Jane (Roísín) McDonagh (nee Kelly) of Bronxville, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 9, 2024. The second youngest of 9 children, she was born in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland to John and Bridget Kelly.
Jane is predeceased by her husband Martin, parents John and Bridget, siblings Bernard, Sean, Eileen, and Briege. She is survived by her sisters Mary, Ann, Patricia, and Susan, and many relatives here and abroad. Jane spent her final days at her Bronxville home under the care of her sister Susan and beloved nephews Frank and John Paul.
Throughout her life, Roísín found great joy providing support and counseling services to thousands of people near and far at Katie’s Cottage, Maison Rouge, and other locations across the area. Her legacy is one of wisdom, inspiration, and kindness to others.
Visitation will be held at Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home in Bronxville, NY, from 4-8 pm on Tuesday October 14, 2024. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph’s Church in Bronxville, NY, on Wednesday October 15, 2024, at 10:45am followed by internment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Jane’s memory to Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care or New York Presbyterian Westchester.
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Bernadette Linnane says
October 12, 2024 at 5:39 amSo sorry to hear the loss of Jane.
Helene Axelrod says
October 13, 2024 at 9:45 pmYou had the gift to change people’s lives, in my case for the better. I hope the angels welcomed you with open arms and you are surrounded by and with all of your loved ones.
You will be missed, rest in peace my dear.
Margaret Fox says
October 14, 2024 at 3:21 pmThere will never be another Roisin ! Roisin you were one of a kind . You started in Katie’s 25 years ago the same time as myself . . You touched so many people with your kindness and wisdom including all of us in Katie’s and our children .. we all where lucky to have know you for all Those years. Thank you for that you will be greatly miss .
Agnes Delaney says
October 15, 2024 at 12:15 pmPlease accept me sincere sympathies on the loss of Jane, my thoughts and prayers are with you Susan.
Jackie O'Brien says
October 15, 2024 at 1:14 pmRoisin, our lives in katies and our home lives will never be the same without you. You truly cared and loved all of us and our families. I honestly considered you part of my family, even though you were a devoted sister and aunt to your own family. You were an amazing person and friend. I miss you terribly. Love ya, Jackie.
Thomas and Mary Murray says
October 16, 2024 at 11:46 amSo sorry to hear of the loss of Jane. She will be remembered for her warmth and genuine kindness to all she met. She is having a special reunion with all her loved ones.
Jessica & Liz says
October 20, 2024 at 10:38 pmRoisin you will be missed , you were a guiding light for us and through many things. You always had a way to make us laugh, even when wings seemed tough. Deepest sympathies to the family rest in peace. 🙏