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Lillian McElwee née Ruane,

Bohernasup and late of the Golf Links,  Ballina - suddenly at her residence.

Predeceased by her son Brian McElwee and brother Sean Ruane.

Lillian, beloved wife of Frank and dear mother of Francis, Eamon & Martina.  Sadly missed by her husband, daughter, sons, grandchildren Tadgh, Ciara, Emma, Lucas, Elona, Lily, Robbie, Debbie & Jesse, sisters Mary Syron (Ballina), Sr. Breege Ruane (Galway), brother Michael Ruane (Wexford), daughters-in-law Bernie, Lone & Olivia, son-in-law John, nephews, nieces, in-laws, relatives and friends.

Rest In Peace. 

Reposing at her residence (Eircode F26 C1W6) on Monday from 4pm until 8pm. House private all other times please.

Funeral Cortege will leave her residence on Tuesday morning at 11am to arrive at St. Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by burial in Leigue cemetery, Ballina.

Lillian’s funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Pieta House online at https://www.pieta.ie/support-our-work/donate/ or Threshold online at https://donate.threshold.ie/donate/~my-donation or c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina.

Padraic Munnelly. Letterkenny
My deepest sympathy to the members of the Mcelwee and Ruane families. May Lillian rest in peace.
Mary Walsh & family, Bonniconlon
Our sincere sympathy to Frank and family on the recent death of Lillian. A lovely lady, kind and gentle. May her dear soul rest in peace.
John mulderrig and family
Sincerest commiserations on the passing of lillian to the mcelwee family and also the ruanes and syron families may her gentle soul rest in peace
Caroline Conlon
So sorry for the loss of your mother Martina. May she rest in peace.
P. J & Kathleen Duffy, Knockmore
Deepest sympathy to Frank & Family on the sudden passing of Lillian . Keeping you all in out thoughts and prayers Rest in Peace Lillian
MC Loughlin family Market Square
Deepest sympathy to the mc elwee family on the passing of lillan may she rest in peace
Stephen and Veronica Donnelly
Sincere sympathy to Frank and the MC Elwee and Ruane family's on the passing of Lillian May her gentle soul rest in peace
Sean and Anne Marie Duffy.
Sincere sympathy Frank and all the family on the sad and sudden death of Lillian.May she have eternal rest.
Ferguson Family Ballyholan.
Sincere condolences to Frank and Family on the death of Lillian . May she rest in peace
Margaret and Raymond Reddington
Our deepest sympathy to Frank and the family on the death of Lillian also extended families. May her kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Séamus and Joan Callaghan Coolturk
Sincere condolences to Frank and Family also to her sisters Mary and Sr.Breege brother Michael, extended Ruane and Syron families on the sad sudden passing of Lillian. May her gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Rosaleen and Carmel Hughes.
Our sincere sympathy to Frank and family on the death of your beloved Lillian,wife,mo ther and grandmother,and to the extended McElwee,and Ruane families.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam .
Maura Healy
Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of dear Lillian.May her gentle soul rest in peace
Tom and Patricia Kelly Rehins
Deepest sympathy to Frank and family on the loss of Lillian wife and mother and grandmother. May her gentle Soul Rest In Peace
Gerry Heneghan and family Shanaghy Heights Ballina
Sincere condolences to Frank and family on the sad passing of Lillian. Frank, you worked with my father in law George Bowdrey a long time ago and anytime you met us you'd love to talk about it. Lillian was a lovely lady ,may she rest in peace.
Michael Brogan
Sincere sympathy to the McElwee family’s on the sad passing of Lillian, may her soul rest in peace
Tom and Nora Carr
Sincere Sympathy to Frank, Martina, Francis, Eamon and the extended McElwee and Ruane families on the sad passing of Lillian. Lillian was a lovely lady and a great neighbour. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Stephanie Stapleton
Deepest sympathies to the McElwee family on the sad passing of Lillian. May she rest in peace.
