FITZPATRICK (nee McAleenan) Dette (Mullaghmore-Hilltown) – 9th March 2025, Dette. Peacefully at Rathfriland Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Paddy, much loved mother of Deirdre, Martin, Raymond, Justina and Tony, loving mother-in-law of Jackie, Jo, Kevin and the late Vinny and Christian. Devoted nanny of Christopher, Neil, Dan, Caoimhe, Paddi, Siún, Éabha, Lonan, Declan, Camryn and Owen and cherished great-grandmother.

Dette’s remains will repose at her late residence, 76 Newry Road, Mullaghmore, Hilltown, today (Sunday) from 2.30pm until 9.00pm, tomorrow, (Monday) from 1.00pm until 9.00pm. Removal on Tuesday at 11.15am for 12.00noon Requiem Mass in the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballymaghery, Hilltown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House Strictly Private on Tuesday morning please. Our Lady pray for her.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.

Family Flowers only, Donations in lieu, if desired to the Happiness Cafe, Kilkeel, c/o Peter McGinn Funeral Director, 41 Leitrim Road, Hilltown, BT34 5XS.