RIP: Fond tributes to Leitrim woman who was ‘loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing her’
Mary Lavin (née Gordon) has been remembered in tributes as a dear friend and a wonderful work colleague following her passing in Sligo University Hospital on May 19.
Tributes have been paid following the passing of a Leitrim woman, with condolences describing her as “fun, kind and generous.”
Mary Lavin (née Gordon), of Attirory, Carrick-on-Shannon and formerly Easkey, Co. Sligo, died peacefully surrounded by her family in Sligo University Hospital on May 19.
She is pre-deceased by her parents Willie and Letitia, and her brother Marty. She will be deeply missed and remembered with love by her husband Paddy, son Gordon, daughters Niamh Bohan (Paul) and Éadaoin, grandson Patrick, sister Nellie, nephews Dermot (Noelle) and Declan (Orla), grandnephews Mike, Lee and Daithi, along with her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends.
Messages of condolence shared on RIP.ie have highlighted her character. “Mary was a lovely, friendly, funny and kind hearted lady,” one tribute read. Another former colleague shared: “The first day I started in Longford, I was sitting with Mary - such a lovely, kind, funny woman - many laughs we had - may her gentle soul rest in peace.”
“She was a lovely woman with a big heart who loved her sport. So glad I kept in touch with her down through the years,” another wrote. A further tribute said: “A lovely lady who I used to love to meet for the chat. She loved the bit of banter and especially about Sligo football. Always in good form, smiling away. May she now dine at our lord's table.”
A Mass of Christian burial took place on Friday, May 22 at St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Additional tributes included: “I have fond memories of working with Mary in DSP Longford, she was such a lovely person, always smiling and in good form and a pleasure to work with.”
Another read: “Mary Lavin was one of the nicest ladies I have ever known. Always pleasant, gentle and with a smile. Our community is much the poorer for her passing.”
“I had the pleasure of calling her a dear friend and a wonderful work colleague. She was one of life's true ladies and loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Heaven's gain is certainly our loss,” a further tribute said.