Josephine Teresa McCrohan
"Teresa"
04.10.1940 – 17.04.2020
Passed away peacefully in her sleep aged 79.
Dearly beloved wife of Eugene (dec).
Much loved mother of Sharon, Rita,
Denis, Sondra, Siobhan & Shane.
Cherished and adored Nana of Jackson,
Shaun, Tom, Ben, Rohan & Liam.
A service to Celebrate the Life of Teresa will be live streamed
on Tuesday April 28th, 2020 at 3:30pm
Please find below the link to view Teresa's service
https://www.belindajanevideo.com/client-video/josephine-mccrohan/
84 Tributes
Maureen LeGassick
I will really miss her. She always made me feel like such huge part of the family. I consider myself really lucky to have had such a wonderful aunty that used to laugh and joke with me so much. Her smile and her keenness to hear something funny will certainly be something that I will miss. Thinking of you all big hugs from
Mauze and Mark LeGassick
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Maureen, you were a big part of her life and I know she valued your closeness.
Fiona McCrohan
Sending lots of love to you all. I will always remember what a wonderful time I spent with Euge and Terry, 10 years ago now. They were so welcoming and I’m so glad I had the chance to spend time with them both. Teresa will be greatly missed. Xx
Olive O’Connell
RIP Terry, so sorry to hear the sad news and condolences to all the family.
I’m Olive, Bridget’s daughter, and have such fond memories of Terry when we visited in 2005. We had come from Sydney and she mammied us for our whole stay, home cooked dinners and comfy bed! Gave out to us because we slept in! Her and Eugene were so lovely and I’m very sorry for yere loss.
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Olive, really kind of you to take the time to send a special message of condolences to the family and write a little about your time with our Mum.
Denis McCrohan (Joe)
My condolences to the McCrohan family on the passing of Teresa. A really beautiful person.
May she rest in peace.
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks for your condolences Denis.
Cathy Risol (Balfe)
Our deepest sympathy to all the family & all our family feel very privileged to call her our Aunty Terry.
Lots of happy & fun filled memories are ours to hold close to our hearts.
Reunited with her true love Uncle Eugene xo
Love Lucy Balfe & all her family
Eimear Kelly
So sorry to hear the news of Terry’s passing. My condolences to you all. Had the good fortune to meet Terry twice when both she and Eugene visited us in Clare. We had so much fun. Lovely cherished memories and some great photos of Bridget and PJ having the craic with Terry and Eugene. RIP Terry.
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Eimear for your condolences. We all loved hearing the stories of their visits to Ireland, glad you had fun with them both.
Sondra McCrohan
Oh the fun our two families had together growing up. I know Mum & Dad felt very close to all of you. Thanks for your condolences.
Enda Kelly - Co. Clare
RIP Terry.
I have fond memories of my visits to Terry and Eugene in 2004 when visiting Oz.
Mam (Bridget) will be very lonely without her even though they lived so far apart.
Sincere condolences to you all.
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Enda, we really appreciate your thoughts and condolences.
Eimear Kelly
So sorry to hear the news of Terry’s passing. My condolences to you all. Had the good fortune to meet Terry twice when both she and Eugene visited us in Clare. We had so much fun. Lovely cherished memories and some great photos of Bridget and PJ having the craic with Terry and Eugene. RIP Terry.
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Eimear really lovely of you to pay tribute to Mum. Do send on those photos, no doubt they are up to know good having fun!
Denis McCrohan Ennis
Sincerest sympathies to all the McCrohan family on the death of Teresa last week. She was a wonderful wife and mother and grandmother and I am sure as a mother-in-law she was second to none. I have had the privilege of knowing Teresa for almost sixty years and she was always a great friend and a person of wonderful welcomes. May God reward her a hundredfold and may she rest in peace.
Bridget Kelly
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to all of you Terry’s family on her sad death. I Bridget have many memories of her,despite her living in Australia for almost three quarters of her life. Among those,are the months I spent with herself and her great friend Eithne and Eugene in Galway even though I was a very raw teenager. She certainly lit up every situation when she and Eugene came on holidays. The fun was great. That is what we remember. Farewell Terry.
Bridget,Pj and all the Kelly family
Sondra McCrohan
Oh the stories Mum told us about ye lot in Galway back in the day!! She often spoke about you and PJ. She cherished all those wonderful memories, they never faded. Thanks for your condolences.
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Uncle Denis, that’s a lovely tribute. Mum was really fond of you as well, she always talked very highly of you. She loved the time she spent with you on visits as all of us did and still do. Lots of love to you.
Martin Lawlor
Martin Lawlor Wicklow Town (Cousin)
Sad to hear of Terry’s death R.I.P.
Last time we met was in Frank’s and Patricia’s home which was a memorable occasion meeting all the cousins etc.
Sincere sympathy to all the family.
