RIP: Tributes pour in for ‘remarkable’ Leitrim centenarian following passing
Mary Fox passed away on Wednesday at the age of 101
The death has occurred of Mary Fox (née Lee) of Lissinagroagh in Manorhamilton and formerly of Cornaneane, Manorhamilton.
Mary, who is described as a “remarkable” woman, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday at the age of 101.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Bridie and Pat, her husband Packie, brothers Tom, Willie, Lal and Packie, and sisters Bridget and Sarah.
The north Leitrim native was honoured with a commemorative medal from President Catherine Connolly to mark becoming a centurion last year.
Earlier in her life, Mary worked at Manorhamilton's Western Button Company, which operated on Newline from 1937 to 1972.
She will be sadly missed by her sisters Margaret and Rosaleen, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
“She loved life, and she loved people,” read one message of condolence. “She had such a positive attitude and always was in good spirits. Mary loved all the many callers to her house and getting out to the day centre and every local event. She will entertain all in heaven. A long life well lived. “
Mary will be remembered for her long life and the way she lived it. She an active and celebrated member of her community in north Leitrim.
An avid traveller, Mary went twice each week on the Local Link bus. On the special occasion of becoming a centenarian, Mary was presented with a bouquet of flowers by TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim administrator John Carr and bus driver Jason Currid.
“Mary had a heart of gold, and she’ll be truly missed by everyone in here. A void in our hearts will be left, but we will always remember the warmth of her presence around us,” read a statement from Kilgar Day Centre in Manorhamilton.
Another post, from the Ballagh Centre, remembers Mary as a much-loved and active member of their Glenfarne Feel Good Club, whose “warmth, positivity, and gentle spirit brightened every Monday morning in the Rainbow Ballroom.
“Right up until the end, Mary remained engaged with her community.”
Mary will repose at Our Lady's Hospital Chapel in Manorhamilton on Friday evening from 5.30 pm to 7.15 pm, with removal to St. Michael's Church, Glenfarne, arriving at 8 pm.
Her funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, the 16th, at 11 am, followed by burial in Kilmakerril Cemetery.
For those who can’t be at the mass can view it here.