Formerly of Letterkenny and Dublin, Ireland. Affectionately known as, and referred to by family and friends as Clare.
Peacefully, surrounded by her family on September 8, 2022, Clare died of natural causes in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Neil.
Privileged to call her mother are Michael (Barb), Neil (Krystelle), Clare, Kevin (Laura). Adoring grandmother of Mya and Aman, Stephen, Bella and Brandon. Clare is survived by her sister Carmel of the USA and brother Stephen of Ireland. Brothers-in-law John (Mary), Michael (Nuala), of Ireland. Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Molly Mullally (nee Dawson), sisters Brighid, (Mackey), Attracta, Teresa, and brother Thomas. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
A kind and gentle soul, Clare lived a life of service as a teacher with the HWCDSB and the HWDSB. Humble in her achievements she graduated from University College Dublin, before emigrating to Toronto Canada, where she met and married Neil. We would like to thank Community Care, Bayshore PSWs Nadia, Jean, Nav, Lena, and Sal. Special thank you to Father Charlie and Father Andrew for helping us honour the wishes of our mother.
Visitation will be held at P.X. Dermody Funeral Home (1919 King St E, Hamilton, Ontario) on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Eugene Catholic Church (232 Queenston Rd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) on Wednes- day, September 14,
2022, at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (600 Garden Spring Gardens Rd., Burlington, Ontario, Canada). In lieu of flowers, donations to a
Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences can be made to
www.dermodys.comEternal rest grant unto her and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Requiescat in Pace

Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Sep. 10, 2022.