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Gretta (Margaret) Langan née Higgins,

Ballyknock, Ballycastle - peacefully, in her 101st year, surrounded by her family at the Moy Ridge Nursing Home.

Sadly missed by her loving family, sons Dessie and Brendan; brother Jim; daughters-in-law Rose and Bridie; grandchildren, Sharon, Desmond, Raymond, Tracy, Sandra, Shane, Louise, Cathriona, and Darragh; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends, may her gentle soul rest in peace.

Reposing at Lynn's Funeral Home, Killala on Monday from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal from her residence (Ballyknock) on Tuesday to St. Bridget's Church, Ballycastle for Requiem Mass at 1 o'clock followed by burial in Ballycastle cemetery.

Messages of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below.

Antoinette & Micheal Jackson
Sincere sympathy to Des,,Brendan on the sad passing of your mother Gretta, and to all the extended families. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
John& Mary McAndrew & Family .Ballymurphy.Carrowmore Lacken .Ballina.
Sincere Condolences to the Langan Family and extended Family members on the sad passing of Greta.May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Kevin & Peggy Healy Glenamoy
We offer our sincere condolences to the Langan family & extended families.
Rest in peace Gretta
Gilvarry Family, Belderrig.
Sincere condolences to the Langan family on the passing of Gretta. She was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
The Tomas's of Belderrig
Our sincere condolences to the langan and extended family may her gentle soul rest in peace
Robbie and Heather Bouke Carrowmore Lacken w
With deepest sympathy to all the Langan Family
Sean & Michelle Bourke, Lacken
To all the Langan family our deepest condolences on the passing of Greta. May she rest in peace
Dermot McMorrow/Kathleen Noone
Sincere condolences to the Langan family on the death of Greta. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Francie & Geraldine Walsh/Family, Lacken
Condolences to Brendan,Dessie and extended familes on the passing of your mum. May she rest in peace.
Kathleen Earley & Family
Deepest Sympathies to her sons, Desmond and Brendan, her brother Jim and all the extended Langan family on the sad passing of their beloved Gretta. She was a lovely, warm and elegant lady who will be dearly missed in the community. Rest In Peace Gretta.
Geraldine & Michael Dunican Sea Road
Sincere condolences to Des, Brendan, Rose, Bridie, grandchildren, brother Jim and all the extended famiiies. Gretta was a wonderful lady who always greeted you with a warm smile. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Pat Collins, Cooneal
Sincere sympathy to Dessie and Brendan on the passing of your mum. May she rest in peace.
Bernie Dermo Dermot & Anna Ruane
To Brendan Dessie Roseleen & Bridie & all the extended Langan families so sorry to hear of Grettas passing An elegant lady. Will miss her Xmas card with her beautiful writing .May her gentle soul rest in peace
Peter and Bernadette Bourke belderrig
Condolences to all the
Langan family and extended families at the passing of
Gretta may she rest in peace
Tommy&Patricia Govin(Tuohill)
Sincere sympathy to Dessie and Brendan and extended families on the sad passing of Greta. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Carmel and Tony Murphy
Sincere sympathy to Dessie, Brendan and all the Langan family on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Richard Hegarty
Deepest sympathy to Dessie and Brendan on the passing of your mother Gretta. R.I.P.
Pj Teresa Munnelly and family Leixlip Co Kildare
Sincere condolences to Dessie Brendan and the Langan family on the passing of your mother may Gretta soul Rest In Peace
Frankie and Patricia McDonnell
Sincere sympathy to Dessie and Brendan and the Langan family on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Pat & Mary Clifford and family, Ballycastle
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Dessie, Brendan, extended Langan family, neighbours and friends on the passing of Gretta, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all throughout this difficult time
JJ and Kerri Clifford, Ballycastle
Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Dessie, Brendan, extended Langan family, neighbours and friends on the passing of Gretta, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all throughout this difficult time
Nancy & Michael O Malley
Sincere Sympathy to Dessie and Brendan and allthe family on the death of your Mother
May her gentle soul rest in Peace.
Katie ruddy
Deepest sympathy to brendan dessie and all the langan family on the death of gretta lovely lady may her gentle soul rest in peace
Gerry and Denise Murphy & family kilfian
Sincere condolences to Dessie, Brendan & all the Langan family on the passing of Gretta. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Sorcha McGee, Lacken
Deepest sympathies to all the Langan family on the sad passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Marian Duffy Killala
My deepest sympathy to all Gretta's family at this difficult time. Great memories of meeting her at the bingo in ballycastle, she loved her style, and jewelery and a little lipstick. May she rest in peace.
