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- Much sadness at Patricia's passing
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Sligo school secretary who has passed away.
Patricia (Trisha) Glynn (nee Higgins) of Beachmount, Strandhill passed away peacefully at home on Monday.
Formerly of Greystones, Co. Wicklow and Achill, Co. Mayo, Patricia was the much-loved secretary of St. Edward’s National School in Sligo.
She was also a very popular member of the community in Strandhill and was a member of the local Warriors Committee.
Patricia was the partner of Enda Horan and cherished mother of Kim and Shane, adored grandmother of Laura, Lexi and Medeina-Meadhbh.
She will also be sadly missed by her brothers; Marty and Rory, sister; Monica and extended family, relatives and friends.
Tributes have been paid on RIP.ie. One person wrote: “Trisha was a very caring and giving person to all the children of St. Edwards N.S. and will always be thought of very fondly. May her gentle soul rest peacefully.
Another wrote: “So sad to hear of Trish’s passing. She was a lovely lady and dedicated to her work at St. Edwards NS. Condolences to Trish’s family and friends. May she rest in peace.”
Another tribute stated: “Rest In Peace Trish. You were the beating heart of our school.”
Tributes have also been paid by the Warriors Committee. A post on its Facebook page read: “It is with the greatest sadness in our hearts that we learn today of the passing of our dearest friend and long term committee member Trisha Higgins.
“Trisha was a stalwart of the committee and a true warrior in every sense of the word.
“She will be deeply missed by all of us as well as her family, neighbours and friends. Ar dheis De go raibh a hannam”
She reposed at her home on Tuesday evening with Removal from her home at 12 p on Wednesday (today) via the beachfront to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for cremation service at approx. 2:45p.m.
Sligo Champion: 04JAN2023
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Warm tributes paid to ‘true warrior’ Trisha
Much-loved Warrior’s Run committee member and school secretary is remembered with great fondness
HER many friends and colleagues in Sligo have been paying tribute to a woman described as “a true warrior”.
Those words are among many beautiful tributes offered this week in memory and appreciation of Trisha Glynn, a dearly loved member of the Warriors Run festival committee in Strandhill and a secretary at St Edward’s National School in Ballytvinan whose many special qualities endeared her to so many people of all ages.
Trisha, who passed away on Monday, was also fondly remembered by many of the staff and pupils at St Edward’s National School in Sligo where she worked as school secretary for more than two decades.
Meanwhile, in a post on the Warriors Run Facebook page, they shared the sad news: “It is with the greatest sadness in our hearts that we learn today of the passing of our dearest friend and long-term committee member Trisha.
“Trisha was a stalwart of the committee and a true warrior in every sense of the word. She will be deeply missed by all of us as well as her family, neighbours, and friends.
Another post, from her friends and colleagues at St Edward’s National School, stated: “We have lost a true legend today, iur lovely Trish has passed away.
“At the beating heart of our school every day for the last 21 years, our wonderful secretary, friend and colleague will be truly, deeply missed.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílís.”
A guard of honour by staff, pupils, and parents, both past and present, was formed on Wednesday at St Edward’s NS in honour of Trisha.
On the St Edward’s NS Facebook page there have been some heartfelt tributes paid to her, one wrote: “Trish was always so friendly, supportive and respectful to everyone she encountered. We have very heavy hearts today on hearing this sad news. We send our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and work colleagues at this sad time. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.”
Another wrote: “RIP Trish...you were an amazing lady and always so helpful in St Edwards, you will always be remembered.”
Another comment alluded to Trisha’s contribution to the school: “So sad. Trish was the backbone of St. Edwards for so many years. A truly lovely lady who always offered a helping hand or kind word to any of us who had the pleasure of working alongside her. Sincere condolences to all her family. Rest easy Trish.”
This comment again reflects the positive impact Trish had on students at St Edward’s: “They broke the mould when they made Trish, she will be forever missed. We have heavy hearts in this house today. “All 3 boys have fond memories of her, she made a huge impact on them.”
Formerly of Greystones, Co. Wicklow and Achill, Co. Mayo, Trisha died peacefully at her home in Beachmount, Strandhill, surrounded by her family. She is the dearly loved partner of Enda Horan, cherished mother of Kim and Shane, adored grandmother of Laura, Lexi and Medeina-Meadhbh. Sadly missed by her loving partner and family; brothers, Marty and Rory; sister, Monica; sisters-In-law, Sheila and Heidi; nephews, Liam, Darragh, Sean, Connor and Marty; niece, Leah; Enda’s children, Stephen, Alison, Paul and Claire and Enda’s grandchildren Alex and Daniel, extended family, relatives and friends.
Sligo Weekender: 5 Jan 2023
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1959 - 2023 (63 years)
