Remembering Molly Doherty (née Garvin) — a life connected to Killala, Mayo
Molly Doherty, formerly known as Molly Garvin, of Georges Street, Killala, Co. Mayo, is mourned by her family, friends, and the wider community. She lived in Killala and, for many years, was cared for by the devoted staff at Moy Ridge Nursing Home in Ballina. Molly was predeceased by her beloved husband, John, as well as by her parents, Michael and Mary Garvin. The loss is deeply felt by cousins, relatives, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends who treasured her kindness, warmth, and quiet strength.
A life rooted in family, faith, and the Kilala community
While specific details of Molly’s daily life are shared most often in private circles, those who knew her recall a person who valued family and community. Her roots trace back to the Garvin family, with a lineage described by loved ones as close-knit and supportive. In Killala, a village with a strong sense of tradition, Molly’s memory endures in the friendships and connections she fostered among neighbours and peers, as well as in the stories told by those who remember her steady presence on Georges Street.
Family ties and the spirit of remembrance
The obituary notes Molly’s long-standing relationship with her husband, John, and the sense of partnership they shared. Though John has gone before her, and her parents are mentioned in the family history, Molly’s siblings, cousins, and extended relatives continue to honour her memory through acts of kindness, service, and the rituals that accompany loss in this part of Mayo.
Funeral details and avenues for tribute
In accordance with the family’s wishes, reposing was held at Lynn’s Funeral Home in Killala on Monday from 6:00 p.m., with removal at 7:00 p.m. to St. Patrick’s Church in Killala for prayer reception. The funeral Mass took place on Tuesday at 12:00 noon in St. Patrick’s Church, followed by interment in Killala Cemetery. Family flowers were respectfully requested, with donations instead invited to Moyridge Nursing Home Resident’s Comfort Fund, care of Lynn’s Funeral Directors. The family has extended an invitation to friends and neighbours to leave messages of sympathy in the online tribute book referenced by the service.
How to remember Molly in Mayo
For those who wish to honour Molly Doherty’s life, the obituary provides a pathway through small acts of remembrance—sharing a memory with loved ones, contributing to the Moyridge Resident’s Comfort Fund, or simply keeping Molly in your thoughts during this time of mourning. Obituaries such as Molly’s remind us of the meaningful connections that bind Killala and the broader Mayo community, even as families face loss with quiet dignity.
About leaving a message of sympathy
You are welcome to leave a message of sympathy below as a tribute to Molly and to offer support to her family. In communities like Killala, such messages are a gentle reminder that the bonds of friendship endure beyond the funeral rites and into the days ahead.