John and Geraldine Gilvarry
Our sincere condolences to the Langan and extended families on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Marcella & Martin Butler ,Muingmore
Deepest sympathy to all of Gretta’s family.Rest In Peace
Anthony & Rosie Birrane
Sincere condolences to the Langan family on the death of Greta. May she rest in peace.
Cathriona Walsh
Deepest sympathy to Dessie and Brendan and all the Langan family on the passing of Gretta. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mick & Margaret Howley Attymass
Sincere condolences to Brendan Dessie and all the extended family on the passing of Gretta May her soul rest in peace
Frank & Mary McNamee
Dessie, Brendan and all the family we offer our sincere sympathy on the death of your mother/grandmother. Rest in peace, Gretta
John Joe Kavanagh and Family, Knockfree
Deepest sympathies to Brendan and Dessie, Rose and Bridie, her brother Jim and Sandra and all the Langan families on the sad passing of Gretta. She was a lovely Lady, I will miss our chats. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Mickie and Bridget Moyles
Sincere sympathy to all the Langan family on the passing of Gretta, May she Rest in Peace
Maura Hopkins
Deepest sympathy to the Langan family and extended family members on the passing of Gretta.May she rest in peace.
Kieran and Teresa O'Sullivan
Deepest sympathy to dessie and brendan and all the extended langan family on the passing of gretta may her soul rest in peace
Early Family Billoose
Condolences to the Langan Family
Michael & Lianne Healy
Sincere condolences to all of the Langan family. Rest In Peace Gretta
Martin & Kathleen Boyle
Our deepest sympathy to you Dessie, Brendan & all the extended Langan family on the death of your beloved Gretta. A wery kind heart and good nature, and greeted with her beautiful smile. May Gretta gentle soul rest in peace.
Tom and breege hoban
Dessie and Brendan very sorry to hear about the sad passing of your mother may her gentle soul rest in peace
Noel & Dianne Gillespie.
Condolences to all the Langan family on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Cem & Máirín Crowe.
Our deepest sympathy to Dessie, Brendan & the extended family on the sad passing of Gretta.. May her kind & gentle soul Rest in Peace .
Cyril Bena Carey Belmullet
Our Sympathy to Des ,Brendan and all the Langan family on the death of their mum may she rest in peace.
Margaret Walsh &family Glenurla
Condolences to the Langan family. May her gently soul rest in peace
Bernie Healy Behy
Sincere sympathy to Des Brendan and all the related families. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
CONWELL FAMILY FOXFORD
Our condolences to all the Langan family on the death of Gretta may her soul rest in peace
Michael Tuohill and Family.
Sincere sympathy to Dessie, Brendan and all the family. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Ann Scott
Condolences to all the Langan family on the sad passing of Gretta. May she Rest In Peace
Philo Hughes
sincere sympathy to the Langan family on the death of your mother and grandmother may she RIP
Seán Barrett
Sincere condolences to the Langan and Higgins families on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
The Bell Family
With Deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother, Gretta. To Dessie, Brendan and all the Langan Family. May she Rest in Peace.
pj and Mary McDermott
Sincere condolences to the Langland family on the passing of Greta may she rest in peace
Pam, Jenny and Avril McAndrew Coolcran Ballina
Deepest Sympathy to Sandra, Dessie and the Extended Higgins & Langan Families.
Paddy and Agnes Ruddy
Sincere sympathy to the Langan family on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace
Nuala and Noel Whelan
Our deepest sympathies to Des, Brendan and all the Langan family on the death of Gretta. She was a great friend to us and my grandmother & grandaunt. A total style icon and a kind & gentle neighbour. May her soul rest forever in peace.
Walter and Bridie Lynch
Condolences to Des and Brendan and to all related families
Martina Jackson
Sincere sympathy to Des, Brendan, Bridie, Rose, grandchildren and brother Jim on the death of Gretta. An elegant lady who always had a smile and a word for everyone. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Noel Harrison
Deepest sympathy to Dessie Brendan and all the Langan family on the passing of Gretta May she rest in peace
Pauline &Frank O'Malley (Bourke) Louisbourgh
Deepest sympathy to the Langan family and extended family members on the passing of Gretta.May she rest in peace.
Derek & Breege Hunt
Deepest sympathies to Dessie, Brendan, Bridie, Rose, grandchildren, brother Jim and all the extended Langan and Higgins families on the passing of Gretta. A lovely lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. May Gretta's Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Miriam Walsh
Deepest sympathy to Dessie, Brendan and all the Langan family on the passing of Greta. May she rest in peace.
