RIP: Tributes paid to Leitrim woman ‘who always had a kind word for all’
Fond tributes have been paid to Mona Foley of Carrick-on-Shannon, remembered as a friendly, chatty and kind woman following her peaceful passing at home surrounded by family.
Fond memories are being shared following the passing of a popular Leitrim woman described as “a wonderful happy person full of fun and laughs.”
Mona Foley (née Reynolds), of Cuiltyconway, Kilmore, Carrick-on-Shannon, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, May 19.
Mona was predeceased by her parents Charlie and Kathleen, and her six sisters. She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family, including her husband Paddy; sons John and Brendan; daughter Sandra; son-in-law Noel; daughter-in-law Elaine; and her cherished grandsons David, Mark and Daniel.
She is also deeply regretted by her brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Tributes have been pouring in for Mona online on RIP.ie. “I have lovely memories of her when we were in school in Dangan. She was always friendly, chatty and kind anytime I met her over the years,” one tribute read.
“Mona was a wonderful, kind, and beautiful lady who always greeted everyone with the warmest smile and a lovely chat. I am incredibly grateful for the friendship we shared and will miss her deeply,” said another.
“Mona was a friendly, lady, calm and capable, many times I sought her guidance in challenging times and many a laugh we had too,” recalled another.
“She was a charming elegant lady with a beaming smile,” described another.
Funeral Mass for Mona will take place tomorrow, Friday, May 22, at 11am in St Brigid’s Church, Dangan. Cremation will take place afterwards in Lakeland Crematorium, Cavan, at 2pm.
Further tributes read: “A beautiful lady who always had a warm smile and welcome for everyone. Gone but never forgotten.”
“A lovely friendly lady who always had kind word for all,” said another.