Sad news! Tributes paid after much-loved Tipperary nun passes away
Rest in Peace
A much-loved Tipperary nun has passed away this week.
Sister M. Imelda Elizabeth Butler, formerly of Foilnamuck, Dolla, Nenagh passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3 at St Bernard’s Convent, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, UK.
Predeceased by her parents, John & Winifred, her sisters Norah, Kathleen & Sr. Genevieve, and her brothers Eamonn, Brendan, Tomás, Phil & Reuben.
Sr Imelda is deeply mourned by her community, her sister Maureen (Quigley), her brother Jimmy, her nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, and friends.
Sr Imelda was a Paediatric Nurse for many years; some of the carers who attended to her in the past few years remembered her attending to them when they had attended hospital in their childhood.
Sr Imelda loved everyone who came into contact with her and had her gentle welcoming smile for all.
She will be greatly missed by her community, family and friends.
Reposing at Saint Bernard's Convent Chapel, Newcastle under Lyme on Sunday, December 17 at 5pm with family and religious community in attendance.
Requiem Mass will be held at Holy Trinity, Newcastle under Lyme on Monday, December 18 at 10.45am, followed by interment at Newcastle Cemetery.