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Rita Harnett née O’Shea

Bridge St. Swinford, Co. Mayo. 

Beloved wife of the late T.J. Harnett, Cullane, Swinford and Los Angeles, California and mother of the late T.J. Harnett. On 8th January, 2023, peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar and surrounded by her family. Deeply missed by her son Johnny, daughter-in-law Helena, grandchildren Liam and Aileen, her sister Doris, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sister Mary and brothers Seán and Liam. 

May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Reposing at Boland’s Funeral Home, Swinford, (F12 K122) on Thursday, January 12th from 4 to 6.30 p.m. Removal on Friday, January 13th at 11.30 a.m. from the funeral home to Our Lady Help Of Christians Church, Swinford for mass at 12 o’clock followed by burial at Kilconduff Cemetery, Swinford. 

Funeral Mass for Rita Harnett can be viewed on Swinford Parish website: http://www.churchservices.tv/swinford

House private and family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below. 

 
Marie Holmes Walsh
Deepest sympathy to Johnny, Helena and family on the sad passing of Rita. Rita was a very special lady and her vibrant approach to each day was brave and inspirational. May she rest in everlasting peace.
Judith Holme
Sincere condolences to all Rita's family. I have many happy memories of being in her company. May she rest in peace.
Alice (O'Brien, Swinford) and Kevin Hennigan
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Rita to Johnny, Helena, grandchildren Liam and Aileen, her sister Doris, extended family and her many friends. Rita was always a pleasure to meet, had a smile for everyone and loved to chat.
Padraig Horkan, Main St.
Sincere sympathy to Rita's family on your sad loss. May her soul rest in peace.
Anna and Ronan Owens
Sincere Condolences to the Hartnett Family on the passing of Rita. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Marie Flanagan Derryronane
Sincere sympathy to Rita’s family may she rest in peace
Imelda Comer. Swinford
Sincere condolences to all Rita’s family, may she rest in peace,
Jean Fajardo (Lynskey) Dublin Road
Sincere condolences to the Hartnett family. Rita was a truly lovely lady who always had a smile despite suffering heartbreaking loss. Rest in peace
Paul Benson
Sincere condolences to Johnny and family on Rita’s passing. Fond memories of long days and great experiences playing golf in Brabazon Park and beyond throughout the 70s and 80s and Rita was synonymous with it all. RIP.
Catherine Doherty Charlestown
Sincere sympathy to all of Rita's family. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Geraldine and Paddy Maloney( Smyth)
Sincere sympathy to Rita’s family. Loved meeting her when I was in Swinford.
May she Rest In Peace.
Sally Shiel Dublin Rd

Deepest sympathy to the Harnett family. May Rita rest in peace .
Bríd,Pat, and Family McGeever. Meelick.
We offer our deepest sympathy to your Son Jimmy and all the Harnett Family on the sad passing of Rita a lovely pleasant lady ,May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
T.P Loftus
Sincere condolences to the Harnett Family on the death of Rita. May she rest in peace.
Seamus and Pauline o Grady, Cloonlara
Deepest sympathy to Johnny, Helena and family with Rita's passing.
Philip and Angela Moore meelick.
Sincere sympathy to you the Hartnett family on the passing of Rita rest peacefully Rita.
Marcus McCann Cork City
Sincerest condolences to the Hartnett Family. I will always remember Ritas kindness to me when I worked in Swinford May She Rest in Peace,
PHILOMENA CRONIN BALLINA MAYO MAYO
Deepest Sympathy to Rita family on her passing memories of great day's at golf RIP RITA.
Paddy & Chrissy mc Loughlin
Deepest sympathy to the Harnett family. May Rita rest in peace
Mary and Mick Doyle
Our deepest sympathy to John Helena and all the family on the sad loss of Rita. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was a lovely lady and many a good chat I had with her over the years. Rest in Peace Rita
Ann Taylor Sweetwell Swinford
Deepest sympathy to Rita, s family on Ritas passing may she rest in peace
Veronica Reddington & family
Sincere sympathy to Johnny , Helena family to the extended Harnett and O’Shea Families on the sad passing of Rita May she Rest In Peace
Larry and Mary Kavanagh
Sincere sympathy to Johnny, Helena,Liam and Aileen on the sad passing of Rita. May she rest in peace
Patricia Crawley and Chris Kelly
Sincere sympathy to Johnny, Helena and family on the passing of Rita.
Margaret & Martin Devaney
Our deepest sympathy to Johny, Helena, Liam and Aileen and sister Doris on the sad passing of Rita, she was a wonderful lady who loved her walks and chats, may her gentle soul rest in peace.
Marian & Eugene Maloney
Sincere sympathy to the Harnett Family on the death of Rita. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary O’Connell. Charlestown.
Sincere sympathy to the Harnett family on the death of Rita.
A lovely lady who always enjoyed a chat and a laugh.
Henry and Bernie McNulty
Sincere sympathy to Johnny and family on the death of Rita R.I.P.
Tom Regan
Deepest sympathy John, Helena and family on your sad loss. Rita was a real lady who always had a smile and a word for everyone. May she rest in peace
Deirdre and Pat Coyne
To all Rita’s family please accept our sincere condolences on Rita’s passing may her gentle soul rest in peace
Aidan & Mary Benson
Our sincere sympathy to Johnny and family on the passing of Rita. RIP. A great lady and golf club member.
Frank & Patricia Walsh Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to Johnny & Helena on Rita's death .. she was a lovely lady.
Dr. Diarmuid McLoughlin..
Sincere sympathy to the Hartnett family on the sad passing of Rita.. A true Lady. RIP
Patrick Regan culduff callow foxford
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all of the hartnett family on the sad passing of Rita , may she rest in peace.
Rosaline and Aiden Horkan Swinford
Sincere sympathy to Johnny Helena Liam and Aileen on the sad passing of Rita . May her gentle soul rest in peace
Andy Madden
Deepest Sympathy to the Harnett Family on the Death of Rita, May She Rest in Place.
Deirdre Kavanagh
Deepest sympathy Johnny and all the family on your loss. She’ll be missed around Riverside. May she rest peacefully
Phil and Mickey McNeela
Our deepest sympathy to the Harnett Family on the passing of Rita , a lovely lady , May she rest in Peace Amen
Grainne Kavanagh
Deepest sympathy, Johnny, Helena and family. May Rita rest in peace.
Dolores & Michael Maye, Swinford
Our deepest condolence's to Rita's family. May she rest in peace.
Seamus and Nuala Kavanagh (Chicago)
So sorry to hear of the peaceful passing of Rita - she was a great neighbour in Swinford and she will be missed greatly. Our deepest sympathy to Johnny, Helena and family.

