RIP: Kind tributes pour in for Leitrim woman who ‘left this world way too soon’
Heartfelt condolences have been shared following the death of Leitrim woman Caroline McCormack on Saturday, May 30, with tributes recalling her caring nature.
Many tributes and memories are being shared following the untimely death of a Leitrim woman, remembered by many as a “beautiful” and “fun” person.
Caroline McCormack (née Cox), of Shannon Road, Dromod, passed away at the Mater Hospital on Saturday, May 30, surrounded by her loving family following an illness bravely borne.
Caroline will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family, including her parents TP and Eileen; children Tara and Callum; brother Barry (Edel); sisters Nicola Mc Namara (Ciaran), Emer, and Kathleen O’Reilly (John); grandchildren Aurelia and Bodhi; nieces and nephews Sean, Danny, Aaron, Lauren, Ellianne and TJ; as well as her uncles, aunts, cousins, and the wider circle of family, friends and neighbours who cared deeply for her.
Many condolences have been left on RIP.ie. A nurse by profession, several tributes recalled Caroline’s dedication and compassion in her work.
“A nurse who gave to so many,” one person said. “She was the most caring and kindest nurse RIP beautiful Caroline,” said another.
“Caroline was the most beautiful soul, a fantastic nurse and a great friend, it was a privilege to know her, beautiful not only in appearance, but in the kindness, warmth and love she gave to everyone around her,” shared another.
Others reflected on Caroline’s character and the memories they shared with her.
“I remember Caroline from school in Marian College, always with a smile, and a great love of fun,” one person wrote. “Caroline was a lovely person who was always great to bump into for a chat. May she rest in peace,” said another.
Funeral Mass for Caroline took place on Monday, June 1, at St Mary’s Church in Annaduff, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
“Having met you was the best experience ever...you were full of such fun, and divilment. And you made my days in hospital so much brighter,” shared a friend who met Caroline while they were patients on the same ward.
Another condolence read: “Such sad news lovely young woman left this world way too soon may Caroline rest in peace.”