James and Noreen Ganley
Sincere sympathy to Frank and family and extended Mc Elwee and Ruane families on the passing of Lillian. We are deeply saddened to hear of her sudden death. Lillian was such a lovely lady. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Michael & Breege Garrett
Sincere sympathy to Frank & family on the passing of Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Una Hunt
Martina and family I am so sorry for your sad loss
may she rest in peace
she was a lovely lady.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all
Martin and Kathleen carrabine
Our deepest sympathy to Frank and familie on the passing of your wife and mother may she rest in peace
Garry Keaveney
Condolences to Frank and family. Rip
Mickey and Mary Stenson
Sincere sympathy to Frank and extended families on Lilian's sudden passing. May her kind and gentle Soul Rest in Peace. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Gerardine and Michael Dee
Sincere sympathy to Frank and all the family at this sad time and also to Lilian’s siblings and all the extended McElwee and Ruane families. Thinking of you all. May Lilian rest in peace.
Pádraig and Margie Kenny
Deepest sympathy to Frank and family on the sad passing of Lillian. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Maureen and Henry Kelly
Deepest sympathies to you all on the passing of Lillian. May she rest in peace.
Marie Forde & family
Our very sincere sympathy to Frank, Martina, Francis, Eamon and to all the extended McElwee and Ruane on the sudden & sad passing of Lilian. A lovely, gentle, kind, quiet & friendly lady who will be missed by all who knew her. May God comfort you all at this very sad time and May her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
John sheehan culleens
Deepest condolences to frank and family on the passing of lillian may she rest in peace
Angie O'Hara
Sincere condolences to Frank, Francis, Eamon Martina & John and extended McElwee family on Lillian's passing. Thinking of ye all. May Lillian Rest In Peace.
Agnes Nyland
Sincere sympathy to Frank, and all the extended McElwee family on the sad passng of Lillian. May God comfort you all at this difficult time and may her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Breda & Mick Kearney
Deepest sympathy to Frank & family R I P
Helen and Jim Smyth
Deepest sympathy to Frank and the extended McElwee family at this sad time. May she Rest in Peace.
Laura Murray and family
Sincere condolences to all the family especially Martina and kids thinking of ye all this sad time may Lillian rest in peace a lovley lady xxx
Cathy and Ray Foley
Our deepest sympathies to Frank and family on the loss of your lovely wife and Mother. Lillian was such a kind and gentle lady. May she rest in peace. You will be in our thoughts at this sad time.
Gussie McEvilly
Frank and family , sincere sympathy on Lillian’s sudden passing. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Breege, Finn and Aoife McCarrick
Sincerest sympathy to Lillians family.She was such a lovely lady.
Catherine & Brendan Forde
Sincere sympathy to Frank and all the McElwee family on the very sad loss of your beloved Liliian. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Paul & Amanda Cawley
Our deepest sympathy to Frank, Francis, Eamon, Martina & extended family on the death of Lilian. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Regina Micheal O'Grady & Family
Deepest Sympathy to Frank, Francis, Eamon & Martina on the sudden passing of Lillian. May She Rest in Peace.
Anne Tomas
Deepest sympathy to Frank and family on the sad passing of Lillian . May her gentle soul rest in peace
MARGARET FOLEY
Sincere condolences to Martia John and all the family on this very sad occasion. Your mother has a very special place in your heart. She will b forever missed
Thinking of you at this sad time so close to Christmas. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
Ambrose and Patricia Mullarkey London
Our Condolences to Frank and Family on the sad passing of Lillian.
Our Condolences also to the extended ,
McElwee, Ruane and Syron Families.
May Lillian Rest in peace .Amen.
Tony Melody
Deepest sympathy to Frank and family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Declan & Triona Blaine
Sincere sympathy to the Mc Elwee and Ruane families on the passing of Lillian, lovely lady, may she rest in peace
Kitty FOY, Marion Foy
Sincere sympathy to Frank and family, and to all the Mc Elwee and Ruane families on the death of your Dear Departed Lillian.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h- anam Díli.
