 800 3233 
Email aughaval@tuam.anglican.org

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