RIP: Tributes paid to Leitrim woman remembered as ‘so beautiful in every way’
Gerty Kenny of Corduff, Aughavas, passed away peacefully at home in her 95th year, with heartfelt tributes paid to her following her passing.
An outpouring of tributes has followed the passing of a Leitrim woman remembered as “a great lady and a true friend.”
Gerty Kenny (née Morrow), of Corduff, Aughavas, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 31, in her 95th year. She is predeceased by her husband Vincent, parents Tom and Rose Anne Morrow, sisters Maria Rose, Julia, Bridget, Evelyn and Monica, brother Dennis, and niece Shelia.
Gerty was the mother of Leitrim TD Martin Kenny and Cllr Róisín Kenny, who will miss her dearly, alongside their siblings Vinny, Tony and Peadar.
She will also be deeply missed by her grandchildren Eoin, Éabha, Claire, Pearse, Tara, Oisín, Luke, Mary Kate, Aaron, Austin, Rhiannon, Rose and Shafik; great-grandchildren Kodie and Esme; nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Tributes have been paid to Gerty on RIP.ie following her passing, with many remembering her warmth and zest for life.
“She was so beautiful in every way and loved life,” one person said. “She had a long happy life which she enjoyed to the end. What a great age to reach,” they continued.
“Gerty was a very lovely lady who brightened up everyone's day in Carrigallen Day Centre, with her love of fun, music, singing and conversation, as well as an interest in everyone that she met. We will all miss her very much,” said another.
Another recalled, “Gerty was a very kind and helpful neighbour to us over a long number of years. When there were no landline phones in most houses she had one due to the business and allowed neighbours to use it when required rather than having to travel to the public kiosk in Carrigallen.”
Funeral Mass will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Aughavas, today, Monday, November 2, at 12pm, followed by burial in St. Mary's Church cemetery, Carrigallen.
Others shared fond memories of Gerty, with one saying, “We loved visiting her when we were on holidays in Leitrim. We always got a lonely welcome and we loved our chats with her.”
“Gerty was a delightful lady who will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her,” said another.