Funeral arrangements confirmed for 'beautiful' mother-of-two following tragic death

The funeral details have been announced for 'beautiful' Kilkenny mother-of-two Fiona Booth whose body was found at the weekend following a missing persons appeal.

The 50-year-old of Huntingdon Lodge, Gowran, County Kilkenny and formerly of Mountmellick, County Laois, died unexpectedly on February 9 - a number of days after she was last seen. 

A missing persons appeal which was issued by gardai last Saturday evening was stood down 24 hours later following the discovery of Ms Booth's body.

Fiona is the beloved wife of Robert Booth, from Coolbanagher, Emo and the cherished Mum of Conor and Emily.

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Fiona will be deeply missed by her heartbroken husband and children, mother Margaret, brother Robert, parents-in-law Patrick and Julia Booth (Coolbanagher, Emo, Portlaoise), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

She was predeceased by her father Anthony Bradford.

In a message on RIP.ie, Fiona's family have thanked all who supported them in recent days. 

"Fiona's family would like to thank in a special way the members of An Garda Síochána, the Civil Defence, Kilkenny Sub Aqua and all others who helped and supported them during the past few days."

Fiona's remains will repose in Johnston's Funeral Home, John's Green, Kilkenny (R95XE00) on Wednesday, February 12 from 5pm to 8pm pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 6.30pm.

Her Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in St Colman's Church, Clara, Kilkenny (R95K290) with Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Fiona's Requiem Mass will be live streamed HERE