Ann (Annie) Margaret Arain, formerly of Claggan, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo, and residing in Chelmsford, Essex, has passed away.
A Life Remembered
Annie Arain, as she was known, was predeceased by her husband, Haye, her parents Michael and Bridget McManamon, her siblings Michael, Thomas, and Mary Conway, and brothers-in-law John Conway and Eric Charleson, as well as sister-in-law Mary McManamon.
She is survived by her daughters Nasreen and Yasmin, sons Omaran, Shaheen and Naveen, and eight grandchildren: Phineas, Gabriel, Bibi, Milo, Ngaio, Louise, Balthazar, and Noah. She is also survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Joseph, Katy, Karina and Milli, and her brothers Frank and John (Claggan), Harry (Northampton) and sister Bridget Charleson (Queensland Australia), along with numerous sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends in both England and Ireland.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady Immaculate Church, 122 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 ORG, at 2pm on Thursday, February 12th, 2026. Following the mass, burial will take place at Great Baddow Lawn Cemetery, CM2 7SU.
Those wishing to send flowers are asked to direct them to T Pennack and Sons, Funeral Directors, located at 1-3 Maldon Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 7DW. They can be reached by telephone at 012454711571 or via email at [email protected].
A Mass will also be offered for the repose of her soul at the Church of the Holy Family in Ballycroy at a later date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the funeral take place?
The Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady Immaculate Church, 122 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 ORG, on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at 2pm, followed by burial at Great Baddow Lawn Cemetery, CM2 7SU.
Where can flowers be sent?
Flowers should be sent to T Pennack and Sons, Funeral Directors, 1-3 Maldon Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 7DW.
Will there be a service in Ireland?
Yes, a Mass will be offered for the repose of Annie’s soul in the Church of the Holy Family, Ballycroy, at a later date.
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