SADNESS: Mother of former Tipperary TD and Junior Minister Máire Hoctor has passed away

The death has ocurred of Christina (Chrissie) Hoctor, mother of former Fianna Fáil TD and Junior Minister Máire Hoctor.

The late Ms Hoctor, (née Slevin), Melrose, Nenagh and formerly of Pearse Street and Kilregane, Lorrha, was a former sacristan at St Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh.

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, in the loving care of Elaine Flynn and staff at St Conlon's CNU, Nenagh.

Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mick) Hoctor, she is predeceased by her parents John and Mary (née Hogan) and all her brothers and sisters.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, her daughters, Máire, (Ballingarry SR); Margaret, (Wicklow); Michelle, (Dublin); Christine (Ena); her grandchildren, Samuel and Eleanore Bourke; her sons-in-law, John Dalton, Eamon Bourke and Simon More.

Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, Agnes,(Lorrha); Phil (Charleville) and Eileen Butler (Clonmel), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours, friends and the community at St Conlon's.

Reposing at Keller's Funeral Home, Nenagh, (E45XO94) from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, June 28, arriving at 7.30pm for prayers at St Mary of the Rosary Church, Nenagh.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 29, at 11am followed by burial in Lorrha cemetery.