May Rita Rest in Peace
Anthony and Mary Freeman kilkelly
Sincere sympathy to the Harnett family, relatives and friends. May Rita RIP
Tom and Kathleen jennings cloonaghboy deepest
Deepest sympathy to harneti family on the passing of Rita may she rest in peace
Susan Moore and family Market Street Swinford
Deepest sympathy to the Harnett Family on the passing of Rita.A lovely lady.May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Adrianne and Eamonn Ring, Swinford.
Our condolences to Johnny, Helena, Liam, Alleen and her sister Doris on the death of Rita RIP. A loving and good friend who will be missed by us.
Mary Mulligan Swinford
Sincere sympathy to Johnny Helena Liam and Aileen on the sad passing of Rita may she rest in peace
Julie Loftus, Rushill Balla.
Sincere sympathy to all of Rita's family. A great character, who enjoyed the chat, a good laugh and a round of golf, she was a most sociable Lady. May she rest in eternal peace.
Bernie Walsh Midfield
Sincere sympathy to Johnny and family. Rita was a lovely elegant lady and a much valued member of Swinford Golf Club for many years. She was Lady Captain in 1982 and President in 1983 and represented the club in interclub matches on many occasions. Always loved to catch up with her for a chat. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Bernie Walsh President Swinford Golf Club.
Bernie Walsh President Swinford Golf Club.
Lorcan & Betty Cribbin
Sincere sympathy to all Rita's family. May she Rest in Peace.
Matt and Marie Duggan Swinford
We Offer our Sincere Sympathy To T.J. Helena and the Extended Family. Saddened to Hear of Rita's Passing May she Rest in Peace.
Ann and Tom Deacy Callow
Deepest sympathy to Johnny Helena Liam Aileen and Doris on the death of Rita Remembering lots of funny chats with Rita May her gentle soul rest in peace
Mary Kennedy
Deepest sympathy Rip
Mary Egan
Sincere condolences to Johnny, Helena and family on the death of Rita. It was lovely to catch up with her on her birthday last year. May she rest in peace.
Reilly’s of Cullane
Our sincere Condolences to all the Harnett family on the sudden passing of Rita.
May she rest in heavenly peace.
Shane & Rita Campbell
Deepest sympathies to Johnny and the Hartnett family. Lovely Lady. May she Rest in Peace.
Margaret Sweeney and family swinford
Deepest sympathy to the Harnett family on the passing of Rita may she rest in peace
Sheelah and Michael Farrelly Park Rd Swinford
Deepest sympathy Johnny Helena Liam Aileen and Doris and all the family on the death of Rita. She will be missed in Swinford by all. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Tom & Eileen Kennedy, Swinford.
Deepest sympathy to Johnny, Helena and family on the loss of Rita. May She Rest In Peace.
Nuala mc Nicholas
Sincere sympathy to all the Harnett families on the sad passing of Rita. I had the pleasure of knowing her and such a lovely kind lady. May Rita rest in peace
Sean Comer
My sincere condolences to Johnny and the rest of Rita's family and friends on the passing of a lovely lady. May she rest in peace
Kevin and Catherina Nestor
Deepest sympathy to Johnny Helena Liam and Aileen on the passing of Rita may she rest in peace
Patty Hanley,
Deepest sympathy to John and families.
Mary and Michael McNlicholas
Deepest sympathy to all Harnett family on the passing of Rita she was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.
Mary and Paddy Smyth
Our sincere sympathy to Johnny Helena and family on the death of Rita. May she rest in peace.
Donal and Kathleen Benson
Sincere and deepest sympathy to Rita's family on this saddest of occasions of her unexpected death Condolences to her son Johnny and daughter-iln-law Helena , grandchildren Liam and Aileen and her sister Doris and her family . She was so proud of you all . Rita was a great family friend and will be sorely missed . Light of Heaven on her dear soul . R.I.P.
Sally Dunleavy Castlebar.
My deepest sympathy to Johnny ,Helena and family on the death of Rita. It was always good to meet with her for the chat. A lovely lady. Rest in peace Rita.
John lenehan killaturley
My deepest sympathy to you johnny Helena lian and aileen on the passing of your mother rita she was a lovely person and friend for many years may she rest in peace
Marguerite - Swinford Befriending Service
So so sorry to hear of your unexpected passing, my sincere condolences to all your extended families and friends.

