RIP: Leitrim woman remembered as someone who ‘always had a smile on her face’

Tributes and condolences have been shared following the passing of Gertrude (Gertie) McKeon, who died peacefully at Sligo University Hospital on Saturday, May 9.

Fond memories are being shared following the passing of a Leitrim woman described as “a wonderful person.”

Gertrude (Gertie) McKeon of Pairceanna Na Bhaile, Summerhill, Carrick-on-Shannon, and formerly of The Plains, Boyle, passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital on Tuesday, May 5, surrounded by her loving family.

She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Gertie, and her brother-in-law, Francis Beirne. Gertie will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken sister Mary Beirne (Clogher, Carrick-on-Shannon), brother Padraig (Boyle), nephew Alan, cousins, extended family, neighbours, carers, and a wide circle of friends.

Many condolences have been shared online on RIP.ie in tribute to Gertie. “I had the privilege of knowing Gertie back in our younger days and she was always kind and generous and overall a wonderful person she will be greatly missed by all who knew her,” one tribute read.

“She was an absolute lady and ever so friendly. I had the privilege of taking care of Gertie recently and she was so kind and always looking out for others,” another person wrote.

“Fond memories from our school days in Hollymount and of many chats in Carrick,” another tribute said.

“I had the pleasure of knowing her. Always a smile and a big hello, and you could meet her anywhere on her bicycle,” another described.

Mass of Christian Burial for Gertie took place on Saturday, May 9, in St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

“She was a lovely lady with a heart of gold, that looked after me as a child,” another person recalled.

“Gertie was a lovely person who will be sadly missed,” another tribute said. “Always remember her with a smile on her face and always had a great chat any time we met,” another added.