Tributes paid to the beautiful and brave Tess Greene

Tributes have been paid to Tess Greene, a Maghery native, who sadly passed away this week.

Tess had been diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer in 2021 and had shared details of her brave battle online and always illuminated an air of positivity, even in the toughest times.

Her heartbreaking story touched the hearts of many individuals and her legacy will continue to live on. 

Beautiful Tess passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the caring, gentle environment of the Donegal Hospice on Tuesday. 

Tess is survived by her daughter Millie; parents Gerard and Beadie; siblings Gerard, Jenna (Jamesie), Megan and Josey; nieces and nephews Liane, Tommylee, Jack, Jason, Ryan, Aaliyah and Assana, and the extended family.

“The staff and students of the Rosses Community School wish to express our sincerest condolences to Millie, Beedy, Gerard and all of the Greene family on the sad passing of our friend and colleague Tess Greene,” her school posted. 

“Tess’ time at the RCS may have been short but she made a lasting impression on both staff and students alike and we are very grateful for our time with her here.

“Déanaimid comhbhrón ó chroí leis an teaghlach uilig. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Rest in peace Tess.”

Relay for Life, where Tess was a committee member, said they were fortunate to have someone like her as part of their team.

“We were deeply saddened to hear the news that Tess, a past committee member and a beautiful lady had passed away,” they posted. “Tess bravely shared her story at Relay and was a valued committee member. She will be sorely missed. 

“Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad time, in particular, we send our condolences to Tess’ lovely daughter Millie.  May Tess rest in peace, we were lucky to have had her in our Relay family.”

Her remains will repose at her home in Saltpans, Dungloe, on Wednesday with Rosary at 8pm. On Thursday from 11am with Rosary at 9pm. 

The House is private from 10pm until 11am and also on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11am in St Patrick's Church, Meenacross, followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan. The request has been made for family flowers only with donations in lieu to The Pastoral Care Team Rosses Community School Dungloe