Tommy &Attracta Bourke Doonfeeney
Deepest sympathy to Dessie and Brendan and extended families on the passing of your mother. May her gentle soul rest in peace .
Aidan McDonnell
Sympathy to the Langan family on the death of Gretta may she rest in peace
Tess Gilmartin & family
Deepest sympathy to Des, Brendan, Bridie Rose & all grandchildren and extended family on the death of Gretta.
A really lovely lady.
May she rest in peace.
John and Sheila Flannery Cregganmore Belderrig
Sincere sympathy to all the Langan family on the sad passing of Gretta. May she Rest In Peace
Loretta & Stephen O'Toole, Cashel, Connemara
Our Deepest Sympathy to Brendan, Rose and all the Langan and extended families on the passing of Gretta May she rest in peace
Liam and Breda O Toole.
Sincere symphathy. To Des, Brendan, Bridie and Rose & Grandchildren. On the passing of Gretta. She was a lovely lady. May her gentle soul Rest in peace.
Joe & Anne Cafferkey
Sincere sympathy to Brendan Dessie and extended langan families on the passing of yere mother Gretta,may her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary O'Connor
Deepest sympathy to all the Langan and Higgins families on the death of Gretta. A lovely friendly lady and a style icon.
Noel &Nancy Ryan Foghill
Condolences to all the Langan family on the passing of Gretta May her gentle soul Rest In Peace
Alice and Michael Fitzmaurice
Our deepest sympathy to Dessie and Brendan and extended family's and very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother... May her gentle soul rest in peace
Paddy and Ann McDonnell
Sincere sympathy to Des Brendan Rose Bridie and all the Langan family on the passing of Greta May she rest in peace
Padraic & Doris Madden.
Sincere sympathy to all the Langan family. Rest in peace Greta.
Tom & Mary Ruddy & family
Deepest sympathy to The Langan family and extended family members on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Paddy and Kathleen Donoghue
Deepest sympathies to the Langan families on the death of Greta. May she rest in peace
May she rest in peace.
Kevin and Maureen Noone.
Sincere sympathy to the Langan family on the death of Margaret.May she rest in peace.
Thomas Forde, Cappagh, Ballycastle
Sincere Sympathy to the Langan and Higgins family on the passing of Gretta.
Ballyknock's and Mayo's  most elegant centenaria n. 
Sympathy to her two fine sonsDessie  and Brendan and their families
whom Gretta was rightly proud of. 
May Gretta's soul Requiescat in pace.
Anthony Munnelly
Sincere sympathy to Dessie, Brendan and families on the passing of your Mother, may her gentle soul rest in peace.
Sean and Eva hunt
Sincere sympathy to brendan and Dessie on the death of your dear mother to bridie and rose all the grandchildren Greta was a lovely lady may she rest in peace
Michael & Maria Ruane
Sincere condolences to Dessie, Brendan and all Greta's family on your sad loss. May her gentle soul rest in peace .
Thomas Forde & Breda Hegarty
Deepest sympathy to Dessie, Brendan and extended Langan family on the sad passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Phil and Kevin tomas
Lovely lady RIP
Bernie & Anne Healy & Family, Heathfield,
Our condolences to Dessie, Brendan, Bridie, Rose, Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, brother Jim, extended family, neighbours and friends on the passing of Gretta. A truly wonderful lady with a great smile for all. Gretta may you rest in peace.
Martin and Mary Tighe, Shanaghy
Deepest sympathy to Dessie, Brendan and the extended Langan family. Thinking of you all and this very tough time. May her very gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
Martin & Siobhán Heffernan
Rest in Peace Gretta. Our sincere sympathies to Dessie, Brendan & the extended Langan family at this time.
Padraig and Rose Clancy.
Our sincere condolences to the Langan family on the passing of your dear mum, may she rest in peace.
Mary Farrell
Sincere sympathy to the Langan family on the passing of Gretta .May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Martin & Siobhán Higgins, Moyne.
Sincerest Condolences to Des, Brendan and all the Langan family on the passing of Gretta. May she Rest in Peace.
Martin and Madge Lynn. Meelick Killala
Sincere sympathy to Des,Brendan and all the Langan family on the death of Gretta.May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Michael John and Mary Ruddy
Condolences to Dessie, Brendan, Bridie, Rose and families , Gretta’s Brother Jim and her grandchildren and great grandchildren, especially Sharon and Kieran, Raymond, Desmond and Karen, Tracy, Michael, Little Michael and Ella. Her special friend Janet.