Martin & Maura Merrick
Deepest sympathy to Frank and family on the sad passing of Lillian, may she rest in peace.
Danny Gallagher and Family, Ballina
Condolences to Frank and Family on the sad death of Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Liam, Gaye and Colm Hendry
Sincere condolences to Martina, John, Francis, Eamon and all the McElwee and Ruane family on the sad untimely passing of Lilian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Margaret and Billy Galvin and family
Condolences to Frank, and all of Lilian's Family, Relatives and Friends on her passing. Wishing you strength at this sad time at this sad time
Tommy Battle
Sincere sympathy to Frank and Family and extended McElwee and Ruane Families on the sad passing of Lillian,may she Rest In Peace
Eddie & Bernie Naughton Castleconnor
Deepest sympathy to Frank and the McElwee family and friends on the death of Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Noelle Finnerty and family, Belleek
Sincere condolences to Frank and family and all extended family on Lillian's passing. May she rest in peace.
Martin & Agnes Hughes & Family
Sincere condolences to Frank, & family on the sad passing of Lillian. May she rest in peace.
Sadie and Noel Harrison
Deepest sympathy to the McElwee and Ruane families on the sad and sudden death of Lillian May her gentle soul rest in peace
John and Anne O Donnelll, Bohernasup
Our sincere sympathy to Frank, Francis, Eamon and Martina and all the extended family on the death of Lillian. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.
Camilla Walsh
Sincere condolences to Frank, & family on the sad passing of Lillian. May she rest in peace.
Bridie and Eamonn McAndrew
Deepest sympathy on Lilian's death. to Frank and all the family.She was such a kind friendly lady.
May she rest in peace.
Kieran & Eileen Rouse .
Sincere condolences to you Frank and your family on the sudden passing of your beloved wife and Mother to your family, a lovely lady .may her gentle soul now rest in peace. .
Edward and Mary Gaughan
Condolences to Frank and family on the death of Lillian. May she rest in peace.
John and Madia Diamond.
Our most sincere condolences to Frank and family on the sąd passing of Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Tom Maughan
Sincere Condolences to the McElwee family on the death of Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Sorry I cant attend funeral I n Australia for Christmas..
Breege Conway,Enniscrone
Sincere sympathy to Frank and family and extended McElwee and Ruane families on the sudden passing of Lillian. May she rest in peace.
Barry and Gabrielle Donnelly Castle Court Ballina
Sincere condolences to Frank and family on the sad passing of Lillian. She was a real lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Cllr Annie May Reape
Deepest sympathy to Frank & family on the sad passing of Lilian. May she rest in peace
Mary, Mark, Laura and David Reynolds
Our deepest sympathies to Frank, Francis, Eamon, Martina and all the extended family on Lillian’s sudden death. She was so full of goodness. We will never forget her kindness to Mark. May her gentle soul rest peacefully in Heaven
Carmel and Kieran Mcloughlin
Deepest sympathy to Frank, Martina and all of Lillian s family at this very sad time. Thinking of you all . May Lillian rest in peace.
Michael and Francis Walkin
Deepest sympathy to Frank and all the McElwee family on the sad passing of Lillian lovely lady may she rest in peace
Benny and Bridie Walkin
Deepest sympathy to Frank and all the family on the sad passing of Lillian lovely lady may she rest in peace
Mary & Paddy Walsh
Sincere and deepest a sympathy to Frank, Eamonn,Francis and Martina,Kathlee n,Ruby,Mary and Joe Styron and all her extended family on the death of Lilian. Ar Dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam.
Maureen Raftery and family
Sincere sympathy to Frank and family on the sad passing of Lillian. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Tommy Nuala Durkan and Family
Deepest condolences to Frank and Family on the passing of Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace . Thinking of you all at this difficult time
Denise Gilmartin (Cafferkey)
So sorry to hear this sad news today. I have such fond memories of Mrs McElwee from our days in Culleens. She brought us in homemade doughnuts every year. What a treat. She was always such a kind person. May she rest in peace and may ye all find comfort in the memories of such a loving mother and wife. Take care. Xx
Tony and Beatrice Cheetham
Sincere condolences to Frank and all the Family on the sad passing of Lillian may she rest in peace. A truly lovely lady.
