Much Loved and will be Forever Missed
Born Kathleen Deely on the 15th September 1927 in Peterswell, Co Galway to John and Kate Deely she was one of 11 children six brothers and four sisters she left home for London in 1946 and after four years met Jack Crossan a carpenter from Cootehill Co Cavan and fell in love. They got married 26th July 1952 in Kensington their first son Sean was born 18th February 1955 and their second son Michael was born 25th June 1956.
They shared a house with two other Irish families in Mersey Street Latimer Road until they rented a house and moved to Burnt Oak in 1961.
A few years later Kathleen pushed Jack into buying their own home and moved to 59 Oakington Manor Drive, Wembley in 1966. Many happy and fond memories were had over the years and Kathleen was at her happiest running the household cooking and cleaning for everyone.
Michael and Sean both got married. Jack and Kathleen had built a house in Knappagh, Cootehill, Co Cavan which became a great place for their eight grandchildren to spend many a summer holiday with their grandparents. Jack sadly passed away after illness 24th December 2002 and Kathleen decided in later years to move back to Wembley to be closer to her family.
We invite you to join us to celebrate the life of Kathleen Crossan
Funeral
Date: 23/12/2022Additional Info:
Kathleen's funeral will be streamed live from the church at 10.30 on Friday 23rd December. The stream can be accessed by clicking the invitation that will appear on this memorial site at least 48 hours ahead of the appointed time. If for any reason the stream is missed or interrupted, have no fear the funeral will be recorded simultaneously and can be accessed from the same invitation which will be available for at least 1 month.
The Order of Service can be accessed by clicking this link:
Mourners are requested to observe safe distancing policies. The church is regularly sanitized.
Kathleens Requiem Mass will be followed by the Committal at 12.30 at Harrow Weald Cemetery, Clamp Hill, Stanmore, Greater London, HA7 3JS England.
Wake
Date: 23/12/2022Additional Info:
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Sincere condolences to Sean , Maggie & family & to Mick, Eileen & family on the loss of Kathleen. Kathleen was a lady with a big heart. May her gentle soul rest in peace
Our sympathies to Seán, Mick & all the Crossan families, relatives & friends of Kathleen. May she rest in peace
Deepest Sympathies To Micheal, Sean and families on the passing of your dear mother Kathleen. May her gentle soul rest in peace
0ur most sincere sympathy to Michael Sean & families on the death of your dear Mother Kathleen, we have lovely memories of the friendly and above all the generous nature of Kathleen. Rest in Peace Kathleen.
Just watched Kathleen’s funeral mass on line.
What a beautiful tribute to the life of a wonderful lady.
Condolences to Sean, Mick and families.
Sleep well Kathleen xx
I have many memories of Kathleen from throughout my life but here are just a few. One memory that jumps out at me are the summers I spent with Kathleen and Jack up in Cavan. I remember we would be out on the farm with Jack and we would come in to a big steak dinner ready for us, all cooked by Kathleen. She was always such a hard worker. It was always a pleasure visiting Kathleen. Years later my wife, my kids and myself went up to bring Kathleen to Enniskillen, but once she got me behind the wheel she insisted we go to Belfast. So that’s exactly what we did. She loved shopping. Kathleen was a second mother to me. She took care of me when she brought me over to London at 18, and even when I returned in 2015. Kathleen took great pride in her garden in 59 Oakington Manner Drive. We would cut the grass and weed the flowerbeds together. There would never be a weed left standing. It had to be perfect, and it was. I remember myself, Kathleen and May would go for a Chinese and then back to the Connacht Pub for drinks. Kathleen always had us laughing.
Thank you so much for everything you have done for me Kathleen. Rest in peace xxx.
Lots and lots of love, Sean (Deely) , Marian, Ciara, Cleona and Chloe. ❤️❤️❤️
When we visited Kathleen in Wembley in 2019.
