RIP: One of Ireland's oldest people dies
She has twenty grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren and will be remembered as a ‘beautiful lady’
One of Ireland’s oldest people has sadly died this week at the age of 101.
Bridie Shanagher, formerly of Glinsk in Galway but now living in Roscommon, died on October 30 surrounded by her loving family in the care of Park House Nursing Home in Kilcock.
The Glinsk native, who will be missed by her 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, was remembered as a “beautiful lady” with one person saying it was a “pleasure to have known her”.
One family member paid tribute by saying: “Auntie Bridie you were a beautiful loving person and I have great memories of you and Uncle Pak. Always a smile on your face and the kettle in your hand. May you rest in peace, amen . To all the Shanaghers especially my dear cousin and friend PJ, my sincere Sympathy on the loss of your loved Mum and Grandma.”
A close friend added: “Deepest condolences to Ethna and all the Shanagher Family on the passing of their beloved Mam Bridie. It was a pleasure to know Bridie she was such a lovely woman and will always be remembered by all who knew her. Together again with her beloved husband Pake and son Tom. So goodnight Bridie and God bless as you rest in peace Amen.”
While another said: “Very sorry to hear this news. What a lovely lady and a great, long, well lived life. Back together again with Paddy and Tom. Deepest condolences to Mary, PJ, Phil, Teresa, Martin and Ethna on your very sad loss and extended families, neighbours and friends. Rest in Peace, Bridie.”
She will repose at Smyth’s Funeral Home in Roscommon on Tuesday evening from 5-7pm with mass at St Bride’s Church on Wednesday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in Ballintubber Cemetery.
Her RIP.ie notice reads: “Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick (Pake) and son Tom. She will be deeply missed by her children; Mary (Jim, Dunboyne), P.J. (Margot, Kiltoom), Phil (Mullingar), Teresa (Rathmolyon), Martin (Tracey, Foghenamore) and Ethna (Ernie, Ballisodare), her 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and good friends.