Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
Deirdre Doyle
1925 – 2025
Deirdre is survived by her children: Eoin (Shannon), Fionnuala, and Siona (Francis); and her grandchildren, Athena and Carsten. She is also survived by numerous relatives in Ireland; most notably Frank, Roger and Una Lee.
Deirdre is survived by her children: Eoin (Shannon), Fionnuala, and Siona (Francis); and her grandchildren, Athena and Carsten. She is also survived by numerous relatives in Ireland; most notably Frank, Roger and Una Lee.
Deirdre was born December 24th 1925 in Galway, Ireland to Patrick and Winifred (Una) Geraghty. She attended school at the Dominican Convent in Galway, before graduating with a B.Comm and Higher Diploma in Education from Galway University. She taught for four years before helping her father run the Bridge Mills in Galway. Deirdre married James Doyle in 1958 and upon her father’s passing in 1973, they emigrated to Canada, only to return to Ireland and emigrate to Canada a second time in 1977. They settled permanently in Picture Butte in 1981.
Deirdre had an absolute love of nature and painted many of the landscapes she so loved. She was an avid reader and loved travelling to Vancouver Island every summer. She was an active member of the CWL and St. Catherine’s Parish.
A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. CATHERINE’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 762 Crescent Avenue, Picture Butte, AB, on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Iqbal Khurshid celebrating. For those unable to attend, a recording of the Funeral Mass will be available at a later date.
A private Family Interment will be held.
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I remember my aunt Deirdre as a kind and loving person who always had a smile on her face. She is together with her beloved Jim now again and forever.
We were so sorry to see the notice of Deirdre's death in the Irish Times. She was a much loved aunt. I (John) remember meeting her before they emigrated to Canada and we had a very memorable holiday with them (Summer 2000) travelling in our RV and their van from Calgary to Vancouver. John went back to visit them a few years later, before Jim passed. We enjoyed our chats with her on Christmas Eve, to celebrate her birthday, and more recently in May 2025. Her voice was a strong as ever. May She rest in peace. John, Claire and the O'Reilly family in Dublin, Ireland.
Please accept my deepest sympathy to the royal family . Diedra was such a lovely lady. So kind and thoughtful. She will be missed by all who worked with her.
Extending my deepest sympathy to the Doyle family. Diedra was such a lovely person. I got to know her as she was my parents next door neigbour for many years. Also we worked together at Piyami Lodge when she volunteered there. I think of her sweet spirit here genuine kindness and of all the lives she touched.
Condolences to Deidra’s children and family. She was an awesome, sweet lady. I worked for years with your dad Dr Doyle in the Picture Butte Hospital for many years. I loved them both
I am so heartbroken to hear the news of my sweet friend... my deepest sympathy to her family. She was truly loved by her community.
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Deirdre. She was a sweet, cheerful lady and we enjoyed bringing her meals for many years. Both Deirdre and her husband Dr Doyle will be fondly remember by us. We wish you strength and courage for the future without her!