Tributes flood in for 'one in million' Clare woman who sadly passed away

Tributes have been paid to the well-known and loved Meelick woman, Helen Crawford McGrath, who peacefully passed away in University Hospital Limerick, on Monday, January 20. 

Mrs McGrath, who resided in Woodcock Hill, was the beloved wife of Fergus and dearly loved mother to Sam and Erin. 

She will be sadly missed by father Tom, sisters Margaret and Noreen, mother-in-law Maura, brothers-in-law Greg and Damian, sisters-in-law Eithne, Maeve and Sinead, nephews, nieces, extended family and a large circle of friends. 

Many family, friends, and colleagues took to RIP.ie to express their condolences. 

One past colleague from Helen's time at Bon Secours said, "I still can’t believe that Helen has died. She was such a warrior in the face of adversity. She had such a great heart, such an indomitable attitude, and such a wonderful spirit. Her positivity seemed to know no bounds. There never seemed to be a challenge, which was too much for her. Who could forget her roguish smile and hearty laugh."

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A family member commented, "Stuck for words at the tragic passing of my beautiful cousin. Helen was such a Fabulous, happy, witty woman who lit up all our lives. My heart goes out to Fergus, Sam, Erin, Tom, Mags and Noreen and extended family."

While a friend said, "Our deepest condolences to Fergus, Sam, Erin, all Helen's family and friends and everyone who was so privileged to know her. Helen was one in a million and we are so sorry to hear of her passing.
Rest in peace lovely lady, you will be desperately missed by so many."

Pre-deceased by her mother Mary, and father-in-law Tom, Helen reposed at Thompson’s Funeral Home, located on Thomas Street, Limerick, on Thursday, January 23. 

Her funeral will take place tomorrow, January 25, at St John the Baptist Church, Meelick for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by Cremation Service at Shannon Crematorium at 1pm.

Family flowers only are requested, but donations, if desired, are welcome to Breast Cancer Ireland. 

Blood donations to the Blood Transfusion Service would also be very much appreciated.