Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the great care of the doctors, nurses, carers and staff at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by her brothers Tom and Bill Elwood and her nephew Liam Elwood.
Beloved wife of Joe and dear mother of Gerry, Kevin and Paul.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughter-in-law Alison, son-in-law Miguel, brother John, sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, her large circle of friends and neighbours.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Monday 25th November from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Patrick’s Church, Strandhill, Sligo on Tuesday 26th November at 11:00am for Requiem mass, followed by burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden after.
You can stream Frances’s funeral mass live by clicking ‘Live Stream’ below.
House private please.
You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for her family below.


It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Frances. She was a great neighbour and friend to us in Larkhill Road. Our deepest condolences to Joe and the Hargadon family at this very difficult time. You are in our prayers and thought. May she rest in peace.
Sorry to hear of Frances passing, deepest sympathies to Joe & family, Ruth Le Lacheur , daughter of Late Margaret LeLacheur , (nee) Verdon x
Dear Joe and sons, so sorry to hear of the passing of Frances. She was a beautiful lady, sorry I will be in the uk and won’t be able to attend her funeral, please except my sincere condolences.
Ann (Wards pharmacy)
May she rest in peace
Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
“May Light perpetual shine upon her”
Condolences to Gerry and all the Hargadon family.
RIP Mrs Hargadon.
Joe, Gerry and the Hargadon family, sincere sympathy on the passing of Frances.
Deepest sympathies to Frances’ loving husband, sons, family and friends. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. So sorry for your loss.
Our condolences to Kevin and all the Hargadon family on the loss of your beloved mother. May Frances rest in peace.
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Frances now rests with the angels.
Deepest sympathy to Joe and all of the Hargadon and Elwood family on the sad passing of Frances. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Sincere sympathy to Joe and all Frances’ immediate and extended family. May she rest in peace
Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Mrs H rest in peace.
Deepest condolences to Kevin, Paul, and all the extended family. Thinking of you all.
Dear Gerry and the Hargadon family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
The picture of your mom is well chosen: she looks like a lovely lady.
May she rest in peace.
Toni
Sincere sympathy to all Frances family on her recent death, may her soul rest in peace and Our Lady of Knock comfort you all.
We were very sorry to hear that Frances had passed away. To you Joe and the family, we extend our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. She was a lovely lady and a good neighbour. May she rest in Peace.
Dear Gerry,
My deepest condolences to you, your father and your brothers on the death of your mother Frances.
May she RIP.🙏
Thinking of all Frances family and the Elwoods family. Rest lovely lady Francis RIP. Xxxx
Deepest Sympathy to all of France’s family. May she rest in Peace. Thinking of you all today and will light. Candle for Frances here in London.
Barbara , Sam , Leily and Darius
Deepest condolences to Joe, Gerry, Kevin and Paul and the family – Rest in peace Frances love Ryan, Zoe and family
My sincere sympathies Joe and too your sons May Frances rest in peace
I’m so sorry that I did not known of her passing last Sunday , and unable to attend funeral due to being in UK.
God Bless and comfort you all in this difficult time
Frances Devaney
We are very sorry to learn of Frances’s passing and we extend our deepest sympathy to Joe Gerry Kevin and Paul and all the family.