Rest in Peace Gretta, such a beautiful, kind, generous lady! ❤️
Michael John and Mary.

Michael and Eileen McHale, Kilfian
Our Deepest Sympathy to Dessie, Breandan and extended Langan Family on the passing of Greta.May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Noone families Killala
Condolences to all the families, may she rest in peace
Maureen Early & John Golden
Sincere Sympathy to Desmond Brendan & All the extended & related families on the sad passing of your Dear mother Gretta. What a breath of fresh air to meet always full of life & soo elegant. She will be sadly missed. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Kathleen Kelly & Arthur O'Malley
Our deepest sympathies to all of Gretta's family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Stanley and Rose Duncan ballyrooney killala
Our deepest condolences to the langan
Family on the passing of Gretta May she rest in peace
Corrina Troy
Gretta was a lady, may she rest in peace. Condolences to all her family
J P Hefferon
My sincere condolences to Des, Brendan and all the extended Langan families on the sad passing of Gretta. Gretta was an elegant lady with a warm smile, may her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Kevin & Breege McAndrew Palmerstown
Deepest sympathy to the Langan Family on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Kathleen Healy. Behy.
Sincere condolences to Gretta's sons Dessie & Brendan, her brother Jim, daughters in law Rose & Bridie grandchildren & extended family and friends on the death of your beloved Gretta. May her gentle soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian & Agatha Whelan
Sincere sympathy to Des, Brendan, Rose, Bridie, grandchildren & great grandchildren on the death of Gretta, a lovely lady, great friend of my mother, may she rest in peace
Catherine Doores and family, Doonadoba
Rest in peace, lovely lady. You will be missed so much. Deepest condolences to all your family.
John and Mary Kenny
Sincere sympathy to Dessie and Brendan and the extended Langan Family on the death of Gretta.What a beautiful, elegant and friendly lady.May she rest in peace.
Sean and Ann Callaghan.
Sincere sympathy to Des,Brendan and all the Langan family on the death of Gretta.May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary Boyle Ballycastle
My sincere condolences to the Langan and Higgins families. Gretta was a true lady and will forever be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. May Gretta’s kind soul rest in eternal peace.
Tom & Mary Tighe
Deepest sympathy to the Langan familly on passing of Greta
A lovely lady .May she rest in peace
Tony and Nollag Mchale
Sincere sympathy to Des and Brendan and all the Langan family on the sad passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace
Jim and Deirdre McDonnell Belderrig
We send our deepest sympathy to Dessie Brendan and extended family on the passing of your dear mother. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Martin & Sheila Murphy
Sincere sympathy to the Langan family on the death of Gretta. May she Rest In Peace.
Patrick & Lisa Healy
Our Sincere condolences to all Gretta’s family, friends and neighbours. May your soul rest in Peace.
Brian and Josephine Gillespie
Sincere sympathy to Des, Brendan and all the Langan family on the sad passing of Gretta. A lovely lady. May she rest in peace.
Philip and mary irwin glenamoy
Sympathy to Brendan and Dessie and family’s rip Margaret
Padraig Egan
Sympathies to Des , Brendan and Langan family on the passing of your mother . May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Maureen & Pat walsh
Sincere sympathy to Des and Brendan and all the Langan family on the sad passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace
Maureen and Pat Walsh
Carrowniskey
Sheila Clarke and family
Deepest condolences to the Langan family
Helen Bourke and family
Deepest condolences to the Langan family on the passing of Greta.RIP
John and Trish Gawley and Family, Enniscrone
Deepest sympathies to Brendan and Dessie on the loss of your beloved Mum. Sincere condolences to the extended Langan and Higgins families at this sad time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Gretta was a true Lady, with a great sense of humour, fun and style. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Liam and Gail Healy Durham England
Deepest sympathy to the Langan Family on the passing of Gretta May she rest in peace.
Martin, Madeline, Aimee, Padraic, Sarah
To Dessie, Brendan and family. Gretta will be sadly missed, she was a great friend and neighbour. May she rest in peace. .
James walsh and family. Lacken and ballina.
Deepest sympathy to the langan family on the passing of Greta. May she rest in peace.
Martin and Marie Gilvarry
Sincere condolences to the Langan and Higgins families on your loss. May her gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
James & Marina Jordan
Sincere Sympathy to Des and Brendan and the extended Langan family on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Gerry & Breege Walsh Killala rd.
