Death in Mayo of former Dáil Éireann secretary Esther Mary Steele

The death has occurred unexpectedly at Mayo University Hospital of Esther Mary Steele (née Boyce), 3 Garryduff Court, Castlebar, and formerly of Crumlin, Dublin.

Daughter of the late John Joseph Boyce and Ann Mary Boyce, she will be sadly missed by her daughter Claire, adored grandchildren Callum and Johnny, siblings Mary, Angela, Edel and John, relatives and friends, to whom deepest sympathy is tendered.

Aged 69, Esther was a nurse in the Royal Airforce in her early life.

She subsequently worked in Dáil Eireann as a secretary to former government Minister Proinsias De Rossa.

She moved to Castlebar over 20 years ago where she made many friends.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

A private funeral and cremation will take place.

The family thank everybody for their consideration and understanding.