'Such a warm welcoming person': Tributes flow for grandmother killed in Donegal collision
Tributes have poured in for the “friendliest and loveliest lady” who was hailed as the “fabric of the village” following her tragic passing
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Tributes have poured in for a ‘warm welcoming’ grandmother who sadly died following a collision in Donegal on Friday.
Patricia McBrearty, who was in her 80s, tragically died after she was struck by a lorry in the village of St Johnston on Friday afternoon, just after 2pm.
The small Donegal village was plunged into sadness following the sudden death of the beloved mother and grandmother, who lived just yards from where the tragedy occurred.
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Patricia will be dearly remembered by her huge circle of friends and many family members, including her loving children and grandchildren, and many more family members.
Tributes have poured in for the “friendliest and loveliest lady” who was hailed as the “fabric of the village” following her tragic passing.
One person said: “My deepest condolences to all the family, Patricia was the friendliest and loveliest lady, and I will miss her sorely and our Friday morning talks in the shop, It was an absolute pleasure knowing you Patricia. Rest easy.”
Another penned: “Patricia was a lovely person, always had time for a chat and such a warm welcoming person, Will be sadly missed”.
A third remembered: “Patricia was always such a warm and friendly person to meet, a lovely neighbour and a central part of the fabric of the village.
“I called Patricia’s house regularly as a young fella selling tickets to whatever it was going at the time. that’s 25 years ago and can still recall being always received so kindly.”
One more said: “Sincerest sympathies to you all on the sudden loss of your dear mother may she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time”.
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