RIP: 'She was a beautiful lady and a great support'

There have been many tributes made after the passing of Milly McNally (née McGuinness), Dromod, Co Leitrim and late of Tulrusk and Drumboy, Mohill, Co Leitrim, retired N.T.

 Milly died peacefully on 16th December 2025 in the tender care of the staff of Rush Nursing Home, Rush, Co Dublin and is predeceased by her husband Jack, son Padraig (Patrick) and son-in-law Roger Garbett.

One tribute said: "Sincere sympathy to Maura/Becky, Anne, John and Catherine and extended families on the death of a much loved, mum, mother in law & granny. So poignant as almost 12 months to the day of Padraig's death. May all rest in peace."

Another condolence stated: "Sincere sympathies to Maura, Ann, John on the passing of your beloved Mother Milly, Also her grandchildren and extended family you are all in our thoughts and prayers, she was a beautiful lady and a great support while we resided in Dromod. may her dear soul rest in peace."

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A long-time friend of Milly's said: "Maura Ann John and the extended Mc Nally /McGuinness family; it is with great sadness I got the news of Milly's death. I am very lucky to have been a friend of Milly for over 50 years. Many a cup of tea and sandwich I enjoyed in The Breffni Inn and if Milly had time we would have a chat. RIP. Jack was ever patient with my visits. What a lovely sincere couple and their high achieving family are a credit to them May they now rest in peace and enjoy their eternal reward Freda.

A former pupil said: "Saddened to hear that my former and favourite national school teacher has died!  I loved going to school and being taught by Mrs. McNally, and she used to get me to go around the other classes with the roll book, it was a great privilege! Mrs. McNally was such a formidable teacher back in the late 80s and early 90s! Her classes used to run like clockwork and there was no slacking in her classroom! All the students in St. Michael’s BNS had the highest of respect for Mrs. McNally. She left a lasting legacy around Mohill and no doubt she has earned her stripes in heaven!"

Milly was loving mother of Maura, Anne (Garbett) and John and grandmother to Niall and Conor. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing family, daughters-in-law, Catherine and Rebecca, brother and sister-in-law Stephen and Colette McGuinness, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

May she rest in peace

Reposing at her residence (Main Street, Dromod) on Sunday 21st December 2025 from 1.00pm until 6.00pm. House private thereafter. Mass of the Resurrection on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 1.00pm at St Mary's Church, Annaduff (N41 CF54). Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

No flowers please.

The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to https://youtube.com/live/nyi7jfUXaq4?feature=share