RIP: Tributes pour in for ‘kind and gentle’ Leitrim lady following her passing
Heartfelt tributes have been pouring in from the Mohill community and beyond following the passing of Mary (Babs) Higgins of Lough Rynn.
Tributes are being paid following the passing of Leitrim woman Mary (Bab) Higgins of Lough Rynn, Mohill, and formerly of Cattan, Mohill.
Mary passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, at Cavan General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She is fondly remembered as a kind-hearted soul and a joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Paddy and Cissy (Mary), and her brother, Pat Higgins.
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She is deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother, Phil Higgins; sisters, Ann Leddy, Bernadette Bourke, and Veronica Daly; sister-in-law, Edel Higgins; brothers-in-law, Eamon Leddy, Tom Burke, and John Daly; along with her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and neighbours.
Messages of condolence have been pouring in since her passing.
“Mary was a beautiful lady inside and out with a great sense of humour. It was a pleasure to have known her and have the chats and laughs with her. She will be sorely missed,” one message read.
“May Mary receive gracious mercy, a kindly welcome and reward for all her good deeds, peace to her soul,” another read.
The Mass of the Resurrection for Mary was held at St. Mary’s Church, Gortletteragh, on Monday, June 30, followed by burial in Cloone New Cemetery.
“Mary was a kind gentle soul always in good humour. May her gentle soul rest in peace,” read another condolence.