Joe &Anne Cafferkey
Deepest sympathy to Frank, Francis,Eamonn ,Martina and grandchildren on the sudden passing of a wife mother and grandmother, a love lady,may her gentle soul rest in peace.
MARY MARTIN
Deepest sympathy to Frank and family and extended families on the sad passing of Lillian May her gentle soul rest in peace
Francis O'Dowd (Fr.)
To the family and friends of the late Lillian McElwee nee Ruane R.I.P., I wish to offer my condolence on her passing and pray that she has now entered the house of our eternal 'Father', joining our love one's who have gone on before us forever proclaiming the glory of God.
John & Stella Winters
Sincere sympathy to Frank &family on sudden death of Lillian may she rest in peace.
JOHN BROGAN
SAD TO HEAR OF LILLIANS PASSING MY SYMPATHY TO FRANK AND HIS FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME MAY SHE REST IN PEACE
Leonie Forbes Foody
Sincere condolences to Frank and Family on the passing of Lillian. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Peter & Margaret Starrs Coolcronan
Sincere sympathy to Frank & all the Mc Elwee family on the sad passing of Lillian May her gentle soul rest in peace
Martina mcnulty
My deepest sympathy to Frank and family and extended family on the passing of Lillian. A lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Jackie and Carmel Donnelly
Deepest smypathy to Frank and Family on the sad passing of Lillian Rest in Peace
Mary Higgins Qualtech Galway
Deepest sympathy to Frank and all McElwee family on the sudden passing of your mother. May she rest in peace
P & Mary McGoldrick
Deepest sympathy to the McElwee family on the passing of Lillian. May she Rest in Peace.
Margaret & Bill Kiely & familym
Deepest sympathy to Frank
& family on the passing of dear Lillian. Rest In Peace.
Angela Gilmartin
My deepest condolences to Frank and family on the extremely sad passing of Lillian. Lillian was such a lovely person and I always enjoyed meeting her. I am deeply saddened to hear of her sudden passing. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Caroline and John Walsh and family
Dempest sympathy for ur loss condolences to all the family may she rest in peace.
The fox family morrision terrace
Dempest sympathy for on the loss of ur wife and mum may her gentle soul rest in peace condolences to all the family.
David Cooney
Sincere condolences to the extended McElwee and Ruane families on the death of Lilian. May she Rest in Peace.
Adrian & Phil Corcoran The Glebe
Our heartfelt sympathy to you Frank and all your family on the death of Lillian...A lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Breege and John Newcombe,
Sincere condolence to you Frank, your children, extended family, on the sad death of your beloved Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Declan judge Shanaghy ballina
My deepest sympathy to Frank & family & all the extended mcElwee & Ruane families on the passing off Lillian. May she rest in peace.
Fidelma Murphy killala road
SINCERE SYMPATHY TO Frank and family on the sudden death of Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Kevin Armstrong
My condolences to Frank and family
Una and Frank Doyle
Sincere condolence to the Mc Elwee family on Lillian’s death R I P
John lenehan swinford
My deepest sympathy to you frank and family on the passing of Lillian always lovely person to have known when I work in ballina some years ago may she rest in peace
Michael Mcloughlin
Deepest sympathies to all the Mcelwee family on the sad loss of Lillian..
Helen McGowan(King)
Deepest sympathy to Frank and the McElwee and Ruane families. Lillian was a lovely lady. May her kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace
Gerry Neenan
My deepest condolences to Frank, F, Éamon, Martina and the extended family.
The world is a much poorer place for her passing.
