RIP: Tributes pour in for 103-year-old Clare native who had 'a long life well lived'

Tributes have come flooding in for 103-year-old Kathleen Cotter (née Crowe) of Parkduff, Mullagh and formally of Doonbeg, who passed away in the loving care of the staff at Regina House, Kilrush. 

Wife of the late Paddy, Mrs Cotter will be sadly missed by her daughter Mary, son Eddie, son-in-law Frank, daughter-in-law Mary, her grandchildren Edel, Karen, Frank, Padraig, Shane, Diarmuid, Aine and Sinead, great-grandson Sam, grandson-in-law Eoin, nephew, nieces-in-law, neighbours and friends.

Many old friends and acquaintances took to RIP.ie to express their condolences. 

One person said, "Edel, so sorry to hear of the loss of your lovely nana Kathleen. You were blessed to have her with you all to such a great age. Sincere sympathies also to your mum Mary and all your family at this time. Hoping the wondering memories you have of her over the years will bring you comfort in the coming days and weeks. May she rest in peace now reunited with your grandad Paddy."

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While another commented, "Sincere condolences to Mary, Eddie and all the family on the passing of your mother. A long life well lived. May she rest in peace."

A third said, "Thinking of Mary, Eddie and families at this time on the loss of Kathleen. I have the most wonderful memories of visiting Parkduff when we were in Doonbeg. It was a highlight of the holidays. Kathleen always had an apple pie ready for us and a welcoming smile. She listened to all our stories and made Eddie take us out on the tractor upon occasion! Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis." 

Kathleen reposed in Our Lady Assumed into Heaven Church, Doonbeg on Wednesday, April 23, and her Requiem Mass took place today, Thursday, April 24, at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in Clohanes cemetery.