The death has occurred peacefully of Eileen Winkler (née Finan), surrounded by her loving family in the great care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Karl, her parents Margaret and George, sister Phyllis, brothers Tommy, J.J., George, Harry and Liam and her grandson Odhran.
Cherished mother of Ralph, Heidi, and Matthias.
She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughter, adored grandchildren Christopher, Karla, Oisín and Fionn, sister Doreen, brothers Padraig and Dessie, her partner Brendan, Ralph’s partner Maeve, son-in-law Philip, daughter-in-law Anna-Marie, family in Germany, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Rest in Peace.
Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Wednesday 8th April from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
A Celebration of Eileen’s Life will take place on Thursday 9th April at 6:00pm at McGowan’s Crematorium and Funeral Home, Collooney, Co. Sligo (F91AKW5) for family and friends, followed by cremation.
You can stream Eileen’s Service live by clicking ‘Livestream’ below.
House strictly private.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to North West Hospice, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.
You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family below.
My Sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of your wonderful mum Eileen.
Sorry for you loss may your mum rest in peace and her memory be an eternal blessing
Deepest sympathy to Ralph, Hedi and Matthias on the passing of your Mum.
Susan McDonagh
RIP Eileen, warmest condolences to you all on the loss of your lovely Mum.
Sincere condolences to Matthias, Anna Maire and all members of the Winkler family on the sad passing of Eileen
Condolences to Heidi, Ralph, Matthias, Brendan and the extended Winkler and Finan families. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.
We are heartbroken at the sad news of Eileen’s passing – such a lovely lady of whom we have great and happy memories. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Sincere, sympathy to all the family may Eileen rest in peace amen Claire foley O’Connor Tavares Florida, originally from Sligo, my, thoughts and prayers are with you all, sincerely Claire (daughter of Gerry and Betty and sister of Tony Foley)
Our heartfelt sympathy to Brendan and all of Eileen’s family on this very sad news. A bright light has gone out and Eileen will be missed by many. She gave us all a lesson in resilience and bravery for many years .
Eileen was a trusted dear friend of her neighbour Stephanie and our family are eternally grateful for that . Rest in Peace Eileen
So sad to hear of Eileen’s passing May she Rest in Peace❤️ Condolences to all her family. You are in our thoughts & prayers at this very sad time 🙏❤️
So sorry to hear of the passing of Eileen, lovely lady, sincere sympathy to all the family, May Eileen rest in peace 🙏
Michael and Anne McGloin
On behalf of The Butler family our sincere sympathies to Eileen’s family on Eileen’s passing.Fond memories of a beautiful, cheerful lady. May she rest in peace. Carol Gallagher nee Butler.
We are greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Eileen.A lovely lady & a great character,full of fun & Wit.Our deepest Condolence to Heidi & the rest of the Winkler Family.May her gentle soul R.I.P.
A beautiful lady with a huge heart. Forever only a thought away. Requiem Aeternam Eileen.
Sincere sympathy to Ralph, Heidi, Matthias, Brendan and all of Eileen’s family and friends. Thinking of you all af this sad time.
I was heartbroken to hear of Eileen’s passing. She was so much more than a client to me—over the years, she became a dear friend, and I will always cherish the time we spent together. My thoughts are with you all during this incredibly difficult time. With deepest sympathy
Leonie McGuinn
Deepest condolences Heidi and family on your loss of your mum , may she rest in peace
Deepest sympathy to Ralph and all the Winkler family. So sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.
I’m very sad to hear of your mums passing Ralph. Years back she was my choir neighbour and I remember her fondly as warm, witty and funny. Thinking of you and your family at this sd time🫂
Sincere sympathies to the Winkler family and also to Doreen and all the Finan family, Eileen was a joyous lady.
May Eileen rest in eternal peace.
We are saddened to hear of Eileen’s passing. Deepest sympathy to Ralph, Heidi and Matthias along with Doreen and the Finan and Winkler families. Rest peacefully dear Eileen one beautiful lady.
Our sincere sympathies to Ralph, Heidi, Matthias and Brendan, the Winkler and Finan families, extended families, friends and neighbours. Eileen will be greatly missed by all you all – a lovely, talented lady, may she now rest in eternal peace
Dear Heidi
We are sorry to hear about your beloved mum. Our sympathies to you, Ralph, Matthias, Brendan and all the extended family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Mary & Paul McGuckin
My thoughts are with those left behind, Eileen was such a sweet person, always with a smile, the world has lost one of its brightest stars, may Eileen rest in peace.
Sincere condolences to all of Eileen’s family. She was a wonderful lady to spend time with. I’ll always remember her with a big smile on her face and so warm and caring.
Thinking of you Brendan at this sad time. Rest in Peace Eileen.
To Matthias, Anna-Marie and all the Winkler family, sincere condolences on the passing of your mother Eileen.
Thinking of you all in these sad and difficult days.
Heartfelt condolences to my uncle Brendan on the passing of his partner Eileen and sincere sympathies to all of Eileen’s family. She was a beautiful soul with so many stories to tell and such a kind heart. I was lucky enough to enjoy many a chat with her over the years. She will be greatly missed, I feel lucky to call her my aunt and will always remember her. Rest in Peace Eileen.
Lovely woderful send off for your mum Ralph
Sending much love and we’re thinking of you
Lots of love Mim & Kev xxxx