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Sheila Downey

The death has occurred of

Sheila Downey
(née Lang)

Lucan, Dublin / Sooey, Sligo

DOWNEY, Sheila (née Lang), (Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Sooey, Co. Sligo) October 31st 2025 (peacefully) at home.

Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Conor, Darvree, Fergal and Evin, a devoted grandmother of Ciaran, Shane, Niall, Elaine, Aoibhín, Éanna, and Cúan.

Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, son-in-law Donal, daughter-in-law Gillian, grandchildren, relatives, friends, and kind neighbours. Predeceased by her grandchild baby Liam, her parents John and Elizabeth, and her beloved siblings Padraig, Maura and Sean.

May she rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Sunday evening (November 2nd) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

Removal on Monday morning (November 3rd) to St. Patrick’s Church, Esker arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.00am followed by cremation at Newland’s Cross Crematorium.

Sheila’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) at 10.00am on Monday morning by following this LINK.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to to St Marys Hospital, Phoenix Park

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis”

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Date Published:

Saturday 1st November 2025

Date of Death:

Friday 31st October 2025

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