In particular sympathies especially to John and Helena, Liam and Aileen and Doris

Rita was a true character and I had to absolute pleasure of talking, and talking and more talking to her on a regular basis, lots of chats, laughs and stories

May she rest in Peace
Gerry & Peggy McEvaddy-Lyons
So saddened by the passing of our dear friend Rita ....lots of memories to cherish through good times and bad...Rita will be sorely missed ..sincere condolences to Johnnie Helena Aileen and Liam and Doris...may her gentle soul rest in peace...
Majellq Mulhaire
My deepest condolences to all the Harnett family on the passing of Rita she was a lovely lady
Heneghan’s Sancta Maria
Deepest sympathies to Johnny, Helena, Liam and Aileen on the passing of Mrs Harnett.May she rest in peace.
Siobhan King & Padraig Garrahy Swinford
Sincere sympathy to the Harnett family on the passing of Rita. She was a lovely lady.
Mary Galvin
Johnny, Helena & family, My deepest sympathy to you on your great loss. May your mum rest in peace after a long life well-lived.
Geraldine & Brendan Wilson (Kennedy)
Sincere sympathy to Johnny, Helena, Liam, Aileen & Doris, on the death of Rita, may she rest in peace.
Eugene & Deirdre Greaney
Deepest sympathies to Johnny , Helena, Rita's sister Doris and to her Grandchildren Liam and Aileen. Rita was a lovely lady and was well respected by everyone. May Rita Rest In Peace
Vincent and Helen Doherty
Deepest sympathy to Johnny Helena grandchildren Liam and Aileen her sister Doris on the passing of Rita she was a great friend and will be missed May she rest in peace
Joan Sheahan
Sincere sympathy to Johnny, Helena, grandchildren and sister Doris on the loss of Rita. May Rita rest in peace. Joan Sheahan.
Mary Mc NIcholas Brookville Ave Swinford
Rita was a kind and wonderful friend and neighbour for many years, I will miss her wit and I will pray for her and her family at this sad time. The years were good to her and she lived them well.
Patricia Campbell
Deepest sympathy to Johnny, Helena, Liam and Aileen on the passing of your dear Mam and Granny Rita rip. She was a wonderful lady and always entertaining to meet. Keeping you in my prayers at this sad time Patricia Campbell Meelick ❤️
Joan Falsey Cairns Doug Cairns
Sincere sympathy to Johnny Helena and family on the passing of Rita
Tony spain
Deepest sympathy to the Harnett
Family from Tony/ Breege spain
Frannie Moore
Deepest sympathy to Johnny Helena her grandchildren family and friends
on the passing of Rita what a wonderful person she was
May her gentle soul rest in peace
Pat and William O’Connor Swinford
Sincere sympathy and condolences to Johnny and his family on the passing of Rita RIP She will be fondly remembered and missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting her in this life.
Frank Scott
So sad to hear of Rita’s passing.
Sincere sympathy to all her relatives and friends.
A lovely gentle lady, great to chat with.
May she Rest in Peace.
Michael and Ann Mc Donnell Curryane Swinford Co Mayo
Deepest sympathy to the family of Rita to her son Johnny daughter in law Helena grand children's Liam and Aileen sister Doris and all her family circle and friends may her gentle soul R I P
Gerry & Anna Duffy, kileen Cottage, Turlough Rd, Castlebar.
Our Deepest Sympathy to johnny, Helena & family and all the extended family on the passing of Rita,may her gentle soul Rest In Peace.
.Marty and Esther Munnelly Swinford
Sincere sympathy to the Harnett family on the sad passing of Rita.A lovely lady,may your gentle soul rest in peace
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