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The late Margaret Cowan (née Hughes), Teffia Park, Longford Town, Co Longford
St Mel’s Musical Society, Longford has paid tribute to their late President, Margaret Cowan, who they've described as a lady of elegance and warmth who possessed a beautiful singing voice.
Margaret (née Hughes) of Teffia Park, Longford Town passed to her eternal reward peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 15.
Margaret was predeceased by her beloved husband Tommy, grand-daughter Alison and by her brother John.
She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, daughters Deirdre Forde and Lorraine Fay, son Martin, daughter-in-law Gillian, sons-in-law Freddie (John) and Vincent, brothers Charles and Denis, sisters-in-law Wendy and Tricia, grandchildren Jemma, Amy, Marc, Nicole, David, Dylan, Isabelle, Alex and Maria, great-grandchildren Adam, Alex, Emily, Oisín, Ella and Jack, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
In a tribute, St Mel's Musical Society said it is 'with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Margaret Cowan, President of St Mel’s Musical Society'.
The heartfelt tribute continued, "Margaret was a founding member of the society when it was revived over 45 years ago, and her commitment to St Mel’s has been unwavering ever since.
"Throughout the years, she served as an Executive Committee member, committee member, Honorary Life Member, and, most recently, as our esteemed President.
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