Mayo grieves passing of 'compassionate' healthcare professional Alicia Kelly

The death has taken place of Alicia Kelly, Spencer Street, Castlebar.

She died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, surrounded by her family.

A much-loved and respected personality, she will be remembered as a compassionate and professional nurse and healthcare manager who was attached to Mayo University Hospital and Mayo County Clinic for many years.

She is deeply regretted by her many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives, former colleagues in the Mayo healthcare services, neighbours and friends, to whom sympathy is tendered.

Alicia was predeceased by her parents Mary and John, brothers Tony, Tommy, PJ and John and sisters Josephine and Anne.

Many warm tributes are being paid to her on social media.

In a tribute, former neighbour Sean Lyons, Tralee, stated: "I remember Alicia calling to our shop in Spencer over the years. She was an elegant and kind lady, with a ready smile."

Another said: "Alicia was a very kind, caring and respected nurse who gave her all for those for whom she cared."

A further tribute stated: "She was a lady with many gifts which she shared generously to all about here, particularly when times were tough and trying.

"Foe years she dedicated her life to the people of Mayo, giving them the best of her life as a dedicated, compassionate and supportive nurse, with a smile and cheerful manner.

"She may have been petite in stature, but she was a powerhouse of goodness, maintaining high standards of professional practice - an inspiration to all those she managed and guided over her working life."

The deceased was a former member of Castlebar Choral Society and the choir of the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

Reposing at her home in Spencer Street today (Sunday) from 5 until 6:30 p.m.

Removal from her home on Monday morning at 12:15 p.m. to The Church of The Holy Rosary for Requiem mass at 1 p.m.

Interment takes place afterwards in the Old Cemetery, Castlebar.