Heartbreaking tributes pour for ‘absolute lady’ who had survived brave cancer battle after grandmother hit by lorry
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "sadly missed" grandmother and "loving wife" who tragically died after being hit by a lorry on Thursday.
Maureen Hopkins, nee Darcy, passed away suddenly after being hit by a lorry in the car park at the supermarket in Westport, Co Mayo.
The tragic grandmother from Westport, formerly of Bagnalstown in Carlow was pronounced deceased a short time later after the incident.
Mauren, who was a mum-of-five had fought and won a heroic battle with cancer in recent years.
Maureen is survived by her husband Chris, daughters Eimear, Niamh, Sinéad, Fiona and son Fergal.
She is also sadly remembered by sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sister Ann Eustace, Myshall, Carlow, brother George Darcy, Bagnalstown, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
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She reposed at McGing's Funeral Home, Westport today from 5pm until 7pm.
On Sunday, 9 June, at 11.30a.m, a Requiem Mass will be performed at St Brendan's Church in Kilmeena, followed by a funeral at Myna cemetery.
Her funeral mass can be viewed on churchtv.ie/Kilmeena or listened to on the Kilmeena Radio at 106.3FM.
Since the unfortunate tragedy, many people have paid tribute to Maureen, who came from a well-known and respected family.
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In a tribute, a mourner wrote: "We are deeply shocked today to hear of the tragic death of Maureen. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
"Maureen was a kind, gentle and loving person, and cooked me many beautiful dinners. She will be greatly missed. May she Rest In Peace."
Another person added: "How deeply sorry we are to learn of Maureen's death. We remember our time spent in her company with enormous fondness."
The third person wrote: "Deepest sympathy to Chris and Family on the sudden passing of Maureen. My condolences also to Ann George and their families.
"Maureen was a great friend when we worked together in Connollys. She was an absolute lady. Rest in Peace Maureen.
"You will be missed."
'MIXTURE OF SHOCK AND DISBELIEF'
A tribute posted on Facebook by CLG Muine Bheag Bagenalstown Gaels said: "It is with a mixture of shock and disbelief that our club has learned of the tragic passing of Maureen Hopkins (nee Darcy) sister of our Chairperson George and Ann Eustace (nee Darcy) in a traffic accident in Westport Co.Mayo today.
"Maureen had in recent years fought and won an heroic battle with cancer.
"Having successfully emerged from that to be now taken so suddenly from her Mayo and Bagenalstown Families in such a way is particularly hard to comprehend.
"To George and Ann and and all their families and to her husband Chris and all his family we extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathies.
"There are times and events in life when words are not enough.