THE funeral took place on Monday of Josie Corry, Glebe, Letterkenny, and formerly Ballyshannon.

A kind neighbour and friend, Josie’s passing has been met with sadness by those who knew her.

At Monday’s funeral Mass in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, celebrant Fr Dominic Thoomkuzhy remembered her as a “great mother, a bold and hardworking woman, and a truly loving person.”

He said her peace and dignity in her final days were like a final Amen to the life she lived.

“Josie built a loving life with her husband PJ and was deeply devoted to her daughter, Catherine and felt blessed to have her granddaughter Sophie in her life,” he said.
“She spent many years serving farming communities through her work in agriculture, helping people in practical ways.
“She loved the farming people and they will remember her with affection.
“Josie also quietly gave many years of service in the parish community especially through the St Vincent de Paul society helping those who were struggling.
“Today we thank God for Josie’s life, for the love she shared, for the work she did and for the quiet faith that guided her.”

Josie Corry.

Josie’s son-in-law, Niall Graham offered a beautiful tribute, describing Josie as a kind and thoughtful woman, and a dedicated mother to her daughter Catherine, and granddaughter Sophie. He spoke of how much she enjoyed her voluntary work, saying “she simply believed in helping, where help was needed.”

A guard of honour was performed by members of the local St Vincent de Paul organisation outside St Colmcille Hostel as the funeral cortege made its way to Conwal.

Josie is predeceased by her husband PJ, her sister, Maureen McCormack and brother Billy Ward. She will be deeply missed by her family, her daughter, Catherine Corry Graham, son-in-law, Niall Graham, granddaughter, Sophie Corry Graham, her sisters, Brid (Birdie) Stroker, Kilteevan, Roscommon, Helen Foley (Melbourne , Australia), in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.