Unexpectedly at her residence.

Predeceased by her husband  James (Jim) , son Brendan and her grandson Cathal Lavelle.

Joan will be dearly missed by her loving sons and daughters Eamon, Anne Lavelle (Galway), Siobhan Gilvarry (Boston), Declan (Westport), Conor (Castlebar) and Donagh (North Carolina), sister Mona Curry, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sister-in-law Winnie Curry (USA), brothers-in-law Gerry McGuire and Bob Marshall, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

May She Rest In Peace.

Joan will repose at McGowan`s funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6.30pm with removal at 8pm to St. Patrick`s Church, Ballina.

Funeral mass on Wednesday morning at 11am with funeral proceeding afterwards to Leigue cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Vincent de Paul, c/o McGowan;s funeral directors.