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Keane's 'Boss' Remembered at Funeral Mass
31 Mar
Summary
- Marie Keane passed away peacefully at a hospice surrounded by family.
- Tributes came from football legends like Beckham and Gary Neville.
- The funeral mass was held in Farranree, County Cork, followed by burial.
Marie Keane, mother of former Manchester United captain Roy Keane, was honored with a funeral mass in County Cork on Tuesday morning. She passed away peacefully last Friday at a hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
Roy Keane shared a touching tribute on social media, captioning a photo with his mother, "you'll always be the boss." This sentiment was echoed by many in the football community, with condolences arriving from prominent figures such as Sir David Beckham, Gary Neville, and Robbie Keane.
The funeral service took place at the Church of the Resurrection in Farranree. Following the ceremony, Marie Keane was laid to rest at St Catherine's Cemetery in Kilcully. The family has requested donations to Marymount University Hospice in lieu of flowers.
