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The late and much-missed Mary Fehilly who tragically passed away on Saturday
The funeral arrangements have been announced for a "gentle, caring and kind" Limerick woman who passed away at University Hospital following a freak collision in county Cork on Saturday.
Dozens upon dozens of tributes have been paid to Mary Fehilly (née Long), of Holy Cross Place, Charleville and late of Clonroosk, Feenagh.
Her funeral arrangements have been announced this Monday.
Reposing in Hawe - O'Keeffe's Funeral Home (P56 YY15), Bakers Road, Charleville, on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm, followed by Prayers and Reception into Holy Cross Church, Charleville.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at midday, after which Mary, whose daughter Maeve is the wife of Clare TD Cathal Crowe, will be laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery, Charleville.
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Mary’s passing is deeply regretted by loving husband George, children Nollaig (O’Connor), Siobhán (Byrne), Pádraig, Maeve (Crowe) and Gearóid; cherished grandchildren Eoghan, Aisling, Keelin, Darragh, Sam, Charlie, Eve, Saoirse, Caoimhe and Josh; siblings Catherine (Moylan), Brid (Lally), Joan (Forrestal), Liam; sons-in-law Liam, James and Cathal; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives including Mary and Martin, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
In her death notice, the family thanked all of the first responders - An Garda Síochána, Charleville Fire Brigade, Helimed, all Good Samaritans who assisted, and the doctors and nurses of Cork University Hospital for their care and kindness shown to Mary and her family.
Dozens upon dozens of tributes have been paid on rip.ie One mourner wrote: "She was a beautiful lady, very gentle, caring and kind. We were all the better for knowing her. Lord rest her gentle soul."
Another condolence read: "I will remember her beautiful smile and her pleasant demeanour. My thoughts are with you all as you try to come to terms with the loss of a very special lady in such tragic circumstances."
May she rest in peace.
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