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Maura Kilroy Obituary

Kilroy, Maura (nee Barry) 80, native of Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland; beloved wife of Edward "Jim"; loving mother of Carmel Kelleher, John Kelleher, and Michael (Shannon) Kelleher; dear grandmother of Zach, Erika, Grace, Jack and Quinn; cherished sister of Frances Barry, Patricia (Fineen) O'Driscoll and the late Thomas Barry; fond aunt of Tom, Colleen, Barry and Karyn; dear step-mother of Margie (John) McNicholas, Nancy (Alan) Alpert, Katie (Roger) Longtin, and Michael Kilroy; cherished step-grandmother of eight; and great-grandmother of two. Funeral Saturday 11:00 a.m. from Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East Austin) to St. Pascal Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Private. Visitation Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 10, 2019.
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Maura was a special lady. R.I.P. in your heavenly home.

Bernie Shannon

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January 12, 2019

Many fond Memories of Maura and Jim.
Codolences to all on your loss.
Prayers for all.

Kevin Lavin

January 10, 2019

Maura was a lovely Lady and a great friend and we had many fun
Times together
May God Rest her Beautiful Soul

Mary Whelan

January 10, 2019

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Gibbons Family Funeral Home

5917 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL

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5917 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL

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