Munster Express Online

There was widespread regret at the demise of Mary Everett (nee Dunne) of Cluain Mhor, Tramore, and formerly of Westown, Tramore, who was a deservedly popular member of a highly esteemed family.

Domiciled in England for many years, Mary achieved every exile’s dream, that of returning home to her native place. She established lasting friendships with consummate ease by virtue of her cheerful, outgoing, and courteous nature. Accordingly, those who were indeed privileged to know Mary now deeply grieve for the void her sad demise leaves and each will have a personal, social anecdote of a very special friend.

The representative concourse of sympathizers attending the removal to Holy Cross Church and the Requiem Mass amply testified to the esteem in which Mary and her family are held throughout the district. In his homily, Fr Pat Hayes said that Christ came in to the world to die for us and that Mary has gone home to our Heavenly Father, where she is now at rest in his peace and glory.

Mary’s daughter described her mother as probably the most courageous person she ever knew. What mattered most to her was family, even to the end. She asked those who sat with her if they were okay and told them to go home if they were tired. All her family were with her at the end and Mary could not understand what all the fuss was about. She carried on as normal even while on chemotherapy. She went to Cork with her sisters, for as we all know she did like her clothes and her make-up. Mary always cared for others; her pleasures were simple, and making her family happy was all that mattered to her. Even though God took Mary from them, they were blessed to have been her children and will ensure that her grandchildren will always know what a kind and beautiful woman she was. Their lives will never be the same without her, but they know that she will always be with them.

Everyone in church that morning knew her as a happy, bubbly person who wouldn’t have wanted them sad, and all present were asked to join in the singing of a final tribute, “Put Your Hand in the Hand of The Lord.” The burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

Deepest sympathy is extended to her bereaved husband Ken, her son Patrick, daughters Josephine and Susan, her brothers, sisters, five grandchildren, extended family, and many friends. May she rest in peace.