RIP: 'She would light up a room': Tributes pour in for Clare woman amid her sad passing

Tributes have come flooding in following the sad passing of Dolly McAuley (née Coleman), of Loughash, Newmarket-on-Fergus. 

Mrs McAuley died peacefully in University Hospital Limerick surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 16. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Des and brother Robert.

The much-loved woman will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family; children Tara, Trina, Diane, Caroline, Gemma, Damien and Ronan, sons-in-law Damian, Kieran, Paul, Michael and Maurice, grandchildren Rachel, Olivia, Abi, Sophie, Ella, Sam, Amelia and Darci, sister Catherine, brother Packie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

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Many friends and neighbours took to RIP.ie to express their condolences.

One person said, "Sincere condolences on the sad loss of Dolly. She was a lovely lady with a great sense of humor. May her cherished memories always remain forever. RIP Dolly."

A second commented, "My sincere condolences to all those who loved Dolly so dearly. She was such a lovely lady and I have very fond memories of her when she lived in Shannon before moving to Newmarket-on-Fergus. She was a lovely neighbour. May her gentle soul rest in peace."

While a third stated, "Our deepest sympathy to the McAuley and Coleman families on the death of Dolly. She was such a lovely person, always full of fun and had a kind word for everyone. We will never forget Dolly. She would light up a room. She will be truly missed. May her gentle soul rest in peace."

Dolly reposed in McMahon's funeral home in Newmarket On Fergus on Tuesday, November 18. She will arrive for funeral mass in Our Lady Of The Rosary Church this Wednesday, November 19, at 12pm followed by burial afterwards in Lemenagh Cemetery.

May she rest in peace.