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Martin for your condolences.
Micahel & Ethna Gallen, Galway
We wish to send our deepest condolences to Terry’s family and to all of her brothers and sisters and their families. We were very good friends with Terry and Eugene since the early sixties and have many great memories of them both and their visits here. May she rest in peace
Sondra McCrohan
An enduring friendship with lots of fun adventures that Mum shared with us many times. Thank you for your heartfelt condolences.
John, Hilary and Aoife McCrohan
Sincerest condolences to all the family on Terry’s recent passing. She was a lovely, happy, fun loving person and we have great memories of her and Eugene visiting us here.
Thinking of you all at this time. May she rest in peace.
Anne Folinazzo John Birkensleigh
We didn’t know Josephine very well as we met at a time when she was starting to need extra care in her life and socialising was limited.
Shane has always spoken highly of his mother and told us a few memories.
We are all thinking of the Mc Crohan’s in these. Sad times. We send all our love and thoughts to all of you.
RIP Josephine Teresa Mc Crohan
Birkensleigh Family
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you so much Anne, it is really kind of you to send your condolences to the family. It is a shame she doesn’t get to meet the newest addition to our family but she is in a better place now with our Dad.
Grace and Ian Edgar
Deepest sympathy and condolences to Terry’s family. We have fond memories of The Irish gatherings in Traralgon with Terry and Eugene. A lovely couple we had the pleasure of meeting when we immigrated to Australia.
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
R.I.P Dear Terry, reunited with Eugene.
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you both for your condolences. Pleased to hear that you were made welcomed, the Irish gatherings were a lot of fun.
Grace Edgar
Deepest sympathy and condolences to Terry’s family. We have fond memories of The Irish gatherings in Traralgon with Terry and Eugene. A lovely couple we had the pleasure of meeting when we immigrated to Australia.
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
R.I.P Dear Terry, reunited with Eugene.
Bernadette and Jason Ross
Our thoughts are with you all today as you feel the loss of an amazing funny Irish Mum, Nana and Aunty. I’ll always remember her being at the heart of the Irish Ball in Traralgon. And the time she helped throw my Mum a surprise 50th birthday party by just lobbing into our house with a bunch of friends and bringing the party with them. And I love how Terry was there for Mum went she was in a nursing home, so wonderfully supportive. I’ll be forever grateful. With love, Berni, Jase & Connor
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you Berni for your condolences, she did love an Irish Ball. Mum lobbing into your house bringing the party with her, sounds like it was a hoot. I don’t recall that, perhaps I wasn’t part of the party crew!
Sister Vinie, and Andy Flaherty
Deepest sympathy to McCrohan family on the loss of your mum. Will always remember with great joy the visits we made to your home in Traralgon. All of you made us feel so very welcome. We pray now that she is safely home to Heaven and in the company of Eugene again to start the next life. Rest in Peace.
Sondra McCrohan
We loved every time you visited us in Australia. It meant so much to Mum. She missed you and all her siblings terribly as you know. Thankfully you were all able to see each other over the years, be together and have fun together. Thank you both for your condolences. I have fond memories of visiting Ireland for the first time and the fun we had staying at yours. You were such good hosts.
Tommy and Pat Flaherty
Sincere sympathy to all my McCrohan cousins on this sad occasion. We were lucky to have visited on two occasions and also had her and Eugene home in Ireland. Great people. May she be back with Eugene in the next World. Rest in Peace auntie.
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Tommy and Pat for your lovely message, we really appreciate it. We all had a great time when you and your family visited. I think you were the first and it was a lovely connection to Ireland for us Aussies. It meant a lot to Mum.
Maureen Marsiglio
Terry was a great woman, so welcoming and positive. I fondly remembered attending some of her Irish parties when I was a teenager, nearly 50 years ago. They were great fun. I especially remember Eugene’s Irish dancing as the night went on. RIP Terry and condolences to her loving family. Love from Maureen Marsiglio and Mary Montague, who cherished Terry’s friendship for many many years.
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you so much Maureen for your condolences… I remember lots of fun times too, although I was probably on the naughty end of that.. I do recall you marking my homework once with a ‘Well done Eugene’ (look away Uncle Denis) and it wasn’t that you thought he taught me well. Lol.
Thank you also Mary for your condolences, I remember, as I am sure my siblings do, the amount of time we spent with you, Arthur, Eamon and Damian. I particularly loved your lemon meringue pies, think that may have been where my sweet tooth started. I hope you are doing well.
Annette and Brendan O'Hara
We send our deepest condolences to all of Terry’s family at this very sad time. We recall the deep pride and love with which Terry and Eugene spoke of you, their beloved children and grandchildren. We remember with great joy the warmth, the fun and the laughter we enjoyed, when in their company. How fortunate were we to have them in our lives! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Terry. With love Annette and Brendan
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks for your condolences, as part of the Irish community in Traralgon you both made living away from Ireland a little bit easier.
