RIP: Leitrim community pays tribute to ‘wonderful lady full of kindness and goodness’
Fond memories have been shared on RIP.ie following the passing of Etta (Teresa) Cassidy, of Tiernawanagh, Corlough, Cavan and formerly of Greagh, Corraleehan, who died on May 1.
A community in Leitrim has been paying tribute to a woman following her passing, who has been described as “a wonderful, kind, pleasant lady.”
Etta (Teresa) Cassidy (née McGovern), of Tiernawanagh, Corlough, Cavan and formerly of Greagh, Corraleehan, passed away peacefully at Esker Lodge Nursing Home on Friday, May 1.
Etta was predeceased by her husband Liam, her brother Patsy, and her sisters Maura, Kathleen and Carmel. She will be deeply missed by her family: Noelle, Ann (Frank), Dolores (Michael), Des (Aideen) and Austin; her grandson Liam; her sister Betty; as well as her extended family, carers, neighbours and friends.
Many people shared condolences on RIP.ie following her passing, with messages coming from Corraleehan and beyond. “Fond memories of many years of visiting Etta in her home, always so welcoming, kind and caring. Many a chat took place about the old and the new,” one tribute read.
“She was the most beautiful, kind, generous and welcoming lady that I had the pleasure of knowing and she made my childhood summers in Corlough so special and memorable,” said another.
“She was such a wonderful lady full of kindness and goodness. She left a lasting impression with her unfailing love of people and she could only speak good of everyone,” another read.
Etta reposed at Smith’s Funeral Home in Ballinamore, as well as at her home in Tiernawanagh. Funeral Mass took place on Monday, May 4 at St. Patrick's Church, Corlough, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Further tributes included: “Her death marks the end of an era of her generation in Tirnawanagh and surrounding townlands. Your mother was a great neighbour, a source of great advice and encouragement and a woman of deep faith.”
Another said, “She was a lovely friendly lady and she will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Rest easy now Etta your work is done.”