Sincere condolonces to the Langan family on Gretta's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Gerry nd Rinnie Higgins
Deepest sympathy to the Langan family on the passing of Gretta may she rest in peace
Angela and Tom Connon (Nealon ) Ballyknock
Deepest sympathy to Desmond Brendan and their families on the sad passing of Gretta.I still remember the money she gave me for my first communion which was greatly appreciated.May she rest in peace.
Michael and margaret gallagher
Condolence to the langan family may ye mam rest in peace
Frank Cawley
Deepest sympathy to Des and Langan family May she rest in peace
Chrisdie & Pat Tighe
Deepest sympathy to Dessie, Brendan, Bridie Rose, Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren and extended family on the passing of Gretta.
A truly wonderful lady.
Rest in peace Gretta.
John, Anne & Anna Healy
Deepest sympathy to Brendan, Dessie and all the Langan and extended family on Greta’s passing. She was a lovely lady. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Kevin healy mary loughney
Desmond brendan and all the langan family condolances for the loss of gretta may she rest in peace
Mary and Patrick Cosgrove knockfree l
Sincere sympathy to the Langan and Higgins Family on the sad passing of Margaret may she rest in peace
Michael and Bridie Tomas
Deepest sympathy to Des, Brendan and extended families on the sad passing of your mother. A lovely elegant lady. Rest in peace Gretta.
Seamus and Caroline lynch belderrig
Deepest sympathy to Brendan and dessie and all the family on the passing of Gretta,may she rest in peace
Shay and Kathleen lynch belderrig
Condolences dessie and Brendan and all langan and Higgins families on the passing of Gretta,may she rest in peace
PAT& MARGARET MC LEAN BALLYCASTLE
Sincere sympathy to Dessie Brendan and Families on Gretta's passing.. May she rest in peace A great lady..
Joe Murphy
Deepest sympathy to Dessie & his brother, to the extended Langan & Higgins families on Gretta's passing, may she rest in peace.
Paul Maureen barrett
Rest in peace gretta ur in heaven now .as a Saint. Thinking u all difficult time
Vincent Healy & Elizabeth O’Donnell Ballycastle
Sincere sympathy to Des & Brendan, Bridie and Rose and all the extended family on the passing of Greta. May she rest in peace.
Una deane
Deepest sympathy to all the Langan family on the passing of Greta , she was a lovely lady, may she Rest In Peace
Jim hunter Crofton Park Ballina
Sincere sympathy to the Langan family
On the sad passing of Margaret
Grace Fee (McGuire)
Sincere sympathy to Dessie, Brendan and extended family on Gretta's passing. She was a lovely, stylish , outgoing lady and a good friend of my mother's. Many happy memories of her frequent visits to our house when we were young. The end of an era. Rest in peace Gretta.
Paddy & Christina Langan, Ashbourne/Carrowcur
With sincere condolences to the Langan and Higgins families on the death of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Kathleen and Padraig Barrett
Our condolences to Dessie Brendan Rose Bridie grandchildren brother Jim on the death of your dear mother and grandmother a beautiful lady I loved meeting her at bingo in Ballycastle May her gentle soul rest in peace
Bridget Sean Gaughan Ballycastle
Deepest sympathy to Dessie Brenden Bridie Rose and grad children and family's on Grettas passing may she rest in peace
Paddy & Una Forde
Deepest sympathy to the Langan family on Greta’s passing. She was a lovely lady. May her kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Bridget langa n
Rest in peace Gretta you were alovely lady
Josephine, Tony & Antoinette Hoban, Glenedagh
Our deepest sympathy to the Langan family on the passing of Greta. May she rest in peace
Vincent Caviston
Sincere sympathy on the passing of Gretta. May she rest in peace.
Doreen Munnelly and family Carbad Killala
Sincere sympathy to the Langan and Higgins families on the sad passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Angela Mahady Feeney and John Feeney
Sincere sympathy on the passing of your mum. May she now rest in the peace of Christ.
Josephine and Madge Josephine’s Hair Salon Garden street Ballina
Sending sincere condolences to Langan Family on the passing of your lovely mum Gretta She was was some character always ready for the chats and stories and always love her style always buying over n shaws may her soul rest in peace
Gabrielle Moyles (McGuire)
Sincere sympathy to Dessie & Brendan and all of Gretta's extended family. She was a lovely stylish, elegant lady, a great friend of my mother and a big part of our lives growing up. Rest in peace Gretta
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