Julie Roberts
Our heartfelt sympathy to all the McCrohan Family , your in our thoughts and prayers
We were so lucky our Dad’s met and subsequently our Mum’s
I never remember a time we didn’t have an Aunty Terry and Uncle Eugene
The Sunday afternoon drives to Driffield and then Traralgon were a highlight of
Our childhood . It always seemed like the more the merrier Aunty Terry and Uncle
Eugene were always so welcoming . Rest in Peace Aunty Terry you were truly loved and will be sadly missed . Julie , Bill and Family xx
Sondra McCrohan
Julie that took me down memory lane. Mum would love the tribute. Thank you so much… I don’t remember Driffield, but I know the stories. But I remember visiting you lot often. So many fun times.
Con Bridget Moylan and family
So sad that you are not with us now,you will be missed so much but you are not in pain anymore . We will always treasure the wonderful times we shared over the years lots of fun and laughter You were a true friend to us and always there when we needed you over the years.You were and always will be part of our family.Love you Terry xxxx We send our love and deepest sympathy to your beautiful familyxxxx
Sondra McCrohan
Bridget Mum adored you as did we. You were such a beautiful friend to her and your family were such a big part of our
lives as well. We have such fond memories of you and Mum laughing together.
Deirdre Holstead - Collins
Sincerest and heartfelt condolences to all of The McCrohan family and friends.
A lovely lady for sure!
May God bless Terry and all of you! RIP.
Deirdre and Julie Holstead – Collins
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you Deirdre for you condolences it really means a lot to us.
John McCrohan
A really lovely lady, great fun and great style RIP
Our condolonces to all the extended McCrohan and Horan families.
John, Anna and Seán McCrohan
Kilmurry
Co. Clare
Sondra McCrohan
Lovely message John remembering the Horan family and the McCrohan family. From all the tributes on here and off line, it was a good match by all accounts. We feel blessed that Terri & Ue were our parents and with that, we have a wonderful extended (massive) family.
Pauline Fitzgerald
Deepest sympathies to the Mc Crohan family on the death of your mam, Auntie Teresa. We have some lovely memories of Teresa on her visits to Clonaslee. May she rest in peace . Tommy & Pauline Fitzgerald ( nee Horan, The Square ).
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you so much for your condolences Pauline, really appreciated.
Mary Campbell
Sharon, Rita, Denis, Sondra, Shiobon and Shane, our deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time from Mary Campbell and the whole Campbell family 💜
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you Mary (and family)… oh the fun times we all had together growing up. They won’t ever be forgotten.
Pauline & Jim Silvestro-Mele
Our heartfelt condolences to Siobhan, Chris, Rohan and Liam on the passing of a mother, and grandmother. We are glad she had such a peaceful passing and are comforted in the knowledge that she will be with her beloved husband Eugene. May she Rest In Peace. All our love, Jim, Pauline, Tom and Nick Silvestro and Nelly Mele and all the family.
Siobhan Mele
Thanks l appreciate your words. We are all sure that mum is much happier now with dad and that she will be feeling young and free again.
Mary Moylan
Our deepest sympathies are with the McCrohan families with the loss of Terry. Terry was always full of fun and happy times. We remember Clare & Caitlyn getting Terry to dance at Bridget’s 60th birthday. We also remember the times when Irish men went to the milk bar sometime where Terry would drink her Irish mist while the men had a beer.
Thinking of you all at this time
Joe & Mary Moylan and families
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Mary for your condolences, we really appreciate your thoughts.
Tania Sparks
My thoughts are with all of the McCrohan family on the loss of such a beautiful lady. Mrs McCrohan always made me feel part of the family. You will be missed by so many. Lots of love Tania xoxoxo
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks Tania, you know mum she loved all the extensions of our family. Friends of the kids always consider family in the end. (Sharon posted this below)
Pat Ruane
Thank you Terry for 55 years of friendship. You ,Eugene and your family have been such a big part of our lives. We have shared so many wonderful times together. You have been there for us in both good and sad times. I am sure you and Eugene are joyfully dancing together again. Lots of love Pat and family xox
Pat Ruane
Thank you Terry for 55 years of friendship. You, Eugene and your family have been such a big part of our lives. We have shared so many wonderful times together. You have been there for us in both good and sad times. I am sure you and Eugene are joyfully dancing together again. Lots of love Pat and family xox
Sharon McCrohan
Thanks Pat for your kind words and it was lovely catching up the other day. Post Covid we will head your way to catch up in person. Take care xoxox
Tony & Heather
Thinking of you all at this sad time. We really feel like part of your family xx
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you both for your condolences and you are part of the family, don’t ever forget that. x
John Horan
Deepest sympathy to all of Terry’s family, our thoughts are with you today. I dropped round to my Dad’s house this morning (Matt– Terry’s brother) and left Matt and Mary watching this lovely ceremony. They were very happy to be there (virtually) to say goodbye. Rest in Peace Aunty Terry from John and Jane Horan and family.
