Mayo communities grieve passing of 'special lady' Bridie Bourke

The death of Bridie Bourke (née Munnelly), Newtown, Clogher, Claremorris, and formerly of Milebush, Castlebar, has cast a shadow of sadness and regret.

She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of Mayo Hospice and Dr. Michael Waldron.

Fond tributes are being paid to her on social media.

"I have lovely memories of Bridie working for Campbell’s Catering at Mayo University Hospital, she was always so kind to patients and so happy doing her work," one stated.

"She truly was a special lady and an amazing friend to many," another said.

"Wonderful memories of Bridie’s chats on the corridors of Mayo University Hospital, always smiling and a great listener," a further tribute observed.

She is deeply regretted by her heartbroken family: her husband Tom, daughters Tanya (Pat) and Lorraine (Stevie), and son Edward (Sharon), sons-in-law Pat and Stevie, daughter-in-law Sharon, grandchildren Sadie, Paddy, Grace and Millie, sisters Ann (O’Malley) and Mary (Gallagher), brothers Paddy, Eamon and Stephen Munnelly, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues at Mayo University Hospital and many wonderful friends.

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

Bridie was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Edward, her brother Jimmy, and her nephews Jason, David and Frances Munnelly.

Bridie’s remains will repose at her residence (F12 A4X5) on Wednesday evening from 4 to 7 p.m.

Removal from her home on Thursday morning to Ballintubber Abbey for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.