Gerry Neenan
Margaret & Sylvie Kelly
Sincere condolences to Frank and family on the passing of of Lilian may her gentle soul rest in peace
Padraic & Anne Jackson
Deepest sympathy to Frank and family and the Ruane family on the passing of Lillian may she rest in peace.
John J Moyles Ballina.
Deepest sympathies to Frank and all the Family and extended families on the passing of Lillian May her gentle soul rest in peace amen
Brendan & Mary McAndrew, Rehins
Deepest sympathy to Frank & your family on your dear wife's death.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers this difficult time.
Marie, Sean McDonagh & Family
Our deepest sympathy to the McElwee & Ruane Families on the passing of Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Enjoyed Lillian’s company as part of the Cullens Craft Club.
Mary Mulrooney rjm Felixstowe
Deepest sympathies to Frank, Francis, Eamon ,Martina. To Mary, Breege and Michael, my deepest condolences on the sudden loss of dear Lillian, wife, Mum and Sister.
May her gentle soul rest in Peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam uasal ,dílis.
I leaba na Naomh go raibh si.
Michael & Helen MacHale, Hollybrook House, Castlebar
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Lillian. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Colm and Marian Rice The Glebe
Condolence to F and all the family on the death of Lillian. Such a lovely woman. Rip Lillian
Bernie ferguson and family
Sorry for your lose
Ann Cawley, Crossmolina.
Sincere condolences to Sr. Breege and all the McElwee family on the very sad passing of Lilian, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Peg Downey
To Frank and McElwee Ruane family's my deepest sympathy Lillian a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.
Con&Marie Jackson and family
Deepest sympathy to Frank and family on the death of Lillian may her gentle soul rest in peace
Ryan family, Healy Terrace
Our sincere condolences to Frank and the McElwee family on your loss, may Lillian's soul rest in peace xx from Madeleine, Paula and Brenda.
Sr Nancy Clarke
Sincere sympathy and prayers for all the McElwee and Ruane families at this difficult time: Frank, Francis, Eamon, Martina, grandchildren, sisters Sr Breege and Mary, brother Michael, in-laws, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends. Lillian was in my class in St Mary’s. May she rest in the eternal peace of heaven.
Ann and Billy Rice
Sincere condolances to Frank and all the Mc Elwee family on the passing of Lilian. A lovely lady. RIP
Gerry & Olive O’Donnell
Deepest condolences to Lillian’s beloved husband Frank her adored children and grandchildren. Her sudden passing has shocked us and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Lillian Rest in Peace with Brian in our Heavenly Home
Noel and Nora Masterson Corcoran Terrace
Deepest condolences to Frank and family on the death of your wife, mother ,grandmother Lillian. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Catriona Loughney
Deepest sympathy to Frank,Martina and all the Mcelwee ,Ruanes and extended family ye are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time .Lillian was a lovely lady and I will never forget her kindness to me x
Finola Ferguson
Sincere condolences to Martina, John, Francis, Eamon and all the McElwee and Ruane family on the sad untimely passing of Lilian. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
John and Maureen Byron ,Castlebar
Our sincere sympathy to Frank and the children Francis Eamonn and Martina on the death of you much loved Lilian.May she rest in the Light and Peace of mind and may God comfort and console you all in your grief and sorrow. We will remember you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie Brogan
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Lilian.
She was a very lovely lady.May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Assumpta Padden. Hill St; / Moy Court.
Sincere sympathy Frank on Lillian’s sudden passing. She was such a lovely person and we went back a long way. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May Lillian’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Eamonn & Sheila Molloy
Deepest sympathy to Frank and all the McElwee family on the death of Lillian .
Lorraine Kelly
To Martina her dad Frank and all the family im sending condolences to you all rest in peace
Brendan and Cathy Browne. Ex CoffeeVine Cafe
Deepest sympathy to All on the passing of Lillian. A lovely lady. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Declan and Kate Melody,
Sincere Condolences to Frank and to all the Mcelwee and Ruane Family, I knew Lillian for a Long Time and She was always a Pleasant Lady. RIP.
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