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Eileen Durkan nee Groarke,

Philadelphia and formerly of Ballinvoher, Swinford - peacefully at her home in Philadelphia on December 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late John Durkan formerly of Ballydrum, Swinford.

Loving mother of Maureen Reusche (David), Patricia Durkan, John Durkan (Kelly Rudnick) and Cathy Durkan (Kris Whitenack).

Survived by her 9 grandchildren Robert (Amy), Kerry (Bill), MaryBeth (Michael), Kate, Aidan, Drew, Lauren, Shane and Noel and her 2 great-grandchildren Gus and Zoe. 

Sister of Phil McNeela (Micky) and Eddie Groarke.

Loving aunt and cousin to many family members in the United States, Ireland, England and Wales. 

A Private Funeral Mass will be held at Nativity BVM in Media at 4pm GMT today, Wednesday December 23rd.

Video available at https://www.donohuefuneralhome.com/obituary/Eileen-Durkan

 
Catriona Doherty and family
Sincere condolences from all of us
Jim Neary
Condolences from the Neary family (Buncrana), I often heard my father (Paddy Neary, Tumgesh) speak of the family.
Teresa O’Grady & family, Cloonlara
Sincere condolences to Eileen’s family in Philadelphia and to her sister Phil McNeela and her brother Eddie. May she rest in peace.
Geraldine hall
Deepest sympathy to the durkan family, on the passing of Eileen,May her gentle soul Rest In Peace such a lady,
Mary Gallagher Rathdubh
My deepest sympathy to Phil on the death of your Sister Eileen. May she rest in peace.
John McGloin Swinford
Deepest Sympathy to the Durkin family in Philadelphia and the Mcneela family Swinford on the death of Eileen may she rest in peace
Eugene Kenny,Kilbride.
Sincere sympathy to Eileen’s family in Philadelphia and to her sister Phil mc Neela and her brother Eddie. May she Rest In Peace.
Dympna & Jim O'Donnell
Our sympathy to the Durkan,Groarke and Mc Neela family. May she rest in peace.
Martin and Therese (Ford) Hennigan and family
Very sorry to hear of Eileen's passing, a lovely lady, God Rest Her. We have wonderful memories of meeting both John and Eileen thru the years in Philadelphia and here in Swinford. It was always wonderful to meet them when they were home. Sincere sympathy to all their family. God rest them both.RIP
Angela Clarke
Sincere sympathy to Phil and all the family on the sad passing of Eileen may she rest in peace.
Padraig Horkan & Family
My deepest sympathy to Eileen's family in Philadelphia and in Swinford, many happy memories of her visits. May she rest in peace.
Marian & Paddy Duffy
What a beautiful lady! Loved chatting with her when we would meet at the Irish Center. Sending our sympathy to all the family.
Tina and Tommie Mc Nicholas Swinford
Sincere sympathy to Phil and Eddie also the extended family on the sad loss of Eileen RIP
Kathleen Callaghan, Tullinacurra.
Deepest sympathy to Phil and Eddie on the death of your sister Eileen. May her Gentle Soul rest in Peace .
kathleen & Donal Benson Swinford
So sorry to hear of Eileens death . RIP. Deepest sympathy to her immediate family , also to her sister Phil McNeela and brother Eddie and family circle .
Michael and Kathleen Campbell and Family, Newpark
Our deepest sympathy to Maureen, Patricia, Johnny, Cathy, Phil and Eddie on the death of your lovely Mum and sister. We have fond memories of her from her days working in the cinema in Swinford, to meeting Eileen and John in their lovely home in Philadelphia. May she rest in peace.
Thomas and Mary Marren Cloonfinish
Sincere sympathy to Phil and Eddie and the Groake and Durkan families on the passing of Eileen. May she rest in peace.
michael and patricia brennan (nee Jordan Lislackagh)
Sincerest sympathy to the Durkan family and to Phil and Eddie on the sad passing of Eileen in Philadelphia.
May she rest in peace and may God comfort you all.
Martin and Monica Henry and Family, Lisloughna
Sincere sympathy to Phil (Micky) on the death of your sister Eileen and to all the Durkan Family. May Eileen Rest in Peace.
Martin & Annie McNeela
Sincere smypathy to Phil and Eddie on the death of your sister Eileen and all the Durkin family May she Rest In Peace.
Patricia Campbell
Deepest sympathy Eddie and Phil on the death of your sister Eileen. May she rest in peace Patricia Campbell Meelick
Mary & Michael McNicholas
Sincere sympathy to Phi and Eddie and the Durkin family. May Eileen rest I'm peace.
Anita and Michael Durkan
Sincere sympathy to Phil and Eddie and to Eileen’s family
Gerald and Maureen Rowley Dublin/Meelick
Sincere sympathy on Eileen's death to her family and to Eddie and Phil . May Eileen rest in peace.
Sean & Mary Donlon, Carnacross, Swinford
Deepest sympathy to the Durkin Family on the passing of your mother and also to Eddie Groake and Phil McNeela on the sad loss of your sister Eileen. May she rest in peace.
Della & Martin Mannion Lislackagh
To all the Durian family Philadelphia to her brother Eddie sister Phil Swinford so sorry to hear of Eileen's passing May her gentle soul rest in peace
Jim and Geraldine Turbitt
Sincere sympathy to Phil and Eddie on the death of your sister Eileen .May she rest in peace
Michael Kennedy Cloonlara Swinford (now Kilcar Donegal)
Sincere condolences to the Durcan Family on your sad loss. My memory of your mother and father is the Summer of 1971 when I stayed in their home in Philadelphia. They taught me what true family life meant. Eileen is now doing her dancing in heaven.
The foote family Swinford.
So sorry Eddie Phil and families
May she rest in peace,
Teresa Moran (Lynskey)
Sincere sympathies to Phil and Eddie and Eileen's family
Robert & Frances Healy/Conwell
Sincere condolences to Eileen's family, to Phil, Eddie and their families. May Eileen rest in peace.
Seamus & Mary O Hara & Family Gurteen sligo
We were so sad to here of Eileen’s passing,We have so many lovely memories of Eileen in Philadelphia and in swinford,Both herself and her late husband John were so good to us when we lived in Philadelphia ,Out Deepest sympathy to all of her Family,Am sure she waltzing with John now up in Heaven,May her Gentle soul rest in peace.
John and Christine Dempsey Ballinvoher Swinford
Our Sincere sympathy to all the Durkan Family. And heartfelt sympathy to her brother Eddie and Sister Phil .. May her soul rest in peace .
Paddy and Margaret Noone
Sincere condolences on the death of Ellen ,to all her family in Philadelphia and Swinford .May she rest in peace .
Michael & Patsy Rowley..
We offer our condolences to Eileen's family - her children grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister Phil and brother Eddie in Swinford nephews and nieces cousins and brother in Law. May she rest in peace.
Mary and Paddy Smyth
Our sincere sympathy to all the Durkan family. Our heartfelt sympathy to her much loved sister Phil and her dear brother Eddie.
Mary Cronolly & Gerry Gillespie
Deepest sympathy to Phil and all of Eileen's family on your sad loss. May she rest in peace.
Fr Gerry Burns
My sympathies to the Durkan family on the death of Eileen . Have lovely memories of herself and John during my years in Philadelphia. May She Rest in Peace
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