RIP: Warm tributes paid to Offaly woman who was ‘a ray of sunshine every time you met her'
Tributes are being paid to Mona McNamara, a native of Clonard who had strong ties to Edenderry, New York and Florida.
Many mourners remarked on her glamour and style and her positive outlook on life.
Her death notice on RIP.ie read: “Mona McNamara, Late of Ballyboggan, Clonard, Co. Meath, New York and West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.
“Mona passed away suddenly but peacefully at Sancta Maria Nursing Home, Kinnegad. Predeceased by her husband Denis, her brothers Willie, Christy and Terry and her sisters Eilish, Bridget and Jane. She will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her children Caroline and Roger, her adored grandchildren Lauren and her husband Shane, Evan and his partner Aoife, Karl and his partner Tia, Kilian and Tarin, great-grandchildren Joe, Jack and Finley, son-in-law Martin, daughter-in-law Majella, sisters Frances, Stasia and Angela, brother Larry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May Mona Rest in Peace.
“Mona will repose at Larkin's Funeral Home, Edenderry (Eircode R45 VK24) this Sunday from 4pm to 6pm with Rosary at 6pm. Her Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 12 noon in St. Mary's Church, Edenderry followed by burial in St. Mary's cemetery. You can also take part in Mona's Funeral Mass via the webstream link below”.
Many condolences on RIP.ie noted how stylish the late Mona was.
“I was always so in awe of her! I thought she was the most glamorous woman on the planet! She was always kind to me, and I will always remember her,” one wrote.
In tribute, Tracy from Sancta Maria Nursing Home wrote: “Mona I have no words, your passing has sent a wave of shock and disbelief through our home, today the world feels darker without you. Thank you for all the wonderful stories of your life in America, the glamour and style and the positivity you brought to everyone. It was a pleasure to have known you. I know Dennis will have been waiting at the pearly gates for you, Heaven has gained the sparkle we have lost, rest in eternal paradise Mona you will forever be remembered. I’ll meet you someday on the old bog road. Sincere condolences to all Mona’s family and friends”.
Pauric Farrell from Sancta Maria Nursing Home also offered condolences: “I’m so sorry for your loss. She really was a wonderful lady and someone I’ll always remember very fondly. She had such a lovely personality and was always in great form, with a smile on her face and a way of making everyone around her smile and laugh too.
“I’ll really miss our chats together. No matter what we ended up talking about, she always managed to make me laugh and brighten up my day.
“It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to have known her and to have been part of caring for her. She brought so much warmth and happiness to the nursing home and she will be deeply missed by all of us.
“Thinking of you and all the family at this very sad time. May she rest in peace”.
A mourner described her as “a ray of sunshine every time you met her” in condolences. Another condolence message labelled her “a flamboyant burst of energy always”