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Muriel Abbott, Springfield House, Mohill, Co. Leitrim passed away on Saturday
Tributes have poured in following the death of Muriel Abbott, Springfield House, Mohill, Co Leitrim on Saturday December 20, suddenly but peacefully at her home.
One message of condolence read: "Muriel was a lady, a very friendly person and I enjoyed meeting her and having a chat.
Over the years her commitment and dedication to St Mary’s Church, Mohill was remarkable. She was always there to work at & support any occasion in the church and carried it all out with perfection. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her."
Another message read; "Our deepest sympathy to Muriel’s family and her work colleagues in SuperValu on the sad passing of Muriel. I had the pleasure of knowing her a long time, she was so friendly and obliging. SuperValu will never be the same again."
Muriel was beloved youngest daughter of the late John and Rita. Dearly loved sister of Joan (Regan), Vera (Fleming), Aideen (Huston) and brother Ivan.
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Muriel will be missed by her much loved nieces and nephews - Emma, Robin, Rebecca, Jennifer, Richard, Hazel and Louise, her brothers-in-law - Noel, William and Ivan, her adored grandnieces and grandnephews, her cousins, and many friends and work colleagues in SuperValu, Longford.
Muriel will repose in St Mary's Parish Church, Mohill on Monday, December 22 from 5pm to 8pm.
Funeral Service on Tuesday, December 23 at 1pm in St Mary's Church followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery. House private please. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation.
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