Sincere sympathy to Sean , Michael and all your families on the sad passing of Kathleen. Kathleen was an amazing woman so kind and generous
to everyone she met.I will never forget Kathleen and Jack they give me my first job in Knappagh mowing lawns and painting round the house. I have some great memories with them to cherish forever. May Kathleen rest in peace.❤
Having enjoyed lots of time enjoying wonderful times with the Crossan family over the years, the first time that I was directed to Kathleen’s house (on my way to Wembley). I was welcomed like a n old friend. I will never forget that warm welcome and how we talked. It was for me like being back in Galway, in the middle of Wembley.
Kathleen is from a generation that I am in awe of. The true Irish who inspired and gave us all a better life. Set an example for so many of us to follow.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Gaillimh Abu
I will always be grateful for the help and good advice I received from Mrs. Crossan when I arrived in London many, many years ago.
Her kindness and generosity knew no bounds , I will be forever thankful.
God Bless and Rest in Peace Kathleen.
Never a moment without a smile. Many days spent putting up with Ed and I – some of my fondest memories. A true angel. RIP ❤️
Our sincerest condolences and sympathy to Kathleen’s family. May she rest in peace. From all of us at Young’s Peking
Mrs Crossan RIP ..
Ar dheis De go raibh a
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Sincerest condolences to the Crossan families and all relations and friends ! Liam, Nuala, Oisin & Fionn Kearney
Sincere condolances from all at Heverin Haulage.
Sorry to hear of the sad passing of Kathleen. Sincere condolences to all the family.
Mike Heverin
Sincere sympathy to you Sean & Michael and your families on the passing of your dear mom Kathleen. Lovely memories of all her visits here, our trip to America in 2018, and her stay with me afterwards. Rest in Peace dear Kathleen, the bed of heaven to you. Love always your sister in law Irene Deely
Rest in peace Mrs Crossan
Our sincere condolences to Mick, Eileen, and family on the passing of Kathleen, may she rest in peace.
Kathleen and Dixie
Harrods 2018
Nan and her Grandchildren.
2019 all set for a trip to Harrods
Galway 2018 – checking in with Mick making sure everyone is doing ok back home in London.
Kathleen with Milo – Galway 2018
2018 Galway Tom Maura Kathleen & Katie
My fondest memories of my wonderful “darling” Aunt Kathleen, whom certainly was one in a million.
As far back as I can remember, she and Jack made regular visits to us in Galway, and we loved to see them coming. Kathleen and my dad (her late brother John) would discuss all the local news and gossip between Peterswell/Gort and Loughrea. She was a much loved sister by all her siblings. My dad always said “she was one of the best with a kind heart and didn’t have a bad bone in her body”.
Kathleen never forgot where she came from and never looked down on anyone regardless of how successful she had become.
She was so kind and supportive to us growing up, always encouraging us to do better, and she was so proud of our achievements big and small.
Of course I personally loved her style, her clothes, shoes and jewellery! She loved to dress up and was a great shopper! She brought me my first watch for my First Holy Communion – no one else in my class had a watch – cool!!
For my 21st Birthday she took me to Panache Boutique in Monaghan (wow) and bought me a beautiful Silk outfit…. very expensive and she said “say nothing darling”. Then of course she took over the catering for my 21st Birthday Party! She and Jack arrived from Cavan with a boot full of her home cooked meats & salads for the party!
Aunt Kathleen was a wonderful cook and she loved entering people. Nothing was ever too much trouble or too much work for her.
Over the years I spent so many good times with Aunt Kathleen & Jack both in Cavan and London, and have many wonderful memories. Only in 2018 Kathleen came to the US on holiday with me, my mom and Katie, visiting cousin Maria in Boston and many others in Wilmington. We had a wonderful holiday and she enjoyed the shopping and the days and nights out! There was no stopping her at 91!
She remained on with me in Ireland for an extra two weeks, she enjoyed coming into Galway with me for lunch or just a coffee, attended a few parties with our friends and walking the garden with our dog Milo! Tom and I totally enjoyed taking her out and on one occasion she took to the floor dancing an old time waltz, no bother to her!
In 2019 I spent a few days at Oakington Manor Drive … again no stopping her…. We took a taxi to Harrods… went for lunch and she enjoyed a glass of wine finishing off with a Baileys Coffee! She was fun, kind, so generous and above all loving.
I will miss this wonderful woman, she is loved so much and will be missed beyond measure.
Rest in Peace Aunt Kathleen… you have faught the good fight…. you have won the race…. God Bless you xxxx. All our Love your niece Maura (Deely), Tom & Katie Doyle, Galway
Some great memories of a wonderful lady May she rest in peace.
Deepest Sympathies to Michael, Eileen & family and Sean, Margaret and family on the sad passing of Kathleen. We have fond memories of Kathleen and Jack visiting Peterswell over the years. RIP Kathleen
RIP Kathleen aka Nanny K such lovely memories with you and Jack in Cavan and Wembley. The two of you are together again ❤️❤️
Our Deepest Sympathy to Sean Margaret Mick & Eileen on the sad passing of Kathleen. I have so many happy memories of Oakington Manor where I was always made so welcome Kathleen was a true lady whom I will always remember with fondness and never forget. Rest in peace Kathleen
I have lots of them. But the look on her face when I took over her dog from ireland she was so glad to have him with her again. Rest in peace Kathleen. A lovely lady Always from the Cochrane family Co. Cavan
Sincere condolences to Michael Eileen and family Sean Margaret and family on the passing of Kathleen. We spent many happy times together in Cootehill. Rest in peace dear Aunt Kathleen forever in our hearts.
Deepest sympathies to Michael Sean and families on the sad passing of a lovely sister in law thoughts and prayers with you all at this sad time.
R.I.P Mrs Crossan lovely lady with great family values ❤️
Kathleen, the greatest tribute that can be given is the legacy you leave behind you. Your love, integrity and values are epitomised in your sons Sean and Michael. Thank you for giving us their friendship. May you rest in peace forever, comforted in the knowledge that you provided your family with all that matters in being great human beings and asset to life on earth. Thank you
Kathleen and Jack with their grandchildren – Chelsea, Edward, Jessica and Tara at their home in co.Cavan
Kathleen’s grandchildren – Chelsea, Edward, Tara and Jessica
Kathleen’s six bothers – Mike, Paddy, Christy, Fred, Eddie and John
RIP Mrs Crossan met her many times at work always ahead a kind word. God Bless you and may you rest in eternal peace ❤️
Deepest sympathy to Michael and Sean and the Crossan and Deely families on the sad passing of Kathleen. She was a great lady and we have many happy memories of Kathleen and Jack in London in the 1960’s. May she rest in peace.
RIP Kathleen, my late Mum (Peggy Lally’s cousin) . I have fond memories of visiting Kathleen as a child. She took myself and my brother for our first ever McDonald’s always kind. My mum always spoke fondly of her xx
Met this lady a couple of times may she RIP
To my great Aunt Kathleen, I know you are smiling down on us with my grandmother, Bridey. Rest In Peace, and prayers are sent out to her family every day from mine.
Sincere condolences to all the family. Mrs Crossan was a true Lady. May she rest in eternal peace.
I have many fond memories of Kathleen Crossan but one story springs to mind one summer while on holiday in Ireland myself & the twin brother Eamonn were helping jack Crossan & frank dowd worming the calves @ Annalee house co.Cavan jack brokered a deal if we helped with the “ worming “ and helped with the bales he would drive us down to Galway to stay with uncle Eamonn ( Lally) . The deal was done jack drove us down in the blue Mercedes sports car we felt like kings , but that night when we unpacked our back packs there was an envelope with £100 punts each with a note from Kathleen telling us to enjoy our stay with uncle Eamonn and to never forget our Galway roots , and don’t tell jack .
What a great woman Kathleen was .
R.I.P Kathleen
Met Kathleen many a time over the years such a lovely lady, may Kathleen rest in peace .
May Kathleen rest in Peace.I had the Pleasure of staying with Kathleen many years ago she was a Lady .
Kathleen’s parents – John & Kate Deely
Kathleen and her 4 sisters – Bridie, Mary-Ann, Ann and Margaret