Mary Revelled In Her Domestic Obligations And Happy In Restoring The Furniture In ‘Thistle House ‘, One Of The Area’s Oldest And Consequential Houses, And She Proudly Embellished Her Home With Her Liking For Flower Organizing.

MARY O’connell, ‘ Thistle House’-Mount-pleasant, Dundalk who died peacefully at home on Aug 19th surrounded by her loving family was an affiliate of a widely known local family who was an inspiration to several in the style that she lived her life and for the fortitude she displayed in her fight against sickness over the last 3 years.

Aged 55, Mary was one of eight kids of Theresa and the late Tony Donnelly who established a successful fruit distributing business, and the spouse of Dan O’connell, the well known rural supplier. Educated at Dulargy N.S. And Dun Lughaidh Secondary, Mary trained as a nurse in St. Vincent’s Hospice in Dublin, qualifying in 1977.

She completed her midwifery in Altnagelvin Infirmary in Derry in 1979. Mary then worked for a time as a midwife in one of the states biggest maternity infirmaries, the Rotunda in Dublin before moving to St. James’s Surgery where she was attached to the oncology unit.

A sense of adventure took Mary to Saudi Arabia where she worked for 2 years in a surgery in the capital, Jeddah. On her return from Saudi, Mary was urged to help out in one of the family businesses, ‘The Sportsmans ‘ on the Newry Road which the family then owned.

She relished the change in occupation and helped in building up the business. It was during her time in ‘The Sportsmans ‘ that Mary met her husband, Dan and the couple married in Sep, 1987.

Thereafter Mary’s first role was that of a mum and in helping Dan to substantiate the rural supply business that he opened in his family’s home at ‘Thistle Cross’. Over the years the business faced many challenges such as the intrusion of the northwards link of the MI on their business, the ‘Foot and Mouth ‘ outbreak, as well as continuous fluctuations in the rural economy.but throughout all these challenges Mary’s dependable faith sustained her folks.

Her love of music that was nurtured by Fr. Brendan Mcnally in the Youth Orchestra in Ravensdale, of which she was a member, was passed on to her youngsters, 2 of whom, John and Grace played at her funeral Mass.

Mary revelled in her domestic obligations and delighted in restoring the furniture in ‘Thistle House ‘, one of the area’s oldest and historic houses, and she proudly embellished her home with her affection for flower organizing. She also enjoyed her collusion in a local book club.

Mary’s robust faith which was evident for a lot of her life was a great comfort when her sickness struck. She became more actively concerned in local prayer groups, and the generous way in which she concentrated her energies to the concerns of others was an inspiration to several. With her partner, Dan she seemed to make a number of pilgrimages to Medjugorje, the last at Easter, and got great contentment from the time she spent there.They had a great Medjugorje accommodation.

To many, especially her loving family who are despondent at her passing, Mary’s spirit will always endure, for they can feel her spirit as a steady presence in their lives.She was the torch that lit many lives but that light will never be extinguished for she was a remarkable lady whose legacy will long endure.

Mary is survived by her hubby, Dan, boys, Daniel, Harry, David and John, daughter, Grace, mum, Teresa, brother, Andrew, sisters, Kathleen Craig, Yvonne Donnelly, Teresa Mcardle, Irene Donnelly, and Jayne Graham, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father, Tony in 1993 and brother, Brian in 2005.

Having reposed at home, Mary’s remains were taken to St. Brigid’s Church, Kilcurry where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Awfully Rev. C. Mcelwee, P.P. Faughart. Bishop Gerard Clifford presided and also in attendance were Extremely Rev. P. Murphy, P.P. Ravensdale, Rev. F. Coll, Rev. B.. Buckley, and Rev. B. Mckenna, writes tagza.com.

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