Sondra McCrohan
Thank John we really appreciate you sending us your condolences. We are all pleased that Mum’s brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends all over the world were able to take part in the service.
Heather & Tony
Lovely service💕💕
Sondra McCrohan
xx
William and Catriona Flaherty
Sincere sympathy to all the McCrohan family on the death of your Mam, Auntie Terry. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. The funeral service was a lovely celebration of your Mam’ s life. May she rest in peace.
William and Catriona Flaherty.
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you for your kind words. It was a beautiful service with a great tribute to Mum, her love of fun and dancing certainly shined through.
Maureen Marsiglio
Thank you for sharing your beautiful funeral service with us today. The eulogies, sermon and everything really, was wonderful. Your Mum would have been very pleased especially under the current covid-19 circumstances. Warm regards, Maureen Marsiglio and Mary Montague.
Sondra McCrohan
We are all so happy that people that wanted to could attend the service under the current circumstances. Not quite the same as in person, but it also allowed people that would not have been able to travel anyway to attend. I know this meant a lot to her friends and family abroad.
Louise warren
My condolences to the McCrohan family on the passing of auntie Terri she was a lovely person and Mam (Sheila) use to tell us a lot of stories about her and them growing up. They had some good times even when Mam when to see her in Australia. The funeral mass was lovely. May she test in peace.
Louise & Fergal Warren Co Clare
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you Louise for your condolences. Your Mam and mine were really close and great friends. We always got excited when we heard Auntie Sheila was visiting, she was such fun and the two of them together were hilarious! Take care
Sharon McCrohan
Thanks Tania, you know mum she loved all the extensions of our family. Friends of the kids always consider family in the end.
Matthew Breccia
Dear Sondra, Siobhan, Sharon, Rita, denis and Shane.
My deepest condolences go to you and your families with the passing of your mum. I have heard so many wonderful stories of your mum over the years and I wanted to let you all know that your are in my thoughts at this time. Sending you all lots of love. Matthew
Sondra McCrohan
Thanks for your lovely words and condolences Matthew. It means a lot to all of us. Lots of love
Petra Murphy
Our condolences to all the McCrohan family. Very sad to hear of Terry’s passing. She was such a lovely lively lady. Lots of good times were had with Eugene and Terri in Traralgon. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. RIP Terri.
Petra and Martin Murphy
Mike & Bridie McCrohan
I remember when Euge stayed with us in Salthill in the early ’60s. Always a light heart about him. And then Terry was on the scene. Class act! They made a lovely couple – so well matched! And the wedding – Easter Monday .
And then they were gone to Australia.
And when they returned in recent years – so warm and friendly.
So sad to think they have both moved on to a higher plane!
Our sincerest condolences from the McCrohans in Galway – Mike, Bridie, Chris and Siobhan.
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you Mike for your condolences. They talked a lot about their time Galway and in particular Salthill before they moved to Australia and regaled us with many a good time they had when they returned for visits.
Cathy Risol (Balfe)
Your Mum would of be so very proud of the send off today. A beautiful service & a truly special tribute to Aunty Terry.
The power point with such wonderful photos showed the fun times that were had by both Mum. & Dad & family.
Lovely to see Mum (Aunty Lucy), Annie Scully & Louise Balfe too ❤️
Memories to treasure forever.
Sondra McCrohan
It is heartwarming watching Mum’s slide show and remember the fun times we all had. It makes you realise how lucky we all were that our parents created such a wonderful, supportive and fun network of Irish friends for us.
Claire Dolan
Sincere sympathies to the McCrohan family on the death of your mother, auntie Teresa. Fond memories of your parents trip to Ireland in 1994 and the family reunion. Thinking of you at this time. May she rest in peace.
Claire (Horan), Seamus & Aisling Dolan. (formally The Square, Clonaslee).
Sondra McCrohan
Thank you Claire, really sweet of you send your condolences and very much appreciated.
David and Shirley Flaherty
Our sincerest sympathies to the McCrohan Family on the passing of our aunt Terry, I have very fond memories of herself and Eugene both in Australia and Ireland and they will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know them. Go bhfanfaidh sí féin agus Eugene i suaimhneas le chéile
Michael Kelly
Our condolences to all the McCrohan family on the passing of Terry. We have lovely memories of visiting Terry and Eugene in 2001 and when they attended our wedding in 2002. Ye can be very proud of the funeral service and send off that ye gave Terry in these difficult times. It really captured the spirit and great fun that ye had as a family with Terry and Eugene as parents. Noeleen and Mike Kelly, Ennis, Co Clare (Bridget and PJ)