Mayo mourns death of much-loved Jacqueline Lester

The death of Jacqueline Lester (née O’Connor), Knockatemple, Clogher, Claremorris, and formerly of Tallaght, Dublin and Rowan Drive, Castlebar, is widely regretted in the community.

She died peacefully on Saturday surrounded by her loving family.

An affable and good-natured personality, tributes on social media have described her as 'a beautiful and wonderful' person.

Jacqueline is dearly missed by her loving husband Noel, daughters Deborah (Debbie) and Barbara, sons Martin and David, son-in-law Dermot, daughter-in-law Geraldine, brother Tom (Castlebar) and sister Deirdre (Dublin), her 11 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and all the family circle.

Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

She was predeceased by her parents John and Edith O’Connor (née Smith) and her brothers Joe and Roderick.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Jacqueline will repose at her home in Knockatemple, Clogher, Claremorris on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, on Friday at 10 a.m., followed by removal to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross, Dublin arriving for cremation service at 3.45 p.m.