Death of 'lovely lady' Chris Barnicle is widely mourned in Mayo
The death has occurred of Christina (Chris) Barnicle (née Horan), Cranmore, Ballintubber.
A widely popular personality, she died peacefully in the Mayo Hospice yesterday surrounded by her loving family.
She was a leading figure in the publication a number of years ago of the award-winning book, 'The history of Ballintubber families down the years'.
It was based on the 1911 census and involved a huge volume of research.
The idea of book was conceived by Chris when the Ballintubber Over 55 Club started to study computers.
A tribute by the Ballintubber Over-55 Club said: "It is with deep sadness we have heard of the passing of our founding member Chris.
"Chris’s dedication and contribution to our club throughout the years was greatly appreciated by all of our members – past and present."
Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy, sister Mary Hefferon and her brother Cathal Horan, she is deeply regretted by her heartbroken family: sons Tony and Ger and daughter Marie (Reddington), grandchildren Mark, Gary, Damien, Leanne, Cleo, Jack, Zoe and Pearse, great grand-daughter Alayah, daughters-in-law Ann and Jean and son-in-law Mick.
She is also sadly missed by her loving sisters Liz (Richardson), Kathleen (Mulroy), Ita(Munnelly), Carmel (Clancy), Mona (Staunton) and Martina (Barrett), brothers Liam and Sean Horan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.
Warm tributes are being paid to her on social media, where she is widely described as 'a lovely lady.'
One stated: "She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed in the community and by her neighbours."
Another said: "Chris was one nice, kind and happy lady."
Remains reposing in Ballintubber Resource Centre on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning in Ballintubber Abbey at